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Texans' Stingley living up to draft hype, shines on defense

HOUSTON -- The Houston Texans were in quarters coverage when Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson's eyes locked on receiver Courtland Sutton.

Sutton ran a slant-and-go route from the slot and Texans safety Jalen Pitre bit on the slant. Sutton dashed up the seams and was open by roughly 5 yards. Wilson zipped the pass to Sutton, but cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. closed on the space before leaping in front of the pass to secure the acrobatic interception.

The play left Stingley's teammates stunned. Linebacker Christian Harris' said his jaw dropped and said the play was something you would see on the popular NFL video game "Madden.