How to Use pick-six in a Sentence

pick-six

noun
  • Jaylon Brown gained 188 yards and scored three TDs, one on a pick-six.
    — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2023
  • Penn State opened the scoring on a pick-six with about six minutes to go in the first quarter.
    — Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The only points surrendered came on a pick-six in the first quarter.
    — Chloe Peterson, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Aug. 2023
  • With splashy plays like a pick-six during USC’s first fall scrimmage, Branch is proving to be worth the wait.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2023
  • The next drive, Maiava threw another pick-six in the end zone.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
  • The Eagles started the game with a huge pick-six, setting the tone for the remainder of the divisional matchup.
    — Valentina Martinez, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
  • And the Packers defense sacked Bears quarterback Justin Fields four times, forced a fumble and had a pick-six.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2023
  • But if this is the end for Holland in Miami, another pick-six would be quite a way to go out.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Tying a record The Utes now have a pick-six in 20 consecutive seasons.
    — Eric Walden, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Sep. 2023
  • Walley had his first career pick-six against Maryland last week.
    — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 1 Nov. 2024
  • He was replaced as the starter by Ethan Garbers after a string of three consecutive games with a pick-six.
    — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2023
  • The pressure also forced him into three turnovers, including a pick-six.
    — Jeff Fedotin, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Gardena’s only points came from a Chase Johnson pick-six.
    — Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
  • Eager to bounce back from the first meeting against the Jets, in which Rodgers had his way, the Miami secondary gets him for a pick-six — or something else happens to get me the money here.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
  • However, after allowing another field goal, Drew Lock threw a pick-six on the first play of his next drive.
    — Ryan Morik, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2024
  • There was the back-to-back interception game against Rutgers in 2022 when Barrett took his second interception to the house for a pick-six.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2024
  • The defense also looks much improved, getting a pick-six from linebacker Quay Walker to seal the victory.
    — C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The Lions had four interceptions, including a 42-yard pick-six by senior Gwynn Marks for the game’s final score in the fourth quarter.
    — Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Come for the highlights, stay for what appeared to be a game-sealing pick-six that included two laterals, but was called back due to a penalty (still fun though!).
    — Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024
  • Safety Joshua Hong returned an interception 29 yards for a pick-six.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The former top 10 pick’s season was highlighted by his game-sealing pick-six in a late season win at Washington.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2024
  • The Sea Kings have reached their first final behind sophomore quarterback Ryan Rakowski and a defense that has produced two pick-six touchdowns the last two weeks.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • French intercepted Wingate on the first play of the very next possession and would’ve had a second straight pick-six for Service but his return was called back because of a block-in-the-back penalty.
    — Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Two interceptions led directly to 14 points, including a pick-six to go up three scores.
    — Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Ironically on Saline’s first drive of the game, Carr, nearly had his first throw get nabbed by a Brighton defender eyeing a potential pick-six.
    — Brad Emons, Detroit Free Press, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Sophomore Nico Quintanilla had a 67-yard pick-six and 75-yard touchdown reception.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2023
  • Justin Herbert, meanwhile, threw for 242 yards with one score and a whopping four interceptions — including a pick-six.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2025
  • But Cleveland also spotted the Steelers six points with a pick-six on its opening possession that bounced off tight end Harrison Bryant’s hands.
    — Jimmy Watkins, cleveland, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Purdy’s second pass, intended for Aiyuk, went directly to Savage, who had a 64-yard pick-six in the previous week’s win over Dallas.
    — Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2024
  • Minshew threw two interceptions, including an ugly 100-yard pick-six into the hands of Patrick Surtain II.
    — Vincent Frank, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024

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