49ers’ Ward shares secret behind first career two-interception game

GLENDALE, Ariz., — After the 49ers' 45-29 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Charvarius "Mooney" Ward shared the secret to his first career two-interception, pick-six performance. Before Sunday's win, Ward had only registered two interceptions — in Weeks 1 and 7, while leading the league in pass breakups (PBUs). The cornerback had vowed to turn his PBUs into interceptions by working on the JUGS machines, but he might have found an even better method to practice. "This week I caught balls from Sam Darnold," Ward said. "Sam's a quarterback who throws the ball hard. It's different when the quarterback is throwing the balls to you rather than your coach throwing the ball to you. There's a different spin on it. "Caught some balls from Sam Darnold, and will probably do it every week." Ward has had an impressive season leading the league with 22 pass breakups, but Sunday was a breakthrough for the cornerback. "It means everything, man," Ward said after the game. "I had a big smile on my face, probably for the whole first half after the touchdown. I feel like I made a great play. Thank God, first of all. Two picks for the first time in my career, even high school, college and...