What the Detroit Lions said in the locker room after beating the Dallas Cowboys

Here is a collection of postgame quotes from Detroit Lions players and coaches following their 47-9 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

Dan Campbell

About whether the team was tempted to throw to Dan Skipper deep in the red zone.

“Well, we tried to get a hit on Decker, but it didn’t work. Meager. We were really close, but no, we didn't quite make it. We tried to score in different ways, but we couldn't.” Get this. That's pretty much the only thing.

Jared Goff

Whether the bankruptcy was revenge for the defeat in Dallas last year.

“To be honest, this has nothing to do with last year. This is a completely new team, them and us. We wanted to play a good game and we succeeded at every level. Everyone played well. It was the best feeling I've had coming into a game in a long time. I know a lot of other people also had the same feeling throughout the week.”

David Montgomery

About what clicked on offense in the last two games.

“I think there was a period at the beginning of the season where we were trying to figure out our identity and put it together. I think now we're starting to implement a lot more. The funny thing is that we don't even all agree; the little things here and there that we can clean up. The sky really is the limit for us. I’m excited to see what comes next.”

Taylor Decker

On the creativity of the offense and its overall performance.

“We knew we were going to come in here and we were going to release the clip. We wanted to make a statement and get this win. That's a talented squad they have over there and especially when we have a bye, we don't do that. “We want to improve our performance because we did well offensively and I think we played even better this week.

Alim McNeill

How the team can replace Aidan Hutchinson.

“I just have to do this. That's all, I have to move forward. That's a big part that went under. So we have to step forward and make plays and make up for it. I just have to do this, there’s no blueprint for it. “I just have to step up and play.”

Penei Sewell

His reaction to Aidan Hutchinson's injury.

“We all know that this game brings injuries, but still all the hard work is the reason I am saddened the most. Just because I know what kind of player he is, how much work he puts in and the sacrifices he makes. “He does a lot with his body, a lot of time.”

Amon-Ra St. Brown

About the offense's use of trick plays.

“It's fun, it's great. The Penei game, I wish it hadn't been recalled. That would have been the highlight of the game if it had stood. But I love trick plays, I tell everyone I feel like they always do work when you call them. I think we're 3 on 3? We're pretty good at it, it's a lot of fun.

Alex Anzalone

What the loss of Aidan Hutchinson means for the team.

“I would probably focus more on the human aspect. I think it's obvious how good he is and what a great player he is on the field, what he does schematically for our team and what a season he's had. Seeing him in this situation somehow brings you back down to earth. We play a violent, dangerous sport. It just is what it is and it happens. Seeing him go out like that is hard just from a human perspective.”

Isaac Ukwu

His consolation as he made his NFL debut on Sunday.

“I felt really comfortable. Coach T instilled a lot of confidence in me all week, and then when Hutch went down during the game, he obviously showed the utmost confidence in me. I felt like I was very well prepared.”

Kerby Joseph

What he saw during his interception.

“There were four of them. I fought my way through all the traffic, and once I fought my way through all the traffic, I knew all the traffic was in, so he only had one option, and that was to get out. So he held on.” Standing and walking out, I just looked at the quarterback.

Brian Branch

Which went well for the defense.

“I feel like it was the preparation that helped us. To be honest, we played a complete defensive game. Shoot, AG called a great game plan, he put everyone in great positions to make plays. Big praise to AG and us for implementing the game plan.”