Browns' Denzel Ward takes interception 99 yards for TD, jukes Joe Burrow

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Browns cornerback Denzel Ward put Cleveland up early with an impressive interception return for a touchdown on a pass from Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.

Burrow and the Bengals were in the red zone on their first drive of Sunday’s game against the Browns. Burrow was looking for Ja’Marr Chase for a touchdown when Ward stepped in front of the pass and picked it off.

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Cleveland Browns' Denzel Ward (21) celebrates after returning an interception for a touchdown against the Bengals Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Ward would then juke Burrow, who fell, and beat tight end Drew Sample in a foot race to the end zone. The pick resulted in six points and gave Cleveland an early lead.

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Cincinnati would answer on its next drive and tie the game up at 7-7. The game was tied as the first quarter came to an end.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow throws against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Ward is in the middle of his fourth season with the Browns. The interception was his first of the 2021 season. He came into the game against Cincinnati with 24 tackles, two QB hits, a half-sack and three passes defended.

He hasn’t had more than two interceptions in a season since he had three in his rookie year in 2018. He made the Pro Bowl that year but hasn’t been back since.

Cornerback Denzel Ward walks to sideline during a mini camp at the Cleveland Browns' training facility on June 16, 2021, in Berea, Ohio. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

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The Browns’ defense is 13th in points allowed and third in yards allowed.