Mike Tomlin

That group sets the pace for them.

They play with great energy and emotion.

They play well as a collective.

They have an appetite for rising up in moments.

It just seems like every week you're seeing game-changing and game-deciding plays from their defense in terms of closing close ballgames out.

They make the necessary plays in waiting moments, really in all three phases.

I think about a

A third and 14, I think, versus Jacksonville, where Davis Mills scrambles into the corner of the end zone to give them a late win at home versus those guys, for example.

But you don't get in this tournament unless you had your moments.

You certainly don't win nine straight unless you have continuity.

And complimentary play, they're good in all three phases.

I think about D'Amico Ryans when I watched their tape and how he played the game and a tip of the cap to him.

I think that Houston, Texas played collectively the way that he did.

They're tough and smart.

They play and play to win.

They play with emotion, as I mentioned.

And so, man, really excited.

Don't take home playoff games for granted.

Certainly don't take home Monday night playoff games for granted.

Man, it's an honor to be in this position, excited about it, but position excited about it.