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Some NFL quarterbacks have gotten off to hot starts to the new season. Josh Allen, Matthew Stafford and Dak Prescott have been among the best signal callers to begin 2025, leading their teams with their arms.
However, that can't be said of every starter. A few high-profile names have faced turnover issues through six games, leading to tough records and the threat of being benched in the near future.
The Cleveland Browns' Joe Flacco and the New York Giants' Russell Wilson were already two names who have fell on their respective depth charts, partially due to interceptions — although Flacco's trade to the Cincinnati Bengals gave him a new opportunity. But which quarterbacks could be benched due to rough performances next?
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Here's a look at the NFL's interceptions leaders through Week 6 games.
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Who has the most interceptions this season?
Through the afternoon Sunday slate of Week 6 games, its the Las Vegas Raiders' Geno Smith who owns the most interceptions in the NFL with 10. Smith already led the league in picks entering Week 6, including three total in two separate games, before throwing another interception against the Tennessee Titans.
Two Bengals quarterbacks are also among the league leaders in picks. Jake Browning, Cincinnati's initial replacement for Joe Burrow, ranks second with eight picks, while Flacco, who landed with the Bengals via trade, has six interceptions.
The Miami Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa threw three turnovers in Week 6, pushing his interception total to seven this season. He, the Jacksonville Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence, and the Panthers' Bryce Young all rank among the league leaders in interceptions.
Here's a full look at the most interceptions thrown through Week 6:
| Player | Team | Interceptions |
| Geno Smith | Raiders | 10 |
| Jake Browning | Bengals | 8 |
| Tua Tagovailoa | Dolphins | 7 |
| Joe Flacco | Bengals | 6 |
| Trevor Lawrence | Jaguars | 5 |
| Bryce Young | Panthers | 5 |
Geno Smith
Smith has had a brutal stretch to begin 2025 after joining the Raiders in the offseason. The former Seattle Seahawks starter, always known as a gunslinger, has already put up 10 interceptions in six games after Sunday's win over the Titans.
The Raiders are just 2-4 this season so far, and Smith has totaled seven touchdown passes. Six of Smith's 10 interceptions have come over just two games: Week 2 against the Chargers (3) and Week 4 against the Chicago Bears (3).
Calls for Kenny Pickett, who Las Vegas acquired before the 2025 season, have increased lately. The longer Smith's turnover struggles continue, the likelier Pete Carroll will be to bench him.
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Jake Browning
Browning was thrust into the Bengals' QB1 job after Joe Burrow's early injury, but he didn't find much success in that role.
In just four games, Browning totaled eight picks, including three against the Jaguars in Week 2 and three more against the Lions in Week 5. That led to him being benched when the team acquired Flacco prior to Week 6.
— NFL (@NFL) September 21, 2025Tua Tagovailoa
The Dolphins have started 1-5 this season, partially due to Tagovailoa's struggles. He has had some stronger games, like a three-touchdown performances against the Panthers, but Tagovailoa has also thrown seven picks.
Two of those came in Week 1 against the Colts, then another three came in Week 6 against the Chargers.
DERWIN JAMES CALLS GAME. pic.twitter.com/yvI3mny8u5
— NFL (@NFL) October 12, 2025TERREL BERNARD COMES UP WITH THE CLUTCH INTERCEPTION ON TUA TAGOVAILOA! pic.twitter.com/oBgs6Xv3jI
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) September 19, 2025Joe Flacco
Flacco quickly lost his starting job in Cleveland. He was never likely to make it through 2025 as the Browns' QB1, but it took just four games for Kevin Stefanski to give Dillon Gabriel the ball as his veteran dealt with turnover issues.
Flacco threw six interceptions vs. two touchdown passes over four games, including two turnovers against the Bengals and the Lions. He was then dealt to the Bengals, hoping to turn his season around in an environment where he's needed.
I think this throw from Joe Flacco is the worst interception I’ve ever seen. pic.twitter.com/FZqyiAK9Q5
— Ohio’s Tate (@BarstoolTate) September 28, 2025Trevor Lawrence
Unlike some of the other quarterbacks on the interceptions leaderboard, Lawrence's team has succeeded despite his struggles. Jacksonville is 3-2 through five games, yet Lawrence has a completion percentage hovering around 60 percent and five picks.
Lawrence threw two interceptions against the Bengals in Week 2.
Trevor Lawrence has thrown at least 1 interception in 17 of his last 28 regular-season games, dating back to the 2023 season.pic.twitter.com/Yo9zA9nVMs
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Bryce Young
Young threw 19 interceptions over his first two NFL seasons, and they've started to haunt him again in 2025. He threw two picks in Week 1, then his latest came in a Week 6 win over the Cowboys. Young also had an interception against the Dolphins in Week 5.
🎥 Minkah Fitzpatrick grabs Miami Dolphins' first interception of the season! (@NFL) #PhinsUp https://t.co/1VGRgQYCTL pic.twitter.com/QkBlXaqwZ4
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