QUOTING RAHEEM MORRIS
On how he makes sure the emotions from this loss do not snowball…
“We were that close today. I don’t think anything is causing panic. I think our guys will go find a way to win the game next week.”
QUOTING THE FALCONS
Edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie
On the defense forcing back-to-back three-and-outs to start…
“The goal was kind of to represent our style at the beginning of the game. We just have to find a way to close the game, like how to play with the same type of intensity the whole game.”
On quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s diving attempt at a touchdown…
“I think it was great to see him dive like that. He looked a little taller than he is when he was stretching like that. Great to see him just put his body on the line for his teammates.”
QUOTING THE OPPONENT
Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles
On the defense limiting Falcons running back Bijan Robinson to 24 yards rushing…
“He’s a heck of a back. They’ve got two of them. They’ve got two ‘hellafied’ backs that are going to wreak havoc on this league. For us to stop them from running the ball and making them check it down, that was huge for us.”
Quarterback Baker Mayfield
On his impressions of Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr…
“I told him after the game that he’s going be a problem in this league for a long time. I think he’s a great player. He’s decisive, goes through his reads, trusts his guys. He’s young, but he’s got it.”