NFL·RECAP·September 13, 2026 03:30 PM ET

Josiah Trotter intercepts Joe Burrow in NFL debut

The rookie returned it for a touchdown.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 131 min read

Rookie Josiah Trotter picks off Joe Burrow in his NFL debut 💪 (via @NFL) https://t.co/R7kU8mboNx Via @ESPNNFL on X

What happened: Trotter also recorded his first NFL sack in the opener.

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Why it matters: The touchdown narrowed the deficit to 27-20 in the third quarter, putting a comeback within one possession.

By the numbers: Trotter entered the league as the No.

What to watch: The closing stages will determine whether Trotter's scoring return helps produce a debut win.

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