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Broncos OLB Jonathon Cooper sneered a bit at Jaxson Dart on Thursday, and by Friday, Giants players had responded with some choice GIFs. By Saturday, this was a full-on online war.
That play was made by Broncos inside linebacker Justin Strnad, who intercepted Giants QB Jaxson Dart with under five minutes remaining, trailing 26-16. His pick was converted into a Nix TD pass just four plays and 56 seconds later.
Denver Broncos linebacker Dre Greenlaw has been suspended without pay for one game for unsportsmanlike conduct following Sunday’s game, according to ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Denver Broncos' unheralded defender made the play of the game in Week 7 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Inside linebacker Justin Strnad picks off quarterback Jaxson Dart to record a crucial interception in the fourth quarter against the Giants.
At this point, there was little more than a shrug. When Justin Strnad learned in September that the Broncos were placing Dre Greenlaw on injured reserve, there was no flinch. There was no need.
Since the Broncos parted ways with Sam Ehlinger, there were only five game-day inactives: JT Gray, Jaleel McLaughlin, Jonah Elliss, Jordan Jackson, and Sai’vion Jones. Only three of five offensive linemen and Bo Nix played every offensive snap.
Strnad recorded five total tackles (two solo) and an interception in Sunday's 33-32 win over the Giants. Strnad played a season-low 54 percent of the team's defensive snaps, but he had a major impact on the game,
Take a look as inside linebacker Justin Strnad talks through his game-changing interception of Jaxson Dart against the New York Giants.
Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad jumps up to intercept New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart. Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tez Johnson takes a screen pass for a 22-yard highlight-reel touchdown from quarterback Baker Mayfield. Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. forces a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown.