What happened: Mike Jackson also set goals of 10 pass breakups, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and fewer than two touchdowns allowed. He outlined the targets during Carolina's broadcast against Houston.
Why it matters: The benchmarks span takeaways, scoring returns and touchdown prevention. They provide a season-long test for Jackson.
By the numbers: Half of Jackson's targeted interceptions would be returned for touchdowns.
What to watch: His 2026 totals can now be measured against each benchmark.