Justin Jefferson rose to the occasion and more from our NFL quotes of the week.
“It felt like it was unreal. Like a movie. The big games, the big moments, when people are looking for you to make a play, that’s what I like the most.”
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson, on his unreal catch during the team’s 33-30 win over the Buffalo Bills
“It’s fast. I looked up and it’s halftime. And then, in the third quarter, it was like two drives, and I’m like, ‘Oh, my God.’ I mean it was quick. As a player, you don’t realize it because you’re in the moment. But for a coach, man, it flies by.”
— New Indianapolis Colts head coach Jeff Saturday, on the difference between being a player and a coach. Saturday, who was a surprise hire, won his first career game on Sunday
“Yeah you got screwed. (we both did) I got you. DM me your address.”
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman J.J. Watt, replying to a fan on Twitter who said that his potential defensive touchdown being incorrectly blown dead ruined his parlay. Watt ended up paying the fan $1,000
“It’s a division opponent undefeated in their place on Monday night. Can’t get much better than that.”
Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke, on his team’s upset win over the formerly-undefeated Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football. Heinicke also wore his teammates’ gold and silver chains around his neck on the plane ride back
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