**Detroit Lions**

**Head coach Dan Campbell**

On how establishing the run early helped the team win:

“I felt it would be crucial for us, but also to make them play in a situation they hadn’t experienced in their first two games. They dominated both games, Buffalo and the Rams, by taking early leads and doing what they wanted. We knew if we could get ahead and establish the run, play physically, and our defense executed, we’d have the best shot at success, and it paid off.”

**QB Jared Goff**

On Ben Johnson’s play calling in Sunday’s game:

“I think he got creative. That touchdown play was fun; we had practiced it for a while. I thought it was a great moment to call it. When we struggled in the second half, he stuck with the run, and that commitment helped us in the end.”

**RB David Montgomery**

What setting the tone in the run game does for the offense:

“We have the best offensive line in the league. It’s great knowing we can trust those guys up front. If I had the best o-line, I’d run the ball too. We leaned on them, and like I said, nothing happens without those guys up front. We started strong and finished the same way.”

**WR Amon-Ra St. Brown**

On scoring his first touchdown of the season:

“I was the second read on that play. We worked on it during practice. Jared told me if the first option wasn’t there, he’d come to me. I think the first read was open, but I haven’t seen the tape yet. He came to me, I was ready, made the catch, and finally got my first touchdown of the season.”

**C Frank Ragnow**

How it felt to establish the run after throwing 55 times last week:

“I think we believe we’ll do whatever it takes to win. Credit to everyone on offense for adapting. We’re always going to be that tough, downhill team, but we’ll adjust to what’s needed. I think that’s what will make us strong moving forward.”

**DE Aidan Hutchinson**

How he was able to be successful pressuring Kyler Murray:

“It was a strange game. We were stopping the run, so they shifted to a lot of quick passes and shots downfield. They weren’t gaining much, and the game changed in the second half with a lot of three-and-outs. It was a team effort, everyone doing their part.”

**CB Carlton Davis**

On his key play stopping Kyler Murray on fourth down:

“It was about staying disciplined. We had a stacked box, so I didn’t think they’d gain much on the ground. When I saw him tuck the ball to run, I thought, ‘No way he’s trying this.’ I just read the play and knew he’s fast, so I had to beat him to the spot—and I did.”

**Arizona Cardinals**

**Head coach Jonathan Gannon**

How he feels his team matched up against the Lions:

“We don’t model ourselves after anyone. We have our own style. That said, Detroit is a physical team. Dan does a great job getting them to play hard with sound fundamentals and great effort. Honestly, I think we matched it. Our hitting and effort were there. That’s not why we lost. We lost because of me. I need to do a better job setting up our game plans in all phases.”

**QB Kyler Murray**

On Detroit’s defensive line:

“That’s a solid defense. They’re tough up front, and it was hard for us to get the run going. We need to go back, watch the film, and see where we can improve. They were just better than us today. Credit to them.”