 Did that come close to knocking you out for the rest of the game? Yeah, it doesn't feel great. Yeah, I had a battle through there at the end. Sometimes it comes with the territory, right? I'm going to be out there if I can at all possible. So I'm going to do everything I can this week to get it right and feeling the best I can for Sunday. Just to kind of take some pressure off of it for now? Yeah, just to give a little time to heal up, take some pressure while I'm getting out of the stadium, getting home, and all that type of stuff. Jeffrey Simmons said you're the toughest quarterback in the league that he's seen. Were you, and Mike Brable, complimented you on that too? Where does that toughest come from? I don't know. Probably a little bit of the way I was raised and then something that's kind of just the way I am. Life is hard, right? Life is hard. Football is hard at times. It's all about how you respond. You're going to go through tough things physically, emotionally, mentally. And as people, we're going to grow from those experiences if we allow ourselves to. So this is just another bump in the road, another thing I can grow from. So just work through it and try to be better for it. What happened, right? Did it get under you or? I kind of got rolled up from the back. I threw the pass and was there in the pocket. And somebody fell into me from the back and kind of got my knee and ankle. Does this team show some toughness to win this game today? Yeah, no doubt. No doubt, we've showed toughness all year. And proud of our guys, the way we battled today. Defense, played great all game, had some huge stops for us. Offense did a nothing and got the job done there at the end. We were able to move the ball, get points, and increase the situations in our next-to-last drive and then the last drive there, able to get a couple first downs and run out the clock. You guys have struggled in the second half so far this year. How'd you feel about today's second half performance offensively? Yeah, well, obviously, we didn't light up the scoreboard, but we did what we needed to do to go get the win. We were able to score points there, like I said, on our next-to-last drive to make it a two-score game when we needed to. And then, like I said, move the ball enough to get a couple first downs and finish the game. You've been asked about Hooper on a weekly basis. How good was it to see him finally getting balled? Yeah, it was great. It was great. And I've said it all along, just like, the ball's going to find him. The guy's doing a good job for us. He's consistent. He works in practice. I have a great connection with him. So it was just a matter of time. And today, he made two huge plays. The first one was tight coverage. Obviously, I guess before that, back it up on a third down. Had to throw it short to him. He was able to break a tackle, make a guy miss, and get converted a huge third down for us. And then was able to hit him on a crossing route there a little bit later. Made a great adjustment to the ball. See how it got hit. But from where I threw it, I knew it was going to have to adjust to it. So obviously, I was able to make that play. And then on the final scoring drive, that huge catch, kind of off schedule, getting contacted and hanging with it and making the play. So happy to see him get going. You jumped up pretty quick when you were hurrying. And it seemed like you were trying to walk it off. Did you feel like you were frustrated when you kind of had to go back down, I guess, and you didn't do that right away? Yeah, I'm going to get up if I can. And when I got up, I realized I was going to need a little time more than 10 seconds to get back in the huddle and get ready for the next one. So yeah, frustrating to have to go back down in that moment. But I knew I wasn't going to be able to play the next snap effectively. So I had to go back down and reset. You kind of touched on the hooper catch at the end. Did you see a replay of it? Pretty crazy how you were able to kind of keep concentration and catch that ball. Yeah, it was a great catch. Yeah, like I said, off schedule. Saw the replay whenever they were viewing it. Took contact in the back, off balance. Ball kind of got bobbled around. And I think he penned it against his forearm or something there on the outside. So just a heck of a catch by him, hanging with it through the contact and making the play. Tuff, was the mobility for you on that play, I think, that came after the injury, too? Was it difficult to move around in the pocket? Yeah, I definitely didn't feel great. But the Olin did a good job protecting me there, kind of caved down the right side a little bit. I was able to move off schedule. They did a good job covering our initial play. And Austin just kept working for me through the middle of the field there and made the play. Did Freeble say anything to you? Ryan, he was talking to us a lot about your toughness, the team's toughness in general. Did he single you out or talk to you at all into the game about that? He's given me affirmations, just proud of me and appreciates me for being tough and all that type of stuff. So I definitely appreciate that. For Street Wins after an 0-2 start, what do you attribute that Street to, that you want to turn around right now? We're a tough team. We're a tough team. We're going to keep battling and we find a way to win. At the end of the day, that's what we're trying to accomplish each and every week, is going out and finding a way to win. And our team's going to battle and find a way to do that. How good of a feeling was it when you guys were kind of ice in the game and especially the light run by there, where we got to push and went about 10 yards with it? Yeah, it was awesome. I told those guys in the huddle, it's going to be all about our finish right now. You've got to want it more than they want it. To start the drive off that way, I kind of stuffed it for probably a couple of yards. Derrick kind of got stood up and then the offensive line kind of came behind him and was able to surge for, I don't know, five, six, seven extra yards there. So really just a cool play. Obviously energized the sideline, got everyone juiced. And then the next set, we're going to have to get another first down. So I was just trying to channel that energy into continuing that drive and getting another first down. I want to follow on what happened in the exchange there, I guess, between you and Palik. Yeah, Malik and I weren't clean. Tough deal there, we'll get it cleaned up. Beyond the toughness, Ryan, the poise today, it was a game that was really decided by mistakes. Your counterpart made some and you really minimized yours. So much pride you've taken in a game like this that's of attrition, you guys fought through the injuries and didn't make the mistakes beyond that one that was very survival. Yeah, we preach it all the time. Just being able to handle the adversity, keep fighting, keep swinging, and taking care of the ball and getting the ball is one of our team keys that we talk about each and every week. So defense did that. They got the ball for us, got two picks. And offensively, we did, except for the exchange issue, we did a solid job of taking care of it. Ryan, you talk about the two picks, one of those went the distance. How much does that energize the team and the offense? Oh, no doubt. Any time the defense scores or makes any type of big play, whether it's a sack, a stripped sack, an interception, and any time they score, it only elevates that energy boost that it gives the team and the sideline. So a huge play, especially as they're getting down into that field goal range, they're on that drive. So at least a 10 point swing there. Does a hard fought win like this mean a little bit more to you guys in the locker room when it means you've swept a big division rival like that? I try to enjoy each and every win, but no doubt beating a division opponent at home in front of our fans is something that we're going to try to do each and every time. And when you have to battle for it and earn it, and it goes down to the end like that, it definitely tastes a little sweeter. What goes on in that blue medical tent when you go in there? And as part of it, you've got to convince them you're OK? Doing a little evaluation and a little tape job and just trying to get right for. I had a feeling when I came off, I was able to walk off. I knew it wasn't good, but I knew I was going to be able to battle through it. So then it's just about going in there, getting evaluated, and getting yourself mentally and physically ready to go out and keep battling. Will you be able to sleep through the night tonight, or you have to get up and ice up along the way? Yeah, we'll figure that out here in a couple hours. But yeah, it's going to be a long week of doing everything I can to get this thing right. Derek, on that late run where the offensive line joined in and helped push it to the first down, was that kind of symbolic of this team? Yeah, we always talk about finishing, and that's what we preach every day. And I was happy that I was able to get a final push to get a little bit of extra yardage from those guys. And we're spouting the trenches always. How worried Derek are you about Ryan? I mean, he misses a snap, but he comes back in, and he's in a boot. But having seen him be out there game and game again, what are your thoughts on? How worried are you about him? Like I said earlier this week, I mean, he's a warrior. He's the leader of this team. And whatever you can do to help us. And he got banged up. He was able to get back out there. That's the mentality that he has. But for sure, I told him I'm going to have to send him the text early in the morning to see how he's doing it. So hopefully it's not too bad. But I think he'll be fine. His mentality, if he can get out there, he's going to go. I think he went out, came back in, Jeffery did the same, Ben did the same. They kind of speak to maybe the overall toughness of this team. Yeah, for sure. Those are our leaders. And they're going to do whatever they can to help this team. This team is old, too, to start. Now, with four in a row, how was this team able to kind of gather itself? And you feel like you're maybe building momentum as the season goes on? Yeah, I think it's taking one week at a time. And trust them to leave in our culture and preparation in all three phases. And then just focus on getting better and better every day. And that's all we can do, week by week. You had a couple runs today, nearly be the big one that we've kind of been waiting to see from you, like you've done your whole career. Yeah, I know what that's going on. Probably another very week. You feel like it's just a matter of time before you break up the big one and get six? That happened when it happens, trust me. You had 30 carries today that you said you liked the ball in your hands, no matter whether it's rushing or receiving. That's your kind of game right there, getting the ball 30 times and being able to get positive yards on almost every step. Well, whatever it requires for us to win, I'm always wanting to do what I can to help the team win the game. And that's what we require today. And that's a tough team, a good defense. So you just got to stay with it and finish runs and get what you can. You mentioned the toughness of Taney Hill. There were several other players battling through injuries today, what can you say, just the resiliency of this team able to pull this one out despite the adversity? Yeah, guys just battling through some things, getting back out there, contributing in the best way they can. I think that's the mentality of this team, the resiliency that we try to come wear every day. And then we can come out and help. Even if we banged up, I think guys are going to try to do that. I think you've seen that today from the toughness that they have. For a long time, this team was on the other side of this rivalry as far as how the results were going. How good does it feel to kind of control this rivalry right now? And how maybe important is that if you're going to try to win this division? Yeah, we know they're never going to go away. I mean, they're a tough team. It's always been tough battles, since I've been here playing against them. And I got a lot of respect for that team over there. I mean, they play hard on all three phases. And they're a well-coached team. But no credit to the guys over here just being locked in every time we play these guys and playing hard, finishing, and doing the things we need to do that require us to win. What do you got? Theresa, hi. New spot. New spot. We're offense struggle, maybe a little bit nice to get. I don't know. It's good defense. I mean, it's great. It's great to get turnovers. And for the most part, take care of the football. That's going to be the formula, if you guys haven't figured that out. That's how we're going to have to play. But it's a battle. It's a good defense. It's a very good defense. So we were close on some things, and we'll have to continue to look and work. But I'm just extremely proud of these guys. I'm proud of all three phases. Coach, several players fell through some injuries today. What can you say about overall toughness, resiliency of this team? Amazing. Never would have dreamed that, given the opportunity to be a head coach in this league, that you'd be able to coach a bunch of guys that are as tough as they are, that care about each other. And I know that it's professional football, and there's a lot of tough guys, I understand that. But top to bottom, I think it becomes somewhat infectious. When guys are peeling themselves off the turf, getting checked out, getting taped up, doing whatever they have to do to be out there. And they're extremely proud of their toughness and their resolve, mental toughness as well. You had a lot of guys make plays on defense. Made Andrew Adams one of the guys that kind of rose to the table for you today. Yeah, T mentioned him were both signed, and Andrew Adams were both signed on the same day. Neither of them were working. They were on practice squads. And they took advantage of their opportunities, and I know that it hasn't been perfect, and no one is. But they made huge plays today, turnovers, and one that pretty much iced the game, and the other one that broke it open. How important was it for you guys after the fumble that you lost to not give up the? Yeah, the touchdown there, and the defense did a great job of forcing them to a field goal, and hold them to a field goal. That was key. We had the one drive that they're going to reflect back on, and we're going to have to look back and see where we went off out of half. But other than that, I thought they played great. They made them earn it. We really made them earn it, and then we were able to get the turnovers. When I was coming off an awfully good game, what were you guys able to do so well to stop them from doing it again? I think we communicated. I don't think we were caught off guard by their ability to work on the football. I thought the communication was there. I thought we had guys out on the field that were supposed to be out there, and made it earn them. And when the quarterback was able to force to hold the football, guys were getting to them. We're making them move around. You say about a guy like Austin Hooper, who didn't quite have the production, didn't complain, and here he has a big game today. Yeah, huge game. Helped us out. And I mean, it's where we're at right now. There's not a whole lot of opportunities for production. We've talked about this, just a number of snaps. But clearly appreciated what he's done and worked. And given the opportunity, that's what you have to do. You have to go make some plays, and came up huge. Ryan's always had trust in him. And we're just able to get him out there today. And had two really nice catches down the field, had the third down, being able to cut back in, and keep that drive alive, which was great. Mike Adams in the first half, 8-tack was in the pit. Was there anything in particular that was putting him in position to make plays? No, I mean, just I think some of those quick game passes. I think it looked like that he was involved in. And he's down around the line of scrimmage. And you'll have to take a look at the film. But the interception was a great job by the players, getting the check, and then executing it. And Bud being able to match the hand. And the other guys, the DBs, Christian and Andrew, being able to break on it. So it was well executed against their empty. In many ways, Ryan had his best in terms of taking what's there, not getting you guys in trouble. That's kind of what we have to do. We have to find ways to win football games. And I'm really proud of the way that they did that, especially Ryan. We have to continue to protect them better. Nothing good comes from having your quarterback hitting this league. We know that. So we'll have to get back to work. But his toughness is off the charts, along with a lot of other guys. But I appreciate them all. I think it wasn't that a body was able to shift over and play the nickel position for you and how to do their thing. I mean, I think we'll take a look at the film. I'm sure there was some plays he'd like to have back. I can remember a pass in particular over on their sidelines that we probably got to be a little better on and challenge. But I saw him replacing. I saw him fitting on a run. I saw him playing fast. So I'll try to take a look at the film. He really has got a full grasp of our defense, whether it's what the corner is supposed to do, what safety is supposed to do, or what the nickel's supposed to do. And so he's got a versatile skill set. And he's shown that since he's been with us. I know it's a week to week league, but after starting over, do you like the way you've won for a row and feel like you're maybe building some confidence in your opponent? We're coming off a bye and being able to get a victory. Tough week of work against an opponent that clearly showed that they weren't going to go away. But I'm proud of our guys for finding ways to win. And hopefully, we can continue as we work our way into Houston and this division. But I certainly feel as good to be able to say that we've won four games in a row. And for the most part, doing things the way that we think that they need to be done right now. Joe, do you have a question before to chuckle? What do you have? Thank you. Just what's it mean to have blood back on the defense? Well, it gives us some size and some speed. And we'll see how you play it and take a look at it. But those are our expectations for those players that at a certain level and a compensation level, like that's how this business works. Players you pay a lot to, they've got to perform. Should come as no secret in a salary cap. How much pressure was it for you to talk about the kind of walk and movement out there, the plate towards the end when the pile gets pushed forward? Unbelievable. I felt like that was like just pretty much summed up everything that we wanted to do. It's good defense, good run defense. They're fast, they're big in the middle. And we were close and it was great to see Derek bust out of there at the end. But that 10-yard pile push or that run for 10 yards was you're starting to look at the clock and you're like, OK, it's going to be third down at two minute warning. And then what's going to happen? And next thing you know, it's just they keep pushing a pile. And I know that those guys would be excited. And hopefully there's a good picture we can hang in the hallway. It takes place to use to be everywhere. Just how impressed are you with his ongoing effort? I mean, these are guys that have played a lot of football for us. So whether it's Bud, Jeffrey, Danico, Kevin, Amani, David, we have high expectations for them. That's how it has to go. I mean, they've got to tackle the guy with the ball. They've got to rush. They've got to cover. There's no like defense, magic defensive pill or call that's going to get all that to happen. When we win, it's on them. We don't let them throw the ball over our heads or have X plays. We do a good job on third down, get some turnovers. All the credit goes to the players. And that's what has to happen in any professional sports is that your front line players have to play good for you to win. Make sure everybody understands that. Mike, you're fighting out guys who come in here who aren't working. What's your knack for those guys being able to come in here and contribute the way they do? There's usually an opportunity. And we try to meet with them. So whether it's Anthony Midget or Scott Booker, those two players, for example, Mitchell and Adams, they meet a lot. And given the opportunity, they've tried to take advantage of it. So and I don't know if there's any knack other than trying to spend some time with a guy and put him in places that we feel like he can help us. And then there's also a need. I mean, there's a need that because somebody's out or somebody just that they're giving an opportunity. Mike, you're 5-0 coming off of the bye. What does your team do so well with extended rest? Well, how do you attribute all that success to in your career? Look at the turnover margin. Probably they play better and they play well. And we take care of the football. I mean, I haven't looked at what those numbers are after the bye. But I would start there. Start with the turnover margin. Good to get Malik involved a little bit. I know you didn't want to come into place, Ryan, but to get him involved. And you think that was on the fumble. Maybe Ryan is trying to extend too far with the ankle. Or do you think happened here? I don't know. We'll take a look at it. I thought it was a play that was going to help us. Like the call, execution's got to be better. And we'll continue to find ways to have Malik help us. And he didn't bat an eye going in there when Ryan was down for the snap. And those are good things. Mike, Ryan's tough, and the last couple of years, as much as he's been hit, have you gained even more appreciation for that? I've said that since he's been here, Joe. That's the one thing. I show the team, try to show, you know, I mean, how many quarterbacks turn their back in this league and turn around and throw, you know, a strike or some sort of outward breaking route with guys barreling into him, which we would like to not have. But he does that. And I think it certainly has helped us. And I've always had that appreciation for him.