Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney has started the 2024 NFL season on a historic note, recording an interception in each of his first four games. His fourth-consecutive pick came during the Packers’ latest matchup, solidifying his place in both team and league history.
McKinney is the first player in 29 seasons to open the season with four straight games of interceptions. He joins an elite group of just four players since 1970 to achieve this feat, alongside Otis Smith (1995 with the New York Jets), Terry Jackson (1978 with the New York Giants), and Ken Lee (1972 with Buffalo).
In addition, McKinney is only the fourth player since 2000 to record an interception in each of his team’s first four games of a season. He follows in the footsteps of Trevon Diggs (2021 with Dallas), Devin McCourty (2019 with New England), and Brian Russell (2003 with Minnesota).
McKinney’s early-season dominance has not only bolstered Green Bay’s defense but also highlighted his ball-hawking instincts and playmaking ability. As the 2024 season continues, his impressive streak places him in rare company and has fans and analysts alike wondering just how far he can take it.
With a defensive performance that continues to rise, McKinney is proving to be one of the NFL’s most dangerous safeties, providing the Packers with game-changing plays week after week.
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