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Most interceptions in a season
Night Train Lane, 14 in 1952.
Night Train Lane had 14 interceptions for the Los Angeles Rams in 1952, in 12 games: the NFL record. In 2026, Byron Murphy Jr. leads with 3 through 6 games, on pace for 9.
The 2026 leaders against the record
Player
Now
G
Pace
Byron Murphy Jr.3
6
9
Xavier McKinney3
7
7
Jevon Holland3
7
7
Renardo Green3
7
7
Jordan Battle3
6
9
Hezekiah Masses3
7
7
Jourdan Lewis2
6
6
Foyesade Oluokun2
6
6
A'Shawn Robinson2
7
5
Denzel Ward2
7
5
Pace is the total so far over the team's games played, times 17. The record is 14. Updated every few hours; full leaders on the NFL stat leaders page.
How the record moved
1952
Night Train LaneLos Angeles Rams
141950
Spec SandersNew York Yanks, tied the record
131948
Dan SandiferWashington Redskins
131943
Sammy BaughWashington Redskins
111942
Bulldog TurnerChicago Bears
81941
Art JonesPittsburgh Steelers, tied the record
71941
Marshall GoldbergChicago Cardinals
71940
Kent RyanDetroit Lions, tied the record
61940
Ace ParkerBrooklyn Dodgers, tied the record
61940
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
6Interceptions by a defender, first recorded in 1940. The NFL's record book counts the AFL (1960-69) and, since 2025, the AAFC (1946-49) as well.
Most seasons leading the league
Everson Walls1981, 1982, 19853
Ed Reed2004, 2008, 20103
Tommy Colella1946, 19472
Otto Schnellbacher1948, 19512
Night Train Lane1952, 19542
Jack Christiansen1953, 19572
Milt Davis1957, 19592
Dick Lynch1961, 19632
Johnny Robinson1966, 19702
Emmitt Thomas1969, 19742
Bill Bradley1971, 19722
Ronnie Lott1986, 19912
Every season's leader
Year
Player
INT
G
2025717
Kevin ByardChicago Bears
2024917
Kerby JosephDetroit Lions
2023
917
DaRon BlandDallas Cowboys
2022
617
Riq WoolenSeattle Seahawks
2022
612
Justin SimmonsDenver Broncos
2022
612
C. J. Gardner-JohnsonPhiladelphia Eagles
2022615
Minkah FitzpatrickPittsburgh Steelers
20211116
Trevon DiggsDallas Cowboys
2020
1016
Xavien HowardMiami Dolphins
2019
615
Tre'Davious WhiteBuffalo Bills
2019614
Anthony HarrisMinnesota Vikings
2019
616
Stephon GilmoreNew England Patriots
2018
716
Damontae KazeeAtlanta Falcons
2018712
Xavien HowardMiami Dolphins
2018716
Kyle FullerChicago Bears
2017816
Darius SlayDetroit Lions
2017
816
Kevin ByardTennessee Titans
2016
716
Casey HaywardSan Diego Chargers
2015
816
Marcus PetersKansas City Chiefs
2015816
Reggie NelsonCincinnati Bengals
2014716
Glover QuinDetroit Lions
2013816
Richard ShermanSeattle Seahawks
2012914
Tim JenningsChicago Bears
2011715
Charles WoodsonGreen Bay Packers
2011716
Eric WeddleSan Diego Chargers
2011716
Kyle ArringtonNew England Patriots
2010
810
Ed ReedBaltimore Ravens
2009916
Charles WoodsonGreen Bay Packers
2009
914
Darren SharperNew Orleans Saints
2009916
Asante SamuelPhiladelphia Eagles
2009914
Jairus ByrdBuffalo Bills
2008916
Ed ReedBaltimore Ravens
20071016
Antonio CromartieSan Diego Chargers
20061015
Asante SamuelNew England Patriots
20061016
Champ BaileyDenver Broncos
20051015
Deltha O'NealCincinnati Bengals
2005
1016
Ty LawNew York Jets
2004916
Ed ReedBaltimore Ravens
2003916
Brian RussellMinnesota Vikings
2003916
Tony ParrishSan Francisco 49ers
2002816
Rod WoodsonOakland Raiders
2002816
Brian KellyTampa Bay Buccaneers
20011016
Anthony HenryCleveland Browns
20011016
Ronde BarberTampa Bay Buccaneers
2000916
Darren SharperGreen Bay Packers
1999716
Rod WoodsonBaltimore Ravens
1999714
Troy VincentPhiladelphia Eagles
1999716
Sam MadisonMiami Dolphins
1999715
James HastyKansas City Chiefs
1999716
Donnie AbrahamTampa Bay Buccaneers
1998916
Ty LawNew England Patriots
1997916
Ryan McNeilSt. Louis Rams
1996916
Keith LyleSt. Louis Rams
1996916
Tyrone BraxtonDenver Broncos
1995916
Orlando ThomasMinnesota Vikings
1994916
Aeneas WilliamsArizona Cardinals
1994916
Eric TurnerCleveland Browns
1993916
Eugene RobinsonSeattle Seahawks
1993916
Nate OdomesBuffalo Bills
1992816
Audray McMillianMinnesota Vikings
1992816
Henry JonesBuffalo Bills
1991816
Ronnie LottLos Angeles Raiders
19901016
Mark CarrierChicago Bears
1989916
Felix WrightCleveland Browns
19881016
Scott CaseAtlanta Falcons
1987912
Barry WilburnWashington Redskins
19861014
Ronnie LottSan Francisco 49ers
1985916
Everson WallsDallas Cowboys
19841016
Kenny EasleySeattle Seahawks
1983915
Mark MurphyWashington Redskins
198279
Everson WallsDallas Cowboys
19811116
Everson WallsDallas Cowboys
19801316
Lester HayesOakland Raiders
19791216
Mike ReinfeldtHouston Oilers
19781016
Thom DardenCleveland Browns
1977
1014
Lyle BlackwoodBaltimore Colts
19761014
Monte JacksonLos Angeles Rams
19751114
Mel BlountPittsburgh Steelers
19741214
Emmitt ThomasKansas City Chiefs
1973814
Mike WagnerPittsburgh Steelers
1973814
Dick AndersonMiami Dolphins
1972914
Bill BradleyPhiladelphia Eagles
19711114
Bill BradleyPhiladelphia Eagles
19701014
Johnny RobinsonKansas City Chiefs
1969914
Emmitt ThomasKansas City Chiefs · AFL
19691014
Mel RenfroDallas Cowboys
19681014
Dave GraysonOakland Raiders · AFL
19681014
Willie WilliamsNew York Giants
19671014
Dick WestmorelandMiami Dolphins · AFL
19671014
Tom JanikBuffalo Bills · AFL
19671014
Miller FarrHouston Oilers · AFL
19671014
Dave WhitsellNew Orleans Saints
19671014
Lem BarneyDetroit Lions
19661014
Johnny RobinsonKansas City Chiefs · AFL
19661014
Bobby HuntKansas City Chiefs · AFL
19661014
Larry WilsonSt. Louis Cardinals
1965914
W. K. HicksHouston Oilers · AFL
1965914
Bobby BoydBaltimore Colts
19641214
Dainard PaulsonNew York Jets · AFL
19641214
Paul KrauseWashington Redskins
19631214
Fred GlickHouston Oilers · AFL
1963914
Rosey TaylorChicago Bears
1963914
Dick LynchNew York Giants
19621114
Lee RileyNew York Titans · AFL
1962914
Willie WoodGreen Bay Packers
19611014
Billy AtkinsBuffalo Bills · AFL
1961914
Dick LynchNew York Giants
19601114
Goose GonsoulinDenver Broncos · AFL
19601012
Jerry NortonSt. Louis Cardinals
19601012
Dave BakerSan Francisco 49ers
1959712
Don ShinnickBaltimore Colts
1959712
Dean DerbyPittsburgh Steelers
1959711
Milt DavisBaltimore Colts
19581111
Jimmy PattonNew York Giants
19571012
Milt DavisBaltimore Colts
19571010
Jack ChristiansenDetroit Lions
19571012
Jack ButlerPittsburgh Steelers
19561112
Lindon CrowChicago Cardinals
19551112
Will ShermanLos Angeles Rams
19541012
Night Train LaneChicago Cardinals
19531212
Jack ChristiansenDetroit Lions
19521412
Night Train LaneLos Angeles Rams
19511112
Otto SchnellbacherNew York Giants
19501312
Spec SandersNew York Yanks
1949912
Jim CasonSan Francisco 49ers · AAFC
19491212
Bob NussbaumerChicago Cardinals
19481114
Otto SchnellbacherNew York Yankees · AAFC
19481312
Dan SandiferWashington Redskins
1947614
Bill KellagherChicago Rockets · AAFC
1947613
Len EshmontSan Francisco 49ers · AAFC
1947614
Tommy ColellaCleveland Browns · AAFC
19471010
Frank SenoBoston Yanks
19471010
Frank ReaganNew York Giants
19461014
Tommy ColellaCleveland Browns · AAFC
19461011
Bill DudleyPittsburgh Steelers
1945710
Roy ZimmermanPhiladelphia Eagles
1944910
Howie LivingstonNew York Giants
19431110
Sammy BaughWashington Redskins
1942811
Bulldog TurnerChicago Bears
1941711
Art JonesPittsburgh Steelers
1941711
Marshall GoldbergChicago Cardinals
1940610
Kent RyanDetroit Lions
1940611
Ace ParkerBrooklyn Dodgers
1940611
Don HutsonGreen Bay Packers
Team names as they were that season. G is games played. Seasons ran 17 games from 2021, 16 from 1978 and 14 from 1961, fewer before, so older totals came in fewer games.
League leaders by team
Seasons a player of the franchise led the league, including its years under another name or in another city.
Questions
What is the NFL record for interceptions in a season?
14, by Night Train Lane of the Los Angeles Rams in 1952. It broke Dan Sandifer's 13 from 1948.
Who leads the NFL in interceptions in 2026?
Byron Murphy Jr. of the Minnesota Vikings, with 3 in 6 games. That is a pace of 9 over 17 games, 6 short of the record.
Who led the NFL in interceptions in 2025?
Kevin Byard of the Chicago Bears, with 7.
Who has led the NFL in interceptions the most times?
Everson Walls, 3 times (1981, 1982 and 1985).
Which team has had the most interceptions leaders?
The Detroit Lions, 7 seasons, counted by franchise today.