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WATCH: Derek Wolfe Executes Tip Drill For Interception

By Zack Kelberman

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (247 SPORTS) - It's been a day of firsts for the Denver Broncos.

The defense forced its first turnover since Week 1. Case Keenum threw his first touchdown since Week 1. Courtland Sutton caught his first NFL TD. DaeSean Hamilton made his first NFL catch.

And Derek Wolfe recorded his first career interception following a deflection by Shane Ray. Take a look below.

Fully healthy following a career-threatening neck injury, Wolfe is having a production year for the Broncos, notching 12 tackles and two pass deflections coming into Week 5. He's been a force in run support and, now, is doing work against the pass.

Denver Broncos v New York Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 07: Head coach Vance Joseph of the Denver Broncos celebrates a fumble with Derek Wolfe #95 of the Denver Broncos against the New York Jets during the first quarter in the game at MetLife Stadium on October 07, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Justin Heiman/Getty Images)

His presence has been a boon for rookie outside linebacker Bradley Chubb.

"He won't be ignored, but I think Von is a proven pass rusher in this league so he's going to get chips and he's going to get the slides from the offensive line early," head coach Vance Joseph said last month. "Hopefully opposite of him, we can win some one-on-ones—not only outside, but inside. We're hoping 'Wolfey' (DE Derek Wolfe) wins some one-on-ones, we're hoping [DE Adam] Gotsis wins some one-on-ones inside. That will make them play fair on third downs and allow Von to get more fair one-on-ones."

PHOTO GALLERY: Jets 34, Broncos 16

Unfortunately for Denver, Wolfe's pick didn't lead to points. The Broncos are down by two scores, 24-10, late in the third quarter of Sunday's game from MetLife Stadium.

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