Multiple National Football League players and coaches attributed recent game outcomes to God during post-game interviews on Sunday. These statements followed decisive moments in several matchups, including a Denver Broncos victory over the Dallas Cowboys and a Baltimore Ravens win in Brazil.
After the Broncos defeated the Cowboys on NBC, safety Talanoa Hufanga credited divine intervention for his performance, which included two interceptions and a touchdown. Hufanga told reporters, "Honestly man, all praise to God, just to come out here, believe in myself, believe in my teammates to be in the right spot." He added, "Man, all glory to God that I go out there and play and have some fun." When asked about halftime discussions by NBC's Melissa Stark, quarterback Bo Nix responded by directing credit to a higher power. Nix stated, "But like he said, all glory to God. He's really good. He's given us this platform. He's given us this opportunity and our job is just to make the most of it." Hufanga concluded the exchange by urging the audience to "Believe."
In another game, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson described his mindset during a final-second play against the Cowboys in Brazil. The Ravens won with a kick set up by a long pass completed by Jackson with one second remaining. Jackson told reporters that he had no doubt in his mind because he had prayed to Jesus and God. He said he felt like they had already won but could not show it, noting that he placed all his faith in kicker Tyler Loop at that moment.
Washington Commanders linebacker Leo Chenal suffered a neck injury in the first half of their game and was transported to a local hospital, where doctors confirmed movement in all his extremities. Kain Medrano replaced Chenal and returned a fourth-quarter interception for a game-deciding touchdown. Reflecting on his injured teammate, Medrano said, "Yeah, obviously, we lost a brother, but we're all praying for him."
The New York Giants also secured a win without their starting quarterbacks, Jaylen Daniels and Jaxson Dart, who were both injured. Jameis Winston led the offense, while safety Jevon Holland intercepted a pass at his own 4-yard line with 24 seconds remaining to seal the victory. Winston expressed gratitude for the outcome, saying, "Elated, praise God, so happy and grateful that he did what I thought he was going to do." He noted that he had told Holland on Friday that he would make the biggest play when the game was on the line.
New York Giants coach John Harbaugh began his post-game press conference by offering thanks. He stated, "Praise and glory to our Savior. And to our guys, nothing but respect for finding a way to win a tough game in the fourth quarter." The Giants currently hold a 2-1 record.