The one thing Rams safety Quentin Lake wanted to improve this season above all else was ball production. It's safe to say he's done that, leading the league with five pass breakups through three games, according to Pro Football Focus.

It was 3rd-and-7 deep in Philadelphia's own territory, and the Eagles drew up a shot play to jolt their offense out of stagnation. Lake had other plans.

He lined up in the slot but was the flat defender on the play. Quarterback Jalen Hurts' shoulders were tilted high when he started his throwing motion, Lake said, indicating that he was throwing downfield. Lake flipped his hips and took off, his eyes still glued to the backfield. Once Hurts let the ball go, Lake put his head down and sprinted toward the intended target, then whipped his head back around t

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