Rookie cornerback Xavier Watts, the former Notre Dame All-American, delivered a performance for the ages on Monday Night Football, cementing himself as one of the NFL’s rising stars. Facing a Los Angeles Rams team fighting for the number one seed in the NFC, Watts rose to the occasion, making game-changing plays that will be remembered for years.
Watts recorded two jaw-dropping interceptions, including one he nearly returned for a pick six. Both came against veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford in a matchup the Rams desperately needed to win. With these two picks, Watts now boasts five interceptions in his rookie season, an impressive total that underscores his elite instincts and playmaking ability.