What They're Saying: Lions Got Their Identity Back

Was Lions said in the locker room after defeating Raiders.

Here is a collection of quotes from Detroit Lions players and coaches following their 26-14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders:

Dan Campbell

On the team winning despite struggles in the red zone: "That says let's not do that again. Let's just not, let's take those out of there. But we continued to, we let them back in, we kept letting them back in and you can't keep doing that. But when your defense is playing that good, you can overcome those. That's stuff we'll be able to correct, clean up. We talk about it all the time and you're fortunate when you turn the ball over three times and miss a field goal that you're able to come out with a win. But the most important thing was getting our identity back, and we did that." 

Tracy Walker III

On the defense bouncing back from last week's struggles: "Last week, we definitely left a lot of plays out there. We wanted to bounce back from that and showcase still what we're about and that we're a top-five defense. For us, we wanted to just come back and do our jobs and execute and we did that." 

On the Ford Field atmosphere: "I love our fans. Our fans are absolutely amazing, some of the best fans I've ever seen in the league. We need that. We go out there and try to make sure that we keep them happy because happy fans are good for us. At the end of the day, we love that our fans come out and support us and they pack the stadium out the way they do. So we've gotta keep that going." 

Jahmyr Gibbs

On his 26-carry, 152-yard performance: "You know, the more reps you get, you're only getting more comfortable in the league. I feel like, going forward, I feel like in the beginning I was playing too fast. I was a little bit nervous and stuff. These two games helped me progress as a player and slowed me down a little bit in my reads and all that." 

On if he thought Monday's game would be a breakout for him: "As a competitor, you always feel like you can have these games at any moment. I don't go into a game knowing this game or this one will be the game. I think every game could possibly be the game."

On his 27-yard touchdown: “We went inside zone play. O-line did a great job, I trusted them. I always have trust in them. You’re hitting that spot in practice all week, we knew that spot was going to be open and you know, just got to jump through and make a play.”

Aidan Hutchinson

On the defense's performance: "It's what all good teams do. You've gotta bounce back. The ebbs and flows of a season can weigh on your mind a little bit but you've gotta stay on the course." 

On being 6-2 at the bye week: "It's always great, going into the bye with a win. Especially in the league. So I'm very excited for a little off time. It's gonna be a good break, mental break, physical break and then get back to it when we play L.A." 

Jahmyr Gibbs Jolts Lions to 26-14 Victory against Raiders

Sam LaPorta

On Jahmyr Gibbs leaping into the stands after scoring a touchdown: "I just was making sure he was gonna get down safely, that was my only concern. Football is a game, we've been playing it since we were little. So how you choose to celebrate, it's awesome." 

Colby Sorsdal

On the emotions of starting his first game: "Man, I mean, you know what? I was just ready to roll. I mean, you dream of playing on a stage like this your whole childhood. When you get here, you can't really describe the feelings of running out. Especially with a packed crowd here at Ford Field. It was surreal and I was just excited to play some football, if I'm being honest." 

Taylor Decker

On the impact of Graham Glasgow: "Knows different fronts, which different packages, personnels. Always been a very intelligent player and when they said they were gonna sign him back here, I was excited. We love him, he's one of my best friends, we get along. He meshes well with everybody in the O-line room. I remember when he was still in Denver and he was at my wedding, all the O-line guys were there and were like, 'Graham, he's awesome, look at his outfit.' So it's been fun having him here and he's just going whatever's asked of him and playing really well on top of that. So that's huge value, to have depth at the O-line position. He's a very good player and to be able to have him kinda do whatever we need him to do is pretty incredible."