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NFL World Loved Michael Pierce's Awkward QB Slide Attempt After Game-Sealing Interception

The Ravens 355-pound defensive tackle hauled in an unexpected interception on Saturday.

Mike McDaniel

Michael Pierce hauled in an interception with just over two minutes remaining in the Ravens' 31–10 win over Cleveland.
Michael Pierce hauled in an interception with just over two minutes remaining in the Ravens' 31–10 win over Cleveland. / ESPN
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Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce officially sealed the game (and AFC North title) for the franchise on Saturday night with a game-clinching interception of Cleveland Browns quarterback Bailey Zappe.

That's right—Pierce, a 6'2", 355-pound tackle—dropped into coverage late in the fourth quarter of the Ragens' 35–10 win and stepped in front of Zappe's pass. From there, Pierce attempted a modified QB slide to give himself up, before heading to the sideline to a swarm of celebrating teammates. As expected, it is Pierce's first career interception in his ninth year in the NFL.

NFL fans, as expected, went just about as crazy on social media as Pierce's teammates did after he made the interception. Here are some of the best reactions from the game-sealing interception by the big man.

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Mike McDaniel is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where he has worked since January 2022. His work has been featured at InsideTheACC.com, SB Nation, FanSided and more. McDaniel hosts the Hokie Hangover Podcast, covering Virginia Tech athletics, as well as Basketball Conference: The ACC Football Podcast. Outside of work, he is a husband and father, and an avid golfer.

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