Some quarterbacks can toss a pick and shake it off like it never happened. Others, however, act like the world just ended and someone stole their dog in the process.
Whether it’s the dramatic sideline meltdowns, the icy glares at receivers, or the postgame press conferences full of sighs and shoulder shrugs, these quarterbacks took interceptions way too personally. Here are 15 signal-callers who acted like every pick was the end of the world.
15. Jay Cutler
Jay Cutler had a face that screamed “don’t talk to me” even before the interception. Once the ball was in the other team’s hands, that scowl somehow got even deeper.
14. Cam Newton
Cam Newton’s body language after a pick was its own form of theater. The slumped shoulders and helmet yanks told you exactly how much he hated turning the ball over.
13. Aaron Rodgers
Rodgers doesn’t throw many picks, but when he does, it’s everyone else’s fault. The eye rolls and “what are you doing?” expressions come out fast and furious.
12. Philip Rivers
Rivers didn’t just take interceptions personally; he made it a whole performance. The hand gestures, yelling, and talking to himself were all part of the post-pick package.
11. Ryan Leaf
When Ryan Leaf threw a pick, it often turned into a full-blown tantrum. The man made meltdowns part of his brand.
10. Baker Mayfield
Baker has always worn his emotions on his sleeve, especially after a turnover. Every interception looked like a personal betrayal by the football gods.
9. Jameis Winston
No one reacted to a pick with more disbelief than Jameis. His “how did that happen?” look was basically a meme waiting to happen.
8. Matt Ryan
Matt Ryan’s post-pick face was somewhere between confusion and a mild existential crisis. He often looked like he needed a hug and a very long nap.
7. Jim McMahon
Jim McMahon wasn’t shy about voicing his frustration after an interception. He didn’t just throw the ball; he threw shade at whoever he thought messed up.
6. Sam Darnold
Remember the “seeing ghosts” moment? That about sums up how rattled Darnold could get after a pick, like the field was suddenly haunted.
5. Eli Manning
Eli’s interception reactions were legendary in their pouty simplicity. The Manning face got even more exaggerated when things went south.
4. Carson Wentz
Wentz would try to shake it off, but you could see the storm brewing behind his eyes. Every interception looked like it aged him three years.
3. Ben Roethlisberger
Ben had a flair for the dramatic post-pick head shake. He always looked shocked that someone dared to intercept his pass.
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2. Zach Wilson
Wilson’s reactions were a mix of confusion and quiet panic. It often looked like he wanted to leave the stadium immediately after a bad throw.
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1. Tom Brady
Brady doesn’t just hate interceptions, he seems personally offended by them. Sideline tablet abuse and furious rants? Just another day at the office when he’s picked off.
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