“He told me on the field that he’s got that quote taped in his locker right now.” – Tony Dungy on Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield’s response to Lions S C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s criticism

“They’ve got that Detroit ‘313’ grit. They’re a reflection of their coach and they play the right way.” – Jason Garrett on the Lions

“Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is too good and Jared Goff is too smart. I would pull the okey-doke and throw a curveball – don’t blitz and don’t be over-aggressive.” – Chris Simms on how Buccaneers defense should approach the Lions

STAMFORD, Conn. – January 21, 2024 – NBC Sports began its coverage of the NFL Divisional Playoffs today with a special on-site edition of Football Night in America leading into the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Detroit Lions matchup from Ford Field in Detroit, Mich., on NBC, Peacock and Universo.

Ahmed Fareed hosted FNIA on-site at Ford Field alongside former NFL head coach Jason Garrett, three-time Super Bowl champion Devin McCourty, former NFL quarterback Chris Simms, fantasy sports industry pioneer Matthew Berry and NFL Insider Mike Florio.

Hall of Fame head coach Tony Dungy, two-time Super Bowl winner Rodney Harrison and co-host Jac Collinsworth also provided on-site commentary from Detroit.

Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Melissa Stark (sideline reporter), Kaylee Hartung (sideline reporter) and Terry McAulay (rules analyst) will have the call for Rams-Lions tonight on NBC and Peacock.

Pre-game coverage included:

• Mike Tirico’s interview with Lions DE and Detroit native Aidan Hutchinson;
• Rodney Harrison’s interview with Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, and;
• Tony Dungy’s visits to Karl’s Barber Shop in Detroit and Foster’s Barber Shop in Tampa to discuss both teams.

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Following are highlights from today’s Football Night in America on NBC and Peacock:

ON BUCCANEERS-LIONS

Garrett: “Tampa Bay matches up well with Detroit. They stop the run, they pressure the quarterback, and they have big-time receivers outside. This place is about to explode. It’s a tough environment to come into, but they match up well against this Lions team.”

Simms: “(Buccaneers head coach) Todd Bowles is a blitzer…if I’m him in this one, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson is too good and Jared Goff is too smart, I would pull the okey-doke and throw a curveball – don’t blitz and don’t be over-aggressive.”

McCourty: “When we played Jared Goff in Super Bowl LIII, we limited the amount of times that we blitzed because we believed Goff would figure it out…so Tampa may be able to sprinkle the blitz in, but do it at the right time.”

ON LIONS

McCourty on the atmosphere at Ford Field: “It was electric last week and it’s going to be important for Detroit. Last week you had (Matthew) Stafford coming back and it was easy to bring that energy. They need to refuel that tank and be ready to go today.”

Garrett: “Head coach Dan Campbell has built the kind of team he wants to coach…smart, tough, disciplined and they fight. They’ve got that Detroit ‘313’ grit. They’re a reflection of their coach and they play the right way.”

Simms: “Jared Goff is the man of the hour. You think the chip is off of his shoulder because he beat the Rams? No, it’s not. He’s as chippy as ever and for a group that has not been in the playoffs, his leadership is crucial in this game.”

Harrison: “General Manager Brad Holmes brought in a lot of talent. You look at the offensive line, Jahmyr Gibbs, Amon-Ra St. Brown, they have legitimate talent. On the defensive side of the ball, you have Aidan Hutchinson and Brian Branch – these guys are bona fide great players.”

Simms on Hutchinson: “He’s the one guy that we look at and say, ‘he can change the game.’ He’s the one blue-chip, superstar player on the Detroit front seven.”

ON BUCCANEERS

Simms: “I had a chance to talk to Baker Mayfield during the pre-game. One thing he said regarding the crowd noise is that they’re going to be a little conservative early and try to limit the negative plays early on.”

Dungy on Mayfield responding to Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s comments that the Buccaneers would be better if they had a starting quarterback: “(Rodney) asked him if he took that personally – he told me on the field that he’s got that quote taped in his locker right now.”

Harrison on Baker Mayfield: “Most guys lose confidence and are too prideful to admit that…this is a guy who is not afraid to show his vulnerabilities, and that’s a big reason why his teammates trust and believe in him…Baker doesn’t carry himself like a superstar quarterback. He carries himself like an offensive lineman. He just wants to be one of the guys.”

Harrison: “I’m excited to see Antoine Winfield Jr. today. I thought he was the best safety in the NFL this year. Over 120 tackles, six sacks and he led his team with three interceptions. Every week, I’m seeing him do something special on the football field.”

McCourty on Winfield Jr.: “It’s disrespectful that he’s not a Pro Bowler this year.”

AIDAN HUTCHINSON WITH MIKE TIRICO

Hutchinson on playing high school, collegiately and professionally where he grew up: “It’s all about 20 minutes away from each other, a little triangle. I think about it every day. I pass the old exit I used to take to go to my high school…it’s so surreal.”

Hutchinson on playing for his childhood team: “Growing up with the ‘same old Lions’ phrase – we’re breaking that phrase and creating new phrases. A lot of the little kids growing up are seeing these Lions and can grow up with this and we will have for years.”

BAKER MAYFIELD WITH RODNEY HARRISON

Mayfield on his career to this point: “There were definitely times where I lost confidence, where I had to take a step back, look in the mirror and think about, ‘Am I doing something wrong here? What can I do to fix some things?’”

Mayfield on his time in Tampa: “This is definitely the most comfortable I’ve ever been. Part of that comes with the experience and learning the lessons I’ve had to go through along the way.”

Mayfield on Lions safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s comments that the Buccaneers would be better if they had a starting quarterback: “Me having ‘little man syndrome,’ yeah I take that a little personal (laughs). But it’s a competitive sport and the back and forth is always fun – you can’t get too caught up in that.”

— Football Night in America —

First Week as Host is NFL Doubleheader This Saturday, December 23, Capped by Bills-Chargers Peacock Holiday Exclusive in Primetime

Special Edition of Football Night in America Opens Saturday’s Doubleheader Coverage at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 18, 2023 – NBC Sports has announced that Ahmed Fareed will host Football Night in America on NBC and Peacock for the remainder of the 2023 NFL season while host Maria Taylor is on parental leave.

Fareed’s first week as host will be this Saturday, December 23, with a special edition of Football Night in America at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, leading into NBC Sports’ NFL doubleheader capped by the Peacock Holiday Exclusive game at 8 p.m. ET between Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills against Austin Ekeler and the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Peacock exclusive immediately follows the Holiday Special Saturday afternoon game featuring Joe Mixon and the Cincinnati Bengals vs. T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh Steelers at 4:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Fareed has previously hosted Football Night in America on a fill-in basis and currently serves as a host and reporter on a variety of NBC Sports properties, including B1G College Countdown, Chris Simms Unbuttoned, Premier League, horse racing, and rugby. Recently, Fareed has hosted the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita and Peacock’s MLB Sunday Leadoff, was on-site for NBC Sports’ college football coverage at Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State and Wisconsin, and handles hosting duties for Peacock’s Big Ten men’s basketball coverage, including last weekend’s No. 1 Arizona vs. No. 3 Purdue matchup.

Fareed has had four Olympic assignments with NBC Sports, most recently as a host of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics on USA Network. He has also anchored coverage of the past two Paralympic Games across NBCUniversal.

From 2013-18, Fareed served as a host and reporter for NBC Sports Bay Area and NBC Sports California (previously Comcast SportsNet Bay Area and Comcast SportsNet California), covering Northern California’s teams: MLB’s San Francisco Giants and Oakland A’s, NBA’s Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, NHL’s San Jose Sharks, MLS’ San Jose Earthquakes and NFL’s San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders.

–NBC SPORTS–

“The Ravens have a Super Bowl team. Offensively, they can play you any way they want to.” – Rodney Harrison on the Ravens

“They’re the best team in ball right now.” – Jason Garrett on the 49ers

“Mistakes and magic, that’s what’s happening in Kansas City right now.” – Chris Simms on the Chiefs’ offense

Peacock Sunday Night Football Final Streams EXCLUSIVELY on Peacock Following Eagles-Cowboys and Every Sunday Night Football Game During 2023 Season

STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 17, 2023 – NBC Sports’ presentation of Week 15 of the 2023 NFL season began tonight from EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla., with Football Night in America leading into coverage of Ravens-Jaguars on Sunday Night Football on NBC and Peacock.

Maria Taylor hosted FNIA from NBC Sports’ Studio 1 in Stamford, Conn. She was joined by former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett, three-time Super Bowl champion Devin McCourty, former NFL quarterback Chris Simms, NFL Insider Mike Florio, and fantasy sports industry pioneer Matthew Berry. Steve Kornacki was also in the studio to break down playoff scenarios. Hall of Fame head coach Tony Dungy and two-time Super Bowl winner Rodney Harrison joined co-host Jac Collinsworth and at the site of the game.

Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Melissa Stark (sideline reporter) and Terry McAulay (rules analyst) are calling tonight’s game.

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Following are highlights from tonight’s edition of Football Night in America on NBC and Peacock:

ON RAVENS

Harrison: “The Ravens have a Super Bowl team. Offensively, they can play you any way they want to. You want to run the football? They can run it 40 times. They can pass it 40, 50 times like they did last week.”

Simms on QB Lamar Jackson: “We are all impressed by him this season. Taking from what he did last year to this year, there’s been a great growth. I wish they weren’t in the shotgun so much, I wish they would run the ball a little bit more. But they are in good hands with this guy because his right arm is big-time and he’s carrying this Ravens offense right now.”

McCourty on the Ravens’ defense: “They do everything. They can rush the passer, they can stop the run.”

Simms on concerns about the Ravens’ defense: “The Ravens defense is awesome, there’s no doubt about it…They can rush the passer, but they can only rush when they blitz. That’s a little concerning. When they just have their front four, the quarterback has all day to throw the ball. Other thing I think that bothers all of us, is they don’t play man-to-man all that well.”

Harrison on WR Odell Beckham Jr.: “He’s getting healthier, he’s getting more comfortable in the system. He can’t run like he used to run when he first came into the league, but he’s an excellent route-runner…Odell has worked so hard the last couple of years, overcoming these injuries. I have a lot of respect for him and I’m happy that he’s able to go back out there and play.”

Dungy on Beckham: “Having this time with Lamar (Jackson), getting these reps, they are on the same page now…I was watching the receivers warmup (tonight) and I commented to them how they’ve got such a tightknit group. They credited Odell Beckham with bringing that to the table, bringing that professionalism.”

ON JAGUARS

Dungy: “A month ago, it looked like they could be a No. 1 seed, but injuries have really hurt their communication, especially in the offensive line. That’s what they’re going to have to tighten up tonight – their offensive line play.”

Simms on the Jaguars’ offense: “They live in this five- to 10-yard intermediate passing zone. Defenses can play for that a lot, but when they take some shots down the field to Calvin Ridley, Evan Engram, it opens up their offense.”

McCourty on the Jaguars’ offensive system: “I enjoy watching this now from Doug Pederson, but it gave me nightmares back in (the) 2017 (season) playing that Eagles team in the Super Bowl when they were throwing to Alshon Jeffery, Nelson Agholor, Zach Ertz. They’re doing that here in Jacksonville.”

ON THE PLAYOFF PICTURE

Kornacki on the biggest winners in the Playoff race from today’s action: “The two biggest winners today were looking like anything but winners at 3:30 (p.m. ET) this afternoon. Starting with the Cleveland Browns, they were down 10 against Chicago. They were facing the possibility of falling into what’s a messy 8-6 tie. Instead, they come back, they survive that Hail Mary. The browns are 9-5, and they are in great playoff position now. They are a full game ahead of anybody else in Wild Card contention, and they are not out of picture yet [to win] the AFC North.

And then there’s the Houston Texans. They came into today knowing with a loss, their chances would be just 23 percent. They fell behind 13-0 in this game, they had just 7% chance of winning it at that point. They rally, they win on the last second field goal, and the Texans are now a part of that 8-6 tie with more than a puncher’s chance of making the Playoffs.”

Click here for Kornacki on the NFC Wild Card race.

ON 49ERS

Garrett: “They’re dominant because they’re so complete. Offense, defense, kicking game. They hand it to different guys, they throw it to different guys. They can rush, they can cover. They’re the best team in ball right now.”

ON BILLS

Simms on the Bills’ victory over the Cowboys and RB James Cook: “James Cook and the running game dominating the Dallas Cowboys? I never thought I would be saying that today…James Cook has been the new weapon ever since Joe Brady took over on the offensive side of the ball. Pass game, run game, it’s been impressive.”

McCourty on Cook: “We thought Buffalo was dead and gone, but James Cook said, ‘Hold on, I’m giving us life.’ … His ability to be a pass-catcher makes it so you can’t have the big guys in there for Dallas. He’s able to find little gaps and make people miss in the open field, that leads to big plays.”

Kornacki on the Bills’ Playoff chances: “That heartbreaker in Philly a few weeks ago left them as decided long-shots. Then they pull the upset at Arrowhead. Today, they crush the Cowboys and all of a sudden, the Bills are a better-than-even shot to make the Playoffs.”

ON COWBOYS

Garrett on the Cowboys’ loss to the Bills: “Dallas has been so good throughout the year playing the game on their terms. They get out ahead and they run the football. Their defense gets wild and goes rushing the quarterback. Today it was a different story. Buffalo ran at them, the physicality of the Bills was the difference.”

Simms: “The physicality when teams run the ball on them, it changes them. This is where I’m a little concerned: the last 10 Super Bowl winners, they have not had a double-digit loss in December. So, you don’t see a Super Bowl team lose the way the Dallas Cowboys did today. That’s a little concerning to me.”

Garrett on the Cowboys’ home-field advantage: “They are so dominant at home, they bludgeon opponents…When they’ve gone on the road, they are playing a different team in a tough environment…That’s why this home field advantage is so big for them in the playoffs. It looks like they are going to have to go on the road if they want to go all the way.”

ON CHIEFS

Simms on the Chiefs’ offense: “It’s Andy Reid, it’s Patrick Mahomes, they’ve got Super Bowl grit, but there’s some issues still that you worry about. Mistakes and magic, that’s what’s happening in Kansas City right now. There are too many mistakes — turnovers, dropped passes…That’s where they’re frustrating. But then when they’re making magic, they’re the most fun thing to watch in all of football…When (Mahomes) buys time and he gets in a groove that way, we know how special he can be, but they have to fix a few things there in Kansas City.”

Garrett on Mahomes: “Kansas City hasn’t been quite as great as they have in recent years, but they still have that guy at quarterback. Nobody extends the play in the red zone like Patrick Mahomes does.”

Florio on Mahomes and the Chiefs’ pass-catchers: “I asked Patrick Mahomes, what specifically do you to try to help your teammates minimize the drop passes? He said it’s about going out before or after every practice. Extra throws from Patrick Mahomes, extra throws from the other quarterbacks, extra catches from the jugs machine. He said it’s all about confidence, ‘I think those guys can catch the ball. I’ve seen those guys make some of the best catches. Go out, be confident and it’ll all take care of itself.’”

ON BUCCANEERS

Simms: “Baker Mayfield is on fire lately…They are rolling. They’re playing through the pass game and they’re winning games and putting up points right now because of Baker Mayfield and his right arm…Watch out for them right now.”

McCourty on Mayfield and the Buccaneers’ offense vs. the Packers: “Mayfield was throwing the ball down the field. They were throwing seam routes, they were taking advantage of the middle of the field. I’m watching the game and all I can hear in my head is Coach (Bill) Belichick, ‘Defend from inside-out, don’t give up the middle.’ But Tampa and Baker, they lived in the middle.”

ON TEXANS

Garrett: “How about DeMeco Ryans? Are you kidding me? 8-6. Case Keenum getting it done. Wow, what a story.”

ON BROWNS

McCourty on the Browns’ game-ending interception on the Bears’ Hail Mary attempt: “What do we all love? We love when a game ends on the most exciting play: a Hail Mary…Knock it down, knock it down! What an end to a game. Cleveland still alive and fighting…I talked to (defensive back) Duron Harmon. He said, ‘We have to just catch the ball. We can’t be knocking it down because we almost just ended the game for ourselves.’”

Simms: “We’ve got a man crush on Cleveland’s defense. They make a lot of plays.”

Florio on speaking with Browns DB D’Anthony Bell, who made the game-winning interception: “He told me, this week they were studying film of Hail Mary passes attempted by other teams and it stood out to him that when the ball is knocked down by the defensive players, offensive players are trying to get into position to catch it before it hits the ground. And that’s what he saw playing out. He broke towards (Bears WR) Darnell Mooney.  Mooney kicked the ball to him – he’s supposed to knock it down himself, but he couldn’t resist, it came right to him and sealed the victory for the Browns.”

Garrett on QB Joe Flacco: “He’s giving the Browns new life. They play great defense, and he’s making all the plays in the big moments.”

ON DOLPHINS

Simms on WR Jaylen Waddle’s 60-yard touchdown catch: “Waddle one-on-one, he’s going to beat just about anybody in that situation.”

ON RAMS

McCourty: “The Rams came out and dominated Washington…Cooper Kupp in motion, last week no one covered him. This week no one covered him…We don’t want to turn our back to Cooper Kupp – he’s pretty good, guys.”

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Peacock Sunday Night Football Final, an NFL post-game show produced by NBC Sports, streams exclusively on Peacock following every Sunday Night Football game during the 2023 season. The show is hosted from the game site by Jac Collinsworth, Harrison, and Dungy, who will provide instant reactions to each Sunday game along with highlights and interviews, while Berry will host a weekly segment called “DraftKings Crowning Moments,” where the fantasy sports analyst will discuss his successful bets from that day; he will also provide fantasy advice and an early look at the waiver wire. Football Night in America’s studio team will also provide recaps and insights into the day’s biggest moments, while Florio will provide injury and news updates.

— Football Night in America —

“A few weeks ago, he’s at home sitting on the couch. Now the Browns are relying on him to throw for over 300 yards.” – Chris Simms on Browns QB Joe Flacco

“Week in and week out he puts the city of Buffalo on his back, and he did it again today.” – Jason Garrett on Bills QB Josh Allen

“At some point, do we have to take this guy off the field? You can’t keep having plays like this.” – Devin McCourty on Chiefs WR Kadarius Toney’s offside penalty nullifying go-ahead touchdown

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STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 10, 2023 – NBC Sports’ presentation of Week 14 of the 2023 NFL season began tonight AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas., with Football Night in America leading into coverage of Eagles-Cowboys on Sunday Night Football on NBC and Peacock.

Maria Taylor hosted FNIA from NBC Sports’ Studio 1 in Stamford, Conn. She was joined by former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett, three-time Super Bowl champion Devin McCourty, former NFL quarterback Chris Simms, NFL Insider Mike Florio and fantasy sports industry pioneer Matthew Berry. Steve Kornacki was also in the studio to break down playoff scenarios. Hall of Fame head coach Tony Dungy and two-time Super Bowl winner Rodney Harrison joined co-host Jac Collinsworth and at the site of the game.

Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Melissa Stark (sideline reporter) and Terry McAulay (rules analyst) are calling tonight’s game.

Pre-game coverage included Jason Garrett’s interview with Cowboys QB Dak Prescott.

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Following are highlights from tonight’s edition of Football Night in America on NBC and Peacock:

ON COWBOYS

Harrison on QB Dak Prescott and head coach Mike McCarthy: “I have to give props to Mike McCarthy. I think he’s done a wonderful job this year. He’s turned Dak Prescott into an MVP – CeeDee Lamb into an all-pro… he’s done a great job this year.”

Garrett on Prescott and the offense: “He’s one of the all-time great guys and one of the all-time great leaders and teammates I have ever been around. He’s grown so much because he’s the most coachable player I’ve ever seen. He locks in on you when you give him a coaching point and he says, ‘Okay, you want it done that way? I’m going to go do it.’ And you see immediate improvement…they’ve changed dramatically in the last six weeks. It’s less about getting the ball out in less than 2.3 seconds, more about go play and attack the defense.”

McCourty: “This Dallas Cowboys defense and these cornerbacks do something that very few teams can do. They play you ‘mano a mano.’ I would tell all of Cowboys nation to believe in these guys (Daron Bland and Stephon Gilmore). Don’t worry about moving Bland because of the game last week against D.K. Metcalf.”

Simms on the Cowboys’ defensive backs: “Those defensive backs have been put in some tough positions all year long. They come through, there’s no doubt about it. I would just be careful about doing it too much against this group. A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith – that’s where I’d be careful with playing too much man-to man.”

ON EAGLES

Dungy on utilizing the run game: “Dallas has fast defenders and can rush the passer, so you have to attack them the way Philly normally attacks which is with that power running game inside the tackles. That is what they need to get back to tonight.”

Harrison: “Philly runs the tush push and gets three or four yards every single time. You can’t tell me that if they line up and run the football 25 times, they can’t get four to five yards per carry.”

Harrison on the defense: “They are a talented bunch…the coach gives them a lot of freedom, but I think that’s the biggest problem. They don’t have a lot of discipline…you have to play with discipline, it doesn’t matter how much talent you have.”

ON THE PLAYOFF PICTURE

Kornacki: “In the AFC, the Browns entered the week at a four-way tie at 7-5. All three of those other teams lost this week, so what the Browns now have is a game up on every other team in the AFC Wild Card hunt, and it adds up to a 75% chance of the Cleveland Browns making the playoffs. On the NFC side, it’s the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who did the most this week. They had a 30% shot (to make the playoffs) entering today. That does not do justice to what they achieved today. They were down late in that game, and if they had lost, they basically would have been extinct in the playoff race. Instead, they now have a 50-50 shot when they could have been virtually eliminated.”

ON BILLS

Simms: “They looked down and out a few weeks ago. They’re battling back and they’re back in the AFC playoff picture and it’s because of Josh Allen. He takes a lot of flak, but Josh Allen is one of the best in the game.”

Garrett on QB Josh Allen: “He’s done a little bit of everything throughout his career. Week in and week out he puts the city of Buffalo on his back, and he did it again today. So many great throws from the pocket. He moves around, stays in there and just throws strike after strike.”

ON 49ERS

Simms: “Brock Purdy’s on fire, the run game’s on fire, Deebo Samuel’s on fire, Brandon Aiyuk’s on fire…it’s pretty hard to stop right now.”

Simms on Deebo Samuel: “Is he a running back? Is he a receiver? He’s awesome, I know that, and that’s all that matters.”

Garrett: “I have no idea how you stop these guys.”

ON CHIEFS

McCourty on WR Kadarius Toney, whose offside penalty nullified a go-ahead touchdown: “At some point, do we have to take this guy off the field? You can’t keep having plays like this.”

Kornacki: “Patrick Mahomes has played in three Super Bowls and besides that, 11 playoff games – all of them have been home games. There is a chance we will see Patrick Mahomes on the road in the playoffs this year.”

ON RAVENS

Garrett on the Ravens: “They’ve been playing ahead all year long, and today they had to come from behind to win a close one. Lamar Jackson was on fire – almost accounted for 400 yards of offense.”

ON BROWNS

Simms on QB Joe Flacco: “It’s unbelievable what we’re watching with Joe Flacco. A few weeks ago, he’s at home sitting on the couch. Now the Browns are relying on him to throw for over 300 yards in an AFC matchup against the Jaguars. Play action, bootleg passes…old man on the run, outside of the pocket. Way to go Joe Flacco, you deserve a lot of credit.”

ON LIONS

Simms on loss to Bears: “It ain’t looking good in Detroit right now…Lions secondary defense is struggling right now…they can’t stop anybody right now. There were some completions where we said, ‘Where are the Lions?’”

Garrett: “The Lions have been sloppy. Offensively, the ball is on the ground way too much and they’re turning it over. Defensively, you can’t let (Justin Fields) get outside of the pocket and make plays with his feet.”

ON RAMS

Simms on OT loss to Ravens: “Matthew Stafford and the Rams have got to be proud of their effort and what they did. He made so many big throws throughout this game.”

ON BUCCANEERS

Simms on the offense: “They do have some playmaking ability – Chris Godwin, Mike Evans – so they can be stagnant forever, and then all of a sudden rip off a three-play, 75-yard drive.”

Garrett: “Among all of the teams in the NFC South, I like Tampa Bay the most. They’ve got a quarterback that’s got a little moxie to him, two big-time receivers outside, and they’re capable of playing really good defense.”

ON JETS

Simms: “The passing game got going in the rain…all of a sudden, it’s starting to look like the Jets have a real offense.”

DAK PRESCOTT WITH JASON GARRETT

Prescott on his run since the Week 5 loss to San Francisco: “That one surprised me. I thought we were ready to go. Just to get punched in the mouth the way we did, it was a great wake-up call and humbling for us. We didn’t fight the way we should have through the end…we want to be aggressive, we want to take our shots and I don’t think we were doing that enough (early in the year). Coach McCarthy would be the first to say that. Now if you give us one-on-one, we’re going to challenge you and see if you can keep up.”

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Peacock Sunday Night Football Final, an NFL post-game show produced by NBC Sports, streams exclusively on Peacock following every Sunday Night Football game during the 2023 season. The show is hosted from the game site by Jac Collinsworth, Harrison, and Dungy, who will provide instant reactions to each Sunday game along with highlights and interviews, while Berry will host a weekly segment called “DraftKings Crowning Moments,” where the fantasy sports analyst will discuss his successful bets from that day; he will also provide fantasy advice and an early look at the waiver wire. Football Night in America’s studio team will also provide recaps and insights into the day’s biggest moments, while Florio will provide injury and news updates.

— Football Night in America —

“The MVP of football, Tyreek Hill.” – Chris Simms on Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill

“This was our fear with Philadelphia. With that defense, are they going to be able to hold some of the better teams to 20 points…Today that defense didn’t show up.” – Devin McCourty on the Eagles

“I just love their balance. They were throwing it too much the last few weeks…It’s back to them playing offense the way they need to.” – Jason Garrett on the Lions

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STAMFORD, Conn. – Dec. 3, 2023 – NBC Sports’ presentation of Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season began tonight from Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., with Football Night in America leading into coverage of Chiefs-Packers on Sunday Night Football on NBC and Peacock.

Maria Taylor hosted FNIA from NBC Sports’ Studio 1 in Stamford, Conn. She was joined by former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett, three-time Super Bowl Champion Devin McCourty, former NFL quarterback Chris Simms, NFL Insider Mike Florio and fantasy sports industry pioneer Matthew Berry. Hall of Fame head coach Tony Dungy and two-time Super Bowl winner Rodney Harrison joined co-host Jac Collinsworth and at the site of the game.

Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Melissa Stark (sideline reporter) and Terry McAulay (rules analyst) are calling tonight’s game.

Pre-game coverage included Michael Smith’s interview with Chiefs DT Chris Jones. FNIA also featured coverage of Taylor Swift and Simone Biles pregame at Lambeau Field.

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Following are highlights from tonight’s edition of Football Night in America on NBC and Peacock:

ON CHIEFS

Dungy: “When was the last time we said, ‘Their defense is playing great. If they can ever get their offense rolling, they’ll be ok.’ That’s where they’re sitting right now. That defense led by Chris Jones is playing great.”

Chris Jones to NBC Sports’ Michael Smith on his value to the Chiefs: “I think I help the defense a lot mentally with how I prepare the guys outside of the building after practice. My game has changed on the mental side where I’m setting an example for the young guys, showing them the way.”

Harrison on Jones: “You can tell Chris Jones is starting to mature. He understands his significance to that team and to that defense, and it’s about helping younger players get better.”

McCourty on CB L’Jarius Sneed: “He’s a corner that will come in and smack you, he’ll read things and tackle…This is what he does the best: (pressure) right up in (the receiver’s) face. He’s done that with (Davante) Adams, Tyreek Hill. He’s done it against any and everybody. I love watching him play.”

Garrett on the Chiefs’ offense: “I love how they’re attacking with different people in different ways, but they need a receiver to step up…Rashee Rice has done this in recent weeks. It’s not just the catch, it’s the run after the catch. He’s going to be their go-to guy outside.”

Harrison on WR Rashee Rice: “He’s become one of Patrick Mahomes’ favorite targets…He’s a big, physical guy. Kind of reminds you of (49ers WR) Brandon Aiyuk…This is where he’s most difficult,  in open space because he’s so physical and so big.”

ON PACKERS

Harrison: “Coach (Matt) LeFleur has done a great job of transitioning from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love. Jordan Love is playing with a lot more confidence. They’ve done a good job of surrounding him with young talent. I think the future is bright for the Packers.”

Dungy on Packers’ defensive line vs. Mahomes: “This is a big job tonight because you have to rush the passer, but you have to stay disciplined because you can’t afford to give Mahomes running lanes.”

Simms on the Packers’ offense: “It was shaky early on, but the kid gloves are off in Green Bay. I think that’s the most important thing. They’re being aggressive, they’re attacking. Instead of trying to manage Jordan Love to where he feels comfortable, now you’re seeing the offense unveil one-on-one shots down the field.”

ON DOLPHINS

Simms on WR Tyreek Hill: “The MVP of football, Tyreek Hill. I don’t know what Washington’s thinking, they left him man-to-man all game long like they didn’t realize he’s on a record-breaking pace this year…You leave this guy one-on-one, he is a human highlight reel.”

Simms on Hill’s success today vs. Washington: “Vertical routes. The Dolphins, they get you going with reverses, Raheem Mostert on the outside, and then all of a sudden they hit you with something down the field. And nobody hits you with something down the field better than No. 10 of the Miami Dolphins. We’ve never seen a receiver as fast as Tyreek Hill….He’s a special football player. He’s my pick for MVP right now.”

Garrett on LB Andrew Van Ginkel: “You have no chance if Van Ginkel is intercepting passes and running them back. When they have so many weapons on the other side of the ball, you’re in trouble.”

ON 49ERS

Simms: “The big win of the day. The matchup we all couldn’t wait for all season long. A lot of smack talking, the 49ers did all the smacking on the football field. The offense was phenomenal.”

McCourty: “When you don’t score touchdowns but dominate the game like Philadelphia did early, San Francisco says, ‘Hold on, we’re going to score touchdowns and take the lead even though you’re dominating the field.’”

Garrett on the 49ers’ offense: “They were incredible against a supposedly really good defense. It starts with those weapons outside…Deebo Samuel, what is he? Is he a running back, a wide receiver? I know this: when he has the ball in his hands, they can’t tackle the guy.”

McCourty on Samuel: “He shrugs a linebacker off of him and then has the speed to run away from everybody else in the secondary. He’s the guy you don’t really want to have to tackle when you get out there in the secondary.”

Simms on Kyle Shanahan: “When (Kyle) Shanahan has his full array of weapons, he’s almost unstoppable in terms of gameplay design and everything that goes along with that.”

ON EAGLES

McCourty on the Eagles’ defense: “This was our fear with Philadelphia. With that defense, are they going to be able to hold some of the better teams to 20 points…Today that defense didn’t show up.”

Garrett: “They’ve given up too many points lately. When they want to play these teams down the stretch, Dallas is coming next week. No one is playing better offense than the Cowboys.”

ON LIONS

McCourty on the Lions rebounding from Thanksgiving Day loss: “When you have young players, to see them respond after a tough loss, that’s what it’s about…These young guys showed, ‘Hey, you can count on us. I know it’s after Thanksgiving. We’re ready to win, we’ve played on championship teams (in college).’”

Simms on the Lions’ offense: “Once they start to run the ball [and the] defense starts to overplay the run, that’s where (offensive coordinator) Ben Johnson is great. He’ll throw you a wrinkle. You zig, you overplay this, well we’re going to throw a zag at you…I’m telling you, Jameson Williams is going to be key down the stretch because of his ability to take the top off of a defense or make something happen after the catch.”

Garrett: “I just love their balance. They were throwing it too much the last few weeks. They ran it, it all fit together. It’s back to them playing offense the way they need to. It was impressive.”

Florio on Lions DE Bruce Irvin: “He just joined the team recently. He’s only been in pads three times, he told me, since January when he finished last season with the Seahawks. He had a sack today…He said he knows from playing with Derek Carr when the Raiders were in Oakland for three years, if you get around him, he gets rattled. We saw the big hit to Carr, that was also from Irvin, he expects a fine. He knows he can’t put his body weight on the quarterback.”

ON SAINTS

Florio on QB Derek Carr’s injury: “He’s got a concussion, back injury, shoulder injury. They host the Panthers next week. Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill both played quarterback after Carr left.”

ON COLTS

Simms: “(Gardner) Minshew was great today. The Colts have been running the ball on people, they couldn’t get the run game going (today), he found Alec Pierce for big plays, he found Michael Pittman Jr. for big plays.”

ON TEXANS

McCourty on CB Derek Stingley Jr: “Stingley has been playing big. This was a big discussion, him or Sauce Gardner, and he’s been proving, ‘I’m a player out here in Houston.’”

Simms on Texans’ offense: “We know C.J. Stroud, of course, his ability to throw the football and Nico Collins, the size-speed combination is I think the thing that jumps out at all of us. Not only can he catch it over the middle, but he can beat you deep.”

Garrett on C.J. Stroud and the Texans: “This guy in the pocket is something else. He throws it to these big receivers. They’ve got a lot of young cornerstone players on both sides of the ball in Houston. They’re going to be good for a while.”

ON BUCCANEERS

Simms on WR Mike Evans: “This whole game was all about Baker Mayfield to Mike Evans with a little bit of the run-game to complement them. One of the best big-play receivers we’ve seen in the NFL the last few years.”

ON PATRIOTS:

McCourty on the Patriots’ offense: “Obviously, it’s incomplete because we didn’t get any touchdowns in this game. We were looking forward to just seeing first-downs.”

ON JETS

Garrett on the Jets’ offense: “Another ugly game in MetLife Stadium…A lot of different quarterbacks, be careful what you wish for.”

 

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Peacock Sunday Night Football Final, an NFL post-game show produced by NBC Sports, streams exclusively on Peacock following every Sunday Night Football game during the 2023 season. The show is hosted from the game site by Jac Collinsworth, Harrison, and Dungy, who will provide instant reactions to each Sunday game along with highlights and interviews, while Berry will host a weekly segment called “DraftKings Crowning Moments,” where the fantasy sports analyst will discuss his successful bets from that day; he will also provide fantasy advice and an early look at the waiver wire. Football Night in America’s studio team will also provide recaps and insights into the day’s biggest moments, while Florio will provide injury and news updates.

— Football Night in America —

“It’s like watching the old Patriots teams with Tom Brady. They need a touchdown? They’re going to score a touchdown. They’re 10-1 and I don’t feel like they’ve really played an A+ game all year.” – Chris Simms on the Eagles

“If I play defense on that team, I want somebody new, someone that hasn’t been out there.” – Devin McCourty on the Patriots QB situation

“This is the answer that you had to figure out if you’re a Kansas City Chiefs fan.” – Simms on Chiefs WR Rashee Rice (107 yards and 1 TD vs. Las Vegas)

“As Ludacris said, ‘Move – get out the way’ – all day long against this Saints defense.” – Simms on the Falcons’ rushing attack in win vs. New Orleans

Peacock Sunday Night Football Final Streams EXCLUSIVELY on Peacock Following Ravens-Chargers and Every Sunday Night Football Game During 2023 Season

STAMFORD, Conn. – Nov. 26, 2023 – NBC Sports’ presentation of Week 12 of the 2023 NFL season continued tonight from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., with Football Night in America leading into coverage of Ravens-Chargers on Sunday Night Football on NBC and Peacock.

Maria Taylor hosted FNIA from NBC Sports’ Studio 1 in Stamford, Conn. She was joined by three-time Super Bowl Champion Devin McCourty, former NFL quarterback Chris Simms, NFL Insider Mike Florio and fantasy sports industry pioneer Matthew Berry. Hall of Fame head coach Tony Dungy and two-time Super Bowl winner Rodney Harrison joined co-host Jac Collinsworth and at the site of the game.

Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Jason Garrett (analyst), Melissa Stark (sideline reporter) and Terry McAulay (rules analyst) are calling tonight’s game.

Tonight’s pre-game coverage also included McCourty’s interview with Ravens QB Lamar Jackson. Click here to watch the full interview.

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Following are highlights from tonight’s edition of Football Night in America on NBC and Peacock:

ON RAVENS

Harrison on this year’s Ravens team: “I actually think this team is better (than in Lamar Jackson’s MVP season in 2019). Offensively, they’ve given Lamar a lot more freedom. Safety Kyle Hamilton told me they’re only scratching the surface of what they can do on the defensive side of the ball…they’re winning in different ways. It’s not just Lamar Jackson making plays.”

Simms on the Ravens’ defense: “They never let you be comfortable. You don’t know who’s blitzing or what kind of coverage they’re in…Mike Macdonald, the defensive coordinator of the Ravens, will tactically take chances and I love that about him…they lead the league in sacks, but they don’t have one premier pass rusher. That speaks to the scheme of the defensive coordinator and what he’s doing.”

ON CHARGERS

Dungy on QB Justin Herbert: “All these experts out here saying that Justin Herbert puts up good numbers but he’s not a good quarterback – you couldn’t be more wrong. This guy is doing everything for them. He’s throwing the ball well, moving around, just making all kinds of big plays.”

Harrison on Herbert: “If I’m Justin Herbert, I have to go into this game with the mindset that I have to score as many points as possible. It has to be a shootout because I can’t trust my defense.”

Dungy on the Chargers: “Their problem is on defense. They’re talented, but they are not playing consistent football. They are going to have their hands full with that Baltimore running game.”

ON EAGLES

Simms on OT win vs. the Bills: “The Eagles are unreal. Their resilience. They hold you to a field goal, they score a touchdown. You miss a field goal? They kick a 59-yarder in the rain…it’s like watching the old Patriots teams with Tom Brady. They need a touchdown? They’re going to score a touchdown…they always have an answer…they’re 10-1 and I don’t feel like they’ve really played an A+ game all year. Philly just does whatever they’ve got to do to win on a given Sunday and there’s a lot to be said about that.”

McCourty: “That’s the difference between the Eagles and all of the other teams in the NFL. They can do it multiple ways. We’ve talked about the 49ers – they have to play a certain type of game to be successful. Philly doesn’t. They figure it out in-game, they adjust, and they win at the end of the day.”

ON BILLS

Simms on OT loss vs. the Eagles: “The Bills are not as good as the Eagles. They have no wiggle room here so the mistakes are amplified with Josh Allen. He threw a bad interception when they had control of the game…but it’s the Eagles that were really the star of the show.”

ON STEELERS

McCourty on the Steelers’ offense under interim OC Eddie Faulkner in win vs. the Bengals: “Kenny Pickett was throwing the ball down the field…everyone has been saying, ‘Use these weapons.’ They used them, they came to play today, and it worked out well for them.”

McCourty on WR Diontae Johnson not reacting to fumble: “You watch him and you say, ‘Move. Block. Do something.’ He doesn’t block – if he has been blocking, he might not see the ball. But now he sees (the fumble and return). ‘You’re one of our fastest guys. Chase. Do something.’”

ON CHIEFS

Simms on WR Rashee Rice (107 receiving yards and one touchdown catch): “This is the answer that you had to figure out if you’re a Kansas City Chiefs fan…somebody at the wide receiver position is going to have to stand up and be the guy and make the defense gameplan for them a little bit…if they can keep running the ball, (Travis) Kelce over the middle and some one-on-one matchups outside for Rice? They’ll find a niche for him and they’ll become more explosive in the pass game.”

McCourty on Rice: “He can catch crossing routes, he can go down the field, he can do so much for this offense.”

ON PATRIOTS

McCourty on the QB situation: “I do believe that we will see somebody different at quarterback. I’m not sure if it’s (Bailey) Zappe. If I play defense on that team, I want somebody new, someone that hasn’t been out there.”

Simms: “As far as Mac Jones, can we definitively say we won’t see him out there again this year? I think the problem is there’s not a lot of great answers they have on their roster. I feel like his time with this regime is coming to an end, but they need to do something different. Give the ball to Malik Cunningham and see what he can do.”

ON COLTS

Simms on win vs. Buccaneers: “They dominated the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball today. It wasn’t just the run game, they harassed Baker Mayfield with their defensive line throughout…watch out for this Colts team. They’re alive.”

ON JAGUARS

Simms on the Jaguars’ win vs. the Texans: “One thing I loved, the Jaguars attacked in the passing game – made a lot of big plays. Calvin Ridley stood up a lot today, they found him a number of times. Trevor Lawrence looked great as well. The Jacksonville Jaguars are a really good team.”

ON FALCONS

Simms on the Falcons: “Their team is built around the offensive line. For the amount of money they spent, they’ve got to start dominating up front. As Ludacris said, ‘Move – get out the way’ – all day long against this Saints defense.”

McCourty on RB Bijan Robinson: “Hey Atlanta – this is why you brought Bijan Robinson to the A. He was able to run the ball…they made sure to put the ball in Bijan Robinson’s hands all day.”

LAMAR JACKSON WITH DEVIN MCCOURTY

Jackson rating the Ravens’ offense: “I would say we’re a seven (out of 10). The sky is the limit for us. We hit strides but it’s about being consistent.”

Jackson on running more: “As long as we win the game, I did enough running. The game has been getting a lot faster – it’s changing, but in a good way.”

Jackson on the chip on his shoulder this season: “The chip, is trying to get a ‘chip (championship). I really don’t care about the noise – I like being the underdog. When we’re getting praised, that’s when I get mad. I don’t want to hear that stuff. Don’t talk about us, talk about the other teams. I like when they overlook us.”

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Peacock Sunday Night Football Final, an NFL post-game show produced by NBC Sports, streams exclusively on Peacock following every Sunday Night Football game during the 2023 season. The show is hosted from the game site by Jac Collinsworth, Harrison, and Dungy, who will provide instant reactions to each Sunday game along with highlights and interviews, while Berry will host a weekly segment called “DraftKings Crowning Moments,” where the fantasy sports analyst will discuss his successful bets from that day; he will also provide fantasy advice and an early look at the waiver wire. Football Night in America’s studio team will also provide recaps and insights into the day’s biggest moments, while Florio will provide injury and news updates.

— Football Night in America —

“I love their coach, I love their team, I love their quarterback. Their grit was demonstrated today.” – Jason Garrett on the Detroit Lions

“League MVP is a possibility. I asked him about it, and he said, ‘Look, I’m just trying to win a Super Bowl, and everything else would be a cherry on top.’” – Mike Florio on speaking to Browns DE Myles Garrett

“He’s rewired the robot. We’re seeing the guy we saw back in Seattle that’s confident, running an offense, and making some splash plays every game.” – Chris Simms on Broncos head coach Sean Payton’s influence on Russell Wilson

“That’s good defense right there! ‘All gas, no brakes.’ Get down, man!” – Devin McCourty on Jets head coach Robert Saleh accidentally tackling QB Zach Wilson

Peacock Sunday Night Football Final Streams EXCLUSIVELY on Peacock Following Vikings-Broncos and Every Sunday Night Football Game During 2023 Season

STAMFORD, Conn. – Nov. 19, 2023 – NBC Sports’ presentation of Week 11 of the 2023 NFL season began tonight from Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo., with Football Night in America leading into coverage of Vikings-Broncos on Sunday Night Football on NBC and Peacock.

Maria Taylor hosted FNIA from NBC Sports’ Studio 1 in Stamford, Conn. She was joined by former Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett, three-time Super Bowl Champion Devin McCourty, former NFL quarterback Chris Simms, NFL Insider Mike Florio and fantasy sports industry pioneer Matthew Berry. Hall of Fame head coach Tony Dungy and two-time Super Bowl winner Rodney Harrison joined co-host Jac Collinsworth and at the site of the game.

Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), Melissa Stark (sideline reporter) and Terry McAulay (rules analyst) are calling tonight’s game.

Pre-game coverage included Michael Smith’s interview with Vikings QB Joshua Dobbs in the latest edition of “Gets It.”

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Following are highlights from tonight’s edition of Football Night in America on NBC and Peacock:

ON VIKINGS

Simms on the Vikings’ offense with QB Joshua Dobbs: “(Head coach) Kevin O’Connell is an unbelievable game planner in helping out Dobbs as far as they have quarterback-friendly plays…They don’t waste plays. They run plays into defensive looks they want.”

Harrison on Dobbs: “The fact that he can go to different NFL locker rooms and not only feel comfortable, but the players accept him, I think it speaks to the type of person he is. They told me, ‘When we lost Kirk Cousins, we felt our season was over. (Dobbs) came in and made it about the team so we believe.’”

Garrett on the Vikings’ defense: “They never let the quarterback or play-caller get in a rhythm or feel comfortable when they break from the huddle, and that’s why Brian Flores has done a great job so far.”

Harrison on Flores’ gameplan against opposing quarterbacks: “He doesn’t care if you’re a rookie or a vet. He’s coming at you.”

ON BRONCOS

Simms on Sean Payton’s influence on Russell Wilson: “He’s rewired the robot. We’re seeing the guy we saw back in Seattle that’s confident, running an offense, and making some splash plays every game.”

Garrett on how Payton coaches quarterbacks: “The best thing he does for quarterbacks is he makes the game simple for you…6-7 times a game he’s going to ask Russ to cook.”

Harrison on Denver’s defense: “The biggest difference for me is the effort. Players are flying around, congratulating each other, forcing turnovers – they’re having fun playing defense and that’s the way it’s supposed to be.”

Dungy on CB Patrick Surtain II: “If you were going to draw up a cornerback: tall, strong, fast, great ball skills, and all his teammates say a tremendous leader.”

ON BROWNS

Simms on the Browns’ defense in their win over the Steelers: “They are the best. They out-Steelered the Steelers, defense controlled the ball. It’s all led by that guy Myles Garrett…the best defensive player in football.”

Simms on the Browns’ postseason chances: “I’m not going to pick them to win the division, but I’m not taking the Browns out of the playoff conversation. Best defense in football, one of the best running teams in football, really good screen game, so they have some quarterback-friendly things to survive with a rookie quarterback (Dorian Thompson-Robinson).”

Florio on Myles Garrett: “League MVP is a possibility for Garrett. There hasn’t been one on the defensive side of the ball since Lawrence Taylor in 1986. I asked him about it, and he said, ‘Look, I’m just trying to win a Super Bowl, and everything else would just be a cherry on top.’”

ON LIONS

Garrett on Detroit’s win over Chicago: “You go to Detroit and you watch them in training camp, everyone is walking around in ‘Grit’ t-shirts…I love their coach, I love their team, I love their quarterback. Their grit was demonstrated today.”

ON BEARS

Simms on QB Justin Fields: “He looked really good coming back from injury. Threw the ball well. I think a lot of people think they were going to move on from Justin Fields after this year, I think he’s going to make them think twice about this.”

ON CHARGERS

Garrett on the Chargers’ narrow loss to the Packers: “This is the story of the Chargers this year: missed opportunity late in the game…Everybody in that organization is squeezing the club too tight, white knuckling everything and it’s showing up in their execution time and time again in these big moments.”

McCourty on the Chargers: “In New England we had a saying: ‘You can’t win unless you stop losing.’ If you watch this Chargers team, they haven’t found a way to stop making losing-type plays…You cannot have a successful winning football team if you don’t make the easy plays.”

ON BILLS

Garrett on the Bills’ first game with new OC Joe Brady, a win over the Jets: “I like how they took pressure off of Josh Allen. They got the running backs involved in the passing game. He didn’t feel like he had to do everything…running backs are your best friend (as a quarterback).”

ON JETS

McCourty on head coach Robert Saleh accidentally tackling QB Zach Wilson: “What do you mean it’s not going well? That’s good defense right there! ‘All gas, no brakes.’ Get down, man!”

ON DOLPHINS

McCourty on the Dolphins’ defense: “Jalen Ramsey’s return lifted this Miami defense. He made plays all over the field today…Mike McDaniel said he’s one of the best players he’s ever coached.”

ON GIANTS

Simms on QB Tommy DeVito and the Giants’ win over the Commanders: “He had a great game today, made some great plays. There was a nice gameplan put together by (Brian) Daboll.”

Florio on the broken showers at FedExField: “After the game the showers were not working for both teams and DeVito said he was trying to wash in the sink, guys were trying to use water bottles. I told him he could take a nice hot shower when he gets back to mom’s house.”

Simms: “That’s going to be a smelly plane ride home.”

ON TEXANS

Taylor on the success of C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson, Jr., Houston’s top two draft picks from 2023: “If you’re in the Texans’ front office, are you not patting yourself on the back right now?”

Simms on rookies Stroud and WR Tank Dell: “This is one of the hottest combos in football right now…every week I feel like we’re talking about them.”

ON 49ERS

Simms on the 49ers after beating the Buccaneers: “The 49ers got everybody healthy, a ton of answers, and when you couple that with (head coach Kyle) Shanahan’s creativity, it’s almost impossible to stop that offense. It’s ‘who do you stop?’ – they’ve got a lot of good players there in San Francisco.”

DOBBS INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL SMITH

Dobbs to Michael Smith on the correlation between being a 4.0 student and NFL quarterback: “I think I closed down the library almost every day of my college career. Those habits of being able to take the information, decipher it, retain it, and then act on it. The process of preparation is extremely related.”

Dobbs to Smith on his preparation routine: “For me, I probably play the game in my head 10 times before it even gets to gameday so there’s no doubt in my mind that I know what I need to do.”

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Peacock Sunday Night Football Final, an NFL post-game show produced by NBC Sports, streams exclusively on Peacock following every Sunday Night Football game during the 2023 season. The show is hosted from the game site by Jac Collinsworth, Harrison, and Dungy, who will provide instant reactions to each Sunday game along with highlights and interviews, while Berry will host a weekly segment called “DraftKings Crowning Moments,” where the fantasy sports analyst will discuss his successful bets from that day; he will also provide fantasy advice and an early look at the waiver wire. Football Night in America’s studio team will also provide recaps and insights into the day’s biggest moments, while Florio will provide injury and news updates.

— Football Night in America —