{
  "id": 10265656,
  "title": "Chargers’ Genesis Smith grabs interception of the year candidate against Josh Allen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/chargers-genesis-smith-grabs-interception-of-the-year-candidate-10265656",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-27T18:09:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1130160/chargers-genesis-smith-interception-josh-allen-video-bills"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the opening half of Week 3's NFL action in Orchard Park, New York, the Los Angeles Chargers and Buffalo Bills found themselves in an intriguing situation. The Chargers were trailing 10-3 against the Bills, who were 0-2 in the season at the time. Quarterback Josh Allen had already thrown two interceptions in this early portion of the game, one of which could very well be the interception of the year.\n\nAs the Bills faced a 2nd-and-6 in their own territory, Allen attempted a post route to receiver D.J. Moore. However, the pass ended up directly in the hands of Chargers cornerback Genesis Smith. Smith managed to secure the interception as he rolled over and hit the turf, leaving spectators in awe of his remarkable play - Genesis Smith with a crazy INT! His second of the day!\n\nThe replay angle provided a glimpse into just how improbable this interception was. The ball ended up in Smith's stomach as he lay on the ground, making it seem almost impossible that he managed to hold onto it. The sight left everyone wondering HOW DID THAT STAY OFF THE GROUND!?\n\nThis interception marked the beginning of a day filled with turnovers for the Chargers. Their first interception of the day came earlier, when Genesis Smith intercepted a pass thrown by Josh Allen. This was the Chargers' third takeaway of the first quarter, as James Cook fumbled on the first play from scrimmage. The Bills found themselves in an unfavorable position, CHARGERS HAVE THE FOOTBALL AFTER THE BILLS FUMBLE 📺: FOX/FOX One.",
  "summary": "One of the more bizarre developments in the early window of Week 3 of the 2026 NFL season is unfolding in Orchard Park, New York. The 2-0 Buffalo Bills currently trail the 0-2 Los Angeles Chargers 10-3 in the early going, and quarterback Josh Allen has thrown a pair of interceptions in the first half. […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Genesis Smith intercepts Josh Allen's pass in Week 3 NFL game",
    "Interception considered candidate for interception of the year",
    "Chargers gain three turnovers in the first quarter"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Chargers’ Genesis Smith grabs interception of the year candidate against Josh Allen",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/chargers-genesis-smith-grabs-interception-of-the-year-candidate",
        "published": "2026-09-27T18:09:58.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}