Interceptions come in bunches, a common phrase Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes has heard this week.
"That's what I was told," said Rhodes with a chuckle.
That's due to Rhodes finally obtaining his first career interception on Sunday against the Bears. He made a nice diving catch on an underthrown pass from Bears quarterback Jay Cutler in the final seconds of the first half.
Rhodes still has the ball in his possession and planned to display it in a special place in his house. It took Rhodes 23 games to snag an interception, and he's had a few missed opportunities this season at forcing turnovers, but the second-year cornerback was relieved that it finally happened.
"With the great quarterbacks we have in the league, it's tough to get that," Rhodes said. "It felt good to get that."
The challenge to grab another interception will be a lot more difficult on Sunday against the Packers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers. While Cutler is second in the NFL with 12 interceptions, Rodgers has thrown just three on 313 attempts. He's having one of the best seasons in his career and has thrown for 656 yards and nine touchdown in his last two games against the Bears and Eagles.
"Aaron Rodgers has always been a great quarterback," Rhodes said. "He always makes good decisions, gets the ball out fast to his receivers and makes great reads. I'm looking forward to a good game, him making great plays and we just got to make great plays too."
