Derek Stingley Predicts Texans’ Interceptions Will Skyrocket—Could They Shatter Records This Season?

The Texans added safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson in the offseason and have cornerback Kamari Lassiter, nickelback Jalen Pitre and safety Calen Pitre returning.

“Going based off of last year, plus the guys we got now, we should lead in interceptions probably by at least about 10 to 15,” Stingley told DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN. “I mean, we know we can get the ball. We just got to keep going to get the ball.”He will try to do more than he did last season when he earned All-Pro honors for the first time. It earned him a three-year, million extension in the offseason.It’s not likely, but Stingley is dreaming big.But can they reach the 30-interception mark, which is at least would it would take to lead the NFL by a wide margin? The 2011 Packers had 31 interceptions, which was the last time that’s been accomplished. “Going into Year 4, it’s really just staying healthy and stacking,” Stingley said. “There’s more to do that was already done.”

Stingley expects the Texans to lead the league this season.The Texans were second in the NFL with 19 interceptions last season, including five by cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. Last season, the Texans snagged 19 interceptions, a solid number that put them just shy of the league’s top spot. Derek Stingley Jr., with five picks under his belt, wasn’t just watching from the sidelines—he’s convinced this year they’ll dominate that stat even more. “With the crew we’ve assembled and our momentum, I’m thinking we’ll top interceptions by at least 10 to 15,” Stingley shared with DJ Bien-Aime from ESPN, brimming with that confident fire only a true competitor possesses. The offseason brought in safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson and saw key players like Kamari Lassiter and the Pitre brothers returning—ingredients for what could be a defensive feast. Sure, hitting that elusive 30-interception threshold, a feat last seen from the 2011 Packers with 31, feels like a moonshot. But hey, Stingley’s dreaming big, ready to build on his All-Pro breakout and that million extension with health and hustle as his guiding stars. This story? It’s one about chasing greatness, one catch at a time. LEARN MORE