Former Illini Kerby Joseph Scores Pick-Six vs. Green Bay

With the Detroit Lions leading 10-3 against the Green Bay Packers with less than a minute remaining before halftime in their Sunday afternoon game, the visiting Lions were hoping to make one more stop after defeating the Packers just one field in the had held in the first half. goal at Lambeau Field.

Just as he has been all season with the NFC North-leading Lions, defenseman Kerby Joseph was right on time.

On second-and-2 at the Packers ’38, Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love was forced back by a Detroit blitz. Looking to avoid a sack, Love hoped running back Josh Jacobs could turn a short downfield completion into a solid gain. Love aimed and fired, but didn’t connect.

That’s because Joseph, a former Illini, was already in the backfield, having jumped from his safe spot to intercept and drag him untouched the other way for a score.

With a pick-6 on his sixth pick of the season – yes, you see what we did there – Joseph is now tied for the NFL lead in interceptions.

In a game to determine the division leader, Joseph broke the game open, extending the Lions’ lead to 17-3, which they took into the break.

Love started the match as doubtful due to a groin injury and, despite appearing to limp in the first half, is expected to return to action in the second half.

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