Head Coach John Harbaugh
On facing Eagles RB Saquon Barkley:
"Wow, where do you start with Saquon Barkley? He's just a really hard guy to tackle. I think his vision is really good. ... His ability to see from edge to edge and all the way across whenever there's a gap that's not defended – he can see it. [He can] not only see it but get to it. All of the other highlight stuff is there as well, but just his ability to make a defense pay for not being in the right spot is probably the thing that jumps out at me the most."
On the offensive line's performance this season:
"I think our O-line is playing well. They have established the line of scrimmage a lot of times. I think they've done a good job of pass protection, protecting Lamar [Jackson], and giving us a chance to get the ball downfield, which is always a challenge. We've had some really good pass rushing teams that we've played, too, so we're really proud of those guys, but they can be so much better. There is so much more growth in those guys, and I think we all just try to keep our nose to the grindstone and see if we can get better from one day to the next, one game to the next and see how good we can get."
On playing a highly anticipated game on Sunday:
"It's always exciting to play in big games. It's another big game for us. We had a big game last week; we had a big game the week before that; we had a big game the week before that, and this is the next one, and this is a really big game. This is a really good team we're playing. I think some people think that they might be the best team in the league, and that's the way they're playing."
On facing Philadelphia's "tush push" sneak:
It's a very unique play; I think they've mastered it, obviously. We ran one this last week [in] a similar type [of] deal, but they've been doing it for a long time now and they just continue to do it well. ... We've studied it, we have a plan, we'll do our best against it, and we'll see what happens."
QB Lamar Jackson
On the Eagles' defensive front:
"Jalen Carter is amazing. Those guys up front are doing an amazing job getting after the quarterback, causing disruption in the backfield. [They're] an explosive defense, that's what I'm seeing – [they have] great corners, all around defense, safeties. Pretty smooth."
On the slow offensive starts:
"Just stay on schedule, instead of having to get back on track. The first pass was like a 15-yard gain – it was like a first down – then, they called it back for a penalty. They called it on Pat [Ricard], so things like that, [it's] not necessarily always our fault, but they are calls. The refs have to do their job to make calls and stuff like that, so we just have to stay on schedule. That's our biggest thing, and that's what I meant by that statement."
On why he has been so successful (23-1) against the NFC:
"Probably because we're not familiar with each other; I'd say that. I'm just going to give you that, because I really have something else on my mind, really. I'm going to give you that."
Jackson, Hamilton, Henry & More: Ravens Press Conferences 11/27/24
QB Lamar Jackson, S Kyle Hamilton, RB Derrick Henry, OLB Odafe Oweh, TE Isaiah Likely, OLB Tavius Robinson, and Head Coach John Harbaugh speak with the media.
S Kyle Hamilton
On facing Barkley:
"Obviously, he is a great running back, can get out [of] the backfield, [is] elusive, fast, strong, and they've got an O-Line to help him, too. So, it's going to be a challenge, but I feel like we've got a pretty good run [defense] ourselves."
On the defensive improvements over the past couple weeks:
"Every week is different than the last. You can't just assume that the week that we're in right now is going to be the same as it was before; it's going to be different. Every week, you've got to face different challenges and come out and play the game. But I think we're on the right trajectory right now, and I think guys are playing with confidence, and I think we're peaking at the right time."
On playing so many big games this season:
"It helps, definitely – just having that experience. From Week 1, obviously, playing against [Kansas City] on Thursday [in the] first game of the year. ... It just helps younger guys grow up a lot quicker. We're going to be only playing [in] big games from here on out, so we've got to get used to it at some point, and I feel like we have done a good job of that, and we can take that into the postseason and do what we can."
RB Derrick Henry
On what has impressed him about Barkley:
"I think [Saquon Barkley] is a generational back. He's doing a hell of a job [and has] been a great back in this league since he came in. He's been playing well for them this year."
On seeing running backs that got free agent contracts succeed:
I'm happy for those guys. They've been doing a hell of a job [of] playing the running back position [and] showing their value. We all just want to give other running backs behind us opportunities. So, they've been [doing] a great job [of] showcasing their talents, and we just want to keep doing that."
On Philadelphia's defensive front:
"They're a great front. They're disruptive, [and] they rely on their front, heavily. They've got great linebackers, who are very smart, who play very well together. [They have] two rookies on the defense who are playing outstanding, as well, who are fast, explosive, and [they're] good in the back end, as well. So, overall, [they're a] great defense – the No. 1 defense in the league – so it shows on film."
