Deion Sanders

Cross-checked Sanders's Hall of Fame record, championship histories, return and interception records, and verified archive appearances. The selections span both Super Bowl teams, the NFC title that changed the 1990s rivalry, his immediate two-interception comeback with Baltimore, and an Atlanta game that captures his takeaways before his title years.

1. #1. Sanders intercepted Stan Humphries in Super Bowl XXIX and erased his side of the field, completing a Defensive Player of the Year season with a championship. Pro Football Hall of Fame: Deion Sanders
2. #2. Sanders intercepted Troy Aikman as San Francisco finally defeated Dallas in the NFC Championship Game, the rivalry result his arrival was designed to change. Pro Football Hall of Fame: Deion Sanders
3. #3. Sanders played both cornerback and wide receiver in Super Bowl XXX, catching a 47-yard pass as Dallas secured his second title in consecutive seasons. Pro Football Hall of Fame: Deion Sanders
4. #4. After three years away from football, Sanders intercepted two passes and returned one for a touchdown in Baltimore's 20–6 victory over Buffalo. Pro Football Hall of Fame: Deion Sanders
5. #5. Sanders intercepted two passes and returned them 41 yards against the Rams, representing the ball-hawking Atlanta prime that preceded his championship moves. Pro Football Hall of Fame: Deion Sanders

Reviewed through 2026-08-11