In [[football]], an interception is the act of a player for the [[defense]] catching a ball thrown by the [[quarterback]]. An interception changes [[possession]] and allows the defense to hang out on the [[sideline]] for a bit. | In [[football]], an interception is the act of a player for the [[defense]] catching a ball thrown by the [[quarterback]]. An interception changes [[possession]] and allows the defense to hang out on the [[sideline]] for a bit. |