its an interception
In American football, when a defender catches a forward pass from the offense, it is called an interception.
An incomplete pass. Unless a member of the defense catches it, then it's an interception.
When a defensive player catches a pass
An incomplete pass. Unless a member of the defense catches it, then it's an interception.
An Interception.
It's called an interception.
interception
A lateral pass that hits the ground is a fumble, and if the defense recovers, it is a turnover. If the receiver drops the ball after he catches a lateral pass, it is considered an incompletion.
Interference.
The term for defensive player catching opposing team's pass is an interception.
No. An interception occurs when a player on the defense catches a ball that the quarterback or another player behind the line of scrimage throws. Since the Runingback is on the offense, any catches he makes is considered a reception, not an interception.