{
  "id": 19288821,
  "title": "Broncos’ special teams ace was a defensive hero with ‘amazing play’ vs. Panthers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/broncos-special-teams-ace-was-a-defensive-hero-with-amazing-play-vs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-10T05:19:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/broncos-special-teams-ace-defensive-051910451.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Denver Broncos safety Devon Key didn't usually play much, as he primarily focused on special teams duties. However, after injuries to key defensive players, Key found himself called upon to fill in at safety. His breakout moment came during a crucial goal line sequence in the third quarter. Key made an incredible interception, snagging the ball nearly off the ground. This crucial play led to a challenge by coach Sean Payton, which overturned the previous call of an incomplete pass, turning the tide of the game in Denver's favor.\n\nPost-game, Key reflected on his remarkable play, admitting he wasn't entirely sure he had actually caught the ball. He exclaimed, \"I can't even tell you, it just was right there; I'm like — hold on, did I really catch that?\" His teammates noted his astonishment, with one telling him, \"Yo, I caught that!\"\n\nQuarterback Bo Nix acknowledged the significance of Key's interception, stating it was a \"huge turnover in the game\" and a \"big point swing\" that shifted momentum in Denver's favor. The play was even identified as the single-largest win probability swing of the entire game, according to NextGen Stats.\n\nFollowing the game, Payton honored Key with a game ball, praising him for his \"amazing play\" and first-ever NFL interception. Key's performance has bolstered Denver's 7-2 start to the season, and it's likely he'll return to his special teams position once the bye week concludes, with the hope that injured players Talanoa Hufanga and Brandon Jones will recover in time to return by Week 10.",
  "summary": "Devon Key played the part of the hero in Sunday's win vs. Carolina with his timely interception.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}