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This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/texans as Texans DB Now Tied for NFL Lead in Interceptions. One Houston Texans defender has now risen to the top of the NFL for interceptions through five weeks of action after a standout Week 5 performance vs. the Baltimore Ravens.

Sunday's matchup between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Francisco 49ers brought us more than Bucs wideout Tez Johnson's highlight-reel-worthy, <a href=" 45-yard touchdown and a heroic <a href=" scramble by Baker Mayfield.

Jonathan Taylor and Daniel Jones get the glory for the NFL's highest-scoring offense. But who opens the holes for Taylor and creates time for Jones?

Jayden Daniels still has star power. Bo Nix still has upside. Caleb Williams still has magic. But right now, Drake Maye – with his blend of accuracy, mobility, and maturity – looks every bit the best of the bunch. The class of 2024 promised a generation of quarterbacks. By the looks of it, the kid in Foxborough might just be the one who delivers.

Dean, who can become a free agent after this season, leads the team in interceptions and is tied for fifth in the NFL.