16, 2024, 2:15 PM ET
We compile the most representative quotes, at the end of the six games of the first round of the postseason
With the Wild Card Round In the rearview mirror, only eight teams remain in the race for the Super Bowl LVIII.
Los Tampa Bay Buccaneers They wrapped up first-round playoff action Monday night by eliminating the defending NBA champions. NFC, Philadelphia Eagleswith a decisive 32-9 victory that included preventing the Eagles They will score in the second half.
The pin of Tampa Bay He offered his opinion regarding his health, and his words lead the best quotes around the world. NFL This week.
Injuries did not stop Baker Mayfield from leading Tampa Bay to victory over Philadelphia in the Divisional Round. Julio Aguilar/Getty Images
Baker Mayfield, quarterback, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Despite dealing with rib and ankle injuries, Mayfield completed 22 of 36 passes for 337 yards and three touchdowns. According to Mayfield, the victory helped ease his discomfort.
“A win heals a lot.”
With their 48-32 Wild Card Round loss to the Packers on Sunday, the Cowboys became the first second seed to fall in the Divisional Round since seeding began in 1975.
Prescott went 41 of 60 for 403 yards with three touchdowns, but he also threw two interceptions that Green Bay converted into 14 points.
He didn’t mince words about what he thought of his playoff performance.
“I sucked tonight.”
Alexander’s first-quarter interception on a Prescott pass set up an Aaron Jones touchdown that extended Green Bay’s lead to 14-0.
That interception earned Prescott a spot on Alexander’s personal list of favorite quarterbacks.
“There are some quarterbacks that have thrown multiple interceptions to me in my career, and now Dak is one of them. So, he’s among my top quarterbacks.”
Andy Reid’s frozen mustache caught curious eyes at Arrowhead Stadium. David Eulitt/Getty Images
With a kickoff temperature of -4 °F, and a wind factor of -27, Kansas City’s victory over the Miami Dolphins ranked as the fourth coldest game in NFL history. The frigid temperature helped to produce many interesting images, including one of frozen facial hair.
“I need to thaw my mustache.”
The Steelers lost their fifth straight playoff game thanks to a score of 31-17 to the Buffalo Bills on Monday. Buffalo opened the game with three consecutive touchdown drives before Pittsburgh closed to a 24-17 lead.
Pickens, who was the team’s most targeted wide receiver with 11 targeted passes, expressed his frustration with the officials after the game. The Bills were penalized twice for 24 yards, while the Steelers were flagged six times for 50 yards.
“You can’t face the Bills and the refs.”
The Lions’ victory over the Rams this Sunday ended the longest postseason win drought in NFL history at nine games.
Quarterback Jared Goff went 22 of 27 for 277 yards, and received the game ball, along with praise from his head coach for his role in Detroit’s first playoff win in 32 years.
“You’re good enough for f— Detroit, Jared Goff.”
Stafford spent 12 seasons in Detroit before being traded to the Rams in 2021. Despite his long history with the city, he was greeted with boos from fans in his first game back at Ford Field. At the end of the game, the veteran quarterback offered a short answer when asked how he felt about the city of Detroit.
“I’m happy for the players.”
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