What happened: Safety Amani Hooker has recorded five interceptions through seven games in 2026, bringing his career total to 17 across eight NFL seasons. Three of those turnovers came during his last outing against Joe Burrow, who threw three interceptions against Hooker in their matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Why it matters: The three-interception game accounted for half of Burrow's six interceptions thrown through eight games in 2026. The Bengals hold a 6-2 record with a four-game winning streak despite those turnover miscues.
By the numbers: Hooker has recorded five interceptions and 52 tackles through seven games in 2026, reaching 17 career interceptions across eight seasons. Burrow has completed 219 of 296 passes for 2,386 yards, 23 touchdowns, and six interceptions through eight games in 2026.
What to watch: The Bengals look to maintain ball security and extend their four-game winning streak through the remainder of the 2026 regular season.