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Supported by the NFL’s record books as a contributor to the No. 2-ranked red zone defense, Elijah Molden and the Chargers decided that on Nov. 3, 2024, merely holding Cleveland to a field goal try wasn’t dominant enough. Elevating his team’s already-elite play to a higher level, Molden — in perfect cohesion with his teammate’s zone defense in the back corner — positioned himself to recover a deflected ball, capturing his season’s third interception. Molden’s high-alert play, among many others, helped Los Angeles sustain its status as the league’s stingiest defense in terms of PPG allowed. A star in the 27-10 win over the Browns, the fourth-year cornerback contributed six tackles, one interception, a 13.1 quarterback passer rating when targeted (on seven attempts), and just 25 yards allowed.