His retirement can't come soon enough for opposing quarterbacks.

Nearly two months after opting to return for his 15^th NFL season, Vikings safety Harrison Smith picked his 40^th career interception in the fourth quarter of Sunday against Indianapolis.

It was an iconic moment for "The Hitman" in his 213^th regular-season contest.

Smith jumped in front of a pass with 1:15 left to ice the Vikings 16-10 win over the Colts to move to 6-0. Afterward, the fans at U.S. Bank Stadium chanted "HAR-RY! HAR-RY!"

The interception, which is Smith's first in five matchups against the Colts and his 20^th playing at home, bumped him into a tie with Ed Sharockman for third place in Vikings annals. Only Hall of Famer Paul Krause (53), who also wore No. 22, and Ring of Honor cornerback Bobby Bryant (51) logged more.

Smith's pick also gained him entry into the prestigious 40/20 fraternity. He's the fourth person in history to meet the criteria of 40-plus career interceptions and 20-plus sacks, joining Pro Football Hall of Fame DBs Ronde Barber, Larry Wilson and Charles Woodson.

It's Smith's second time picking off Daniel Jones. He stole one in the end zone at MetLife Stadium during the fourth quarter of Minnesota's Week 1 victory over the Giants in 2024.

Smith is now tied for 78^th on the league's interception chart, and he increased his edge among active players to four ahead of Kevin Byard III, who is on the Patriots in his 11^th year.

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