Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Joe Schobert picked off an ugly desperation throw by Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and returned it to the end zone for a 43-yard score.

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The first play out of the break for the Vikings, the interception was Cousins' first interception since Nov. 16 against the Chicago Bears. Despite a subpar performance to begin the season — capped by a game against Indianapolis in which he threw three picks — the veteran QB has rebounded of late, leading the Vikings back into playoff contention. Cousins played hero last weekend against the Carolina Panthers with a comeback victory.

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This ill-advised throw off his back foot, however, was certainly not pretty.

As for Schobert, the interception was not only the first of the year by the linebacker, but his first touchdown in his career. Signed by the club in April to a five-year, $53.75 million deal, Schobert has thus far been unable to significantly improve the Jaguars' defense, as the unit entered the day ranked 31st in yards allowed.

Following the interception and touchdown, Cousins and the Vikings rebounded to complete two scoring drives to take their first lead of the afternoon heading into the fourth quarter. Minnesota holds a 19-16 lead after trailing 16-6.