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Sick picks for Week 9: Tip drills rule the day around NFL

Published Nov. 2, 2014 6:07 p.m. ET

Sid Saraf

Last week was all about the impressive catches.

The tides turned in Week 9, however, as there were several impressive defensive plays throughout the NFL. So, let's take a look at some of the plays that turned heads.

1. Bruce Irvin

The Seahawks linebacker came up big against the Oakland Raiders, as he tipped a Derek Carr pass, stayed with the play and brought down the interception. He then managed to keep his feet and ran it all the way to the end zone for the touchdown:

What a display of athleticism.

2. Joe Haden

Here we go with the tip drill! The Browns cornerback got his hands on this Mike Glennon pass and knocked it to teammate Donte Whitner, who brought it down for the interception.

That's teamwork.

3. Clinton McDonald

It's not often that a defensive tackle gets an interception, but here are thanks to -- yet again -- another tip-drill interception:

Fat guy interception!

4. Antoine Bethea

The 49ers defender gets some serious air against the Rams in the first half:

5. Richard Sherman

There he is! Sherman came down with his first interception of 2014 by showing off some amazing body control.

Sherman must have been relieved to end his interception-less streak.

6. J.T. Thomas III

The Jaguars linebacker got the benefit of a truly poor throw by Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton:

It doesn't matter, though. Still a solid play by Thomas.

7. Brandon Browner

The Patriots cornerback is making his presence felt in his first season in New England. On Sunday, he was able to get the ball after it bounced off Wes Welker's hands: