As the NFL playoff picture began to take shape, several Week 11 matchups made things clear or made them more complicated.
Before “Sunday Night Football” detroit lions And philadelphia eagles Eight of the day’s 13 games – the NFC’s top two contenders by record – were decided by one point.
Eight of those 13 games were also divisional matchups. The combination of close finishes and familiar enemies provided fuel for trash talk and loud sound bites as some of the game’s best moments come from things said before or after the whistle blows.
Players and coaches carried their teams’ momentum from the field to the podium and delivered extraordinary lines in post-game sessions.
From bold statements to perfectly timed one-liners, here are the best quotes from the NFL in Week 11.
“I never opened my mouth in front of that man…I never spit on anyone.”
cincinnati bengals wr jammer chase
One of the most stressful moments of the week came in the fourth quarter. pittsburgh steelers, win 34-12 At the Bengals, when tempers flared among Pittsburgh’s defensive backs Jalen Ramsey And Cincinnati’s star wide receiver.
After playing just over 12 minutes, Ramsey was ejected from the game for punching Chase after claiming that the receiver had spit on him. Chase insisted on that version of events while denying Ramsey’s allegation in his post-game comments.
“I am angry… there is no nervousness in me, man.”
los angeles chargers LB khalil mack
Chargers’ lost 35-6 till jacksonville jaguars One of the toughest quarterback contests was featured Justin Herbertas he was held to a career-low 81 passing yards and threw one interception.
Even despite the offensive sprinkles, one of Los Angeles’ defensive standouts didn’t hold back, disappointed with the result. Still, he stressed he is not panicking and is already focused on using the upcoming bye week to reset and help the team bounce back in the next matchup.
“You see a lot of things these days. … When it comes together and works it’s great.”
Baltimore Ravens S kyle hamilton
Ravens tight end mark andrews baltimore sealed win 23-16 Above cleveland browns With some late game trickery. The veteran lined up under center on a fourth-and-inch play that looked like a standard sneak before bouncing to the left and running untouched 35 yards for his first rushing touchdown. The design helped lead Baltimore to its fourth consecutive win after a 1–5 start.
Watching from the sidelines, Hamilton couldn’t help but appreciate the creativity, and praised the courageous call that turned a short-range gamble into a game-winning score.
Ravens running back Kyle Hamilton on the offensive tackle that led to Mark Andrews’ 35-yard TD run: “When it comes together and works it’s great.” pic.twitter.com/XOBLwj7XxD
– Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) 17 November 2025
“There’s no such thing as a losing team. There’s only one losing team, and I’m the leader, and we lost.”
atlanta falcons HC Raheem Morris
carolina panthers , 30-27 overtime win Over turned into a statement game for the Falcons quarterback bryce youngWho shredded Atlanta’s defense for a franchise-record 448 passing yards, throwing three touchdowns on 31-of-45 passing with no picks. With the win, Carolina completed a season sweep of the Falcons for the first time since 2013.
Atlanta’s decline, on the other hand, continued with its fifth straight loss after a 3-2 start, which coincides with its longest losing streak within a season since 2020. After this, coach Rahim Morris did not clarify the situation. He openly accepted blame for the Falcons’ recent struggles.
“Keep ripping it, man. We love you and we’ve got your back.”
Seattle Seahawks HC Mike McDonald
In the post-game press conference, McDonald was asked what he said to the quarterback. Sam Darnold After an atrocious stat line – 29 of 44 for 279 yards, no touchdowns and four interceptions – in a lost 21-19,
Even after the turnovers and ultimately a missed 61-yard field goal, the Seahawks coach emphasized support for his quarterback with Seattle now at 7-3.
Here’s the start of Mike McDonald’s postgame presser.
He was later asked what message he had for Sam Darnold after he threw four interceptions and gave Seattle a game-winning field goal.
“Keep ripping it, man. We love you and we’ve got your back.” pic.twitter.com/ehGbyp1oUT
– Brady Henderson (@BradyHenderson) 17 November 2025
