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Jaylen Waddle – December 11, 2024 Download PDF version

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

WR Jaylen Waddle

(What’s changed in the last couple of weeks where it’s been more like the old days in terms of you and WR Tyreek Hill getting a lot of targets?) – “That’s just confidence from the OC, the quarterback going out there and letting us play fast, putting the ball in our hands and expecting us make plays.”

(What kind of momentum does that win in overtime provide you going into this week?) – “It means a lot. It was a hard-fought game; it was a game we really needed to win. It just showed what this team could do. It definitely gave us a lot of confidence, but it’s a whole other team, a whole other gameplan. We’re just going about it like any other week.”

(Do you find you’re getting thicker skin just considering the last three weeks have already been like the playoffs for you guys right? Must-wins every week?) – “It’s a must-win. We definitely got to win out if we want to make that chance to play in the playoffs. Every game is important, every game we need and it’s fun. It’s a fun experience, especially with this team, with these guys. It’s fun.”

(What do you see in the Texans matchup?) – “A great team. Definitely get the ball, ball hungry team. Their d-line is really tied into their backend. It’s going to be a hard game. I think they have like a top five ranked defense, get pressure on the quarterback. DBs are playing great, (Derek) Stingley Jr. is having a career year. They’re a good group.”

(Earlier you mentioned confidence when you were asked about what changed. Did you make any appeal or reminder to coaches that you can do what you can do?) – “No, man. I think over the years, they kind of know my ability, know what I can do and know the type of guy that’s in the locker room and on the field. They know.”

(Were you thinking inside, “Man, I’m really looking forward to when they open it up again?”) – “I really look forward to winning, man. All that is good, but having a good game with an ‘L’ really doesn’t mean too much.”

(What’s it going to mean to go back to Houston?) – “It means a lot going back. Got a lot of family, and friends coming to the game, so it’s going to be big.”

(You’ve played there before?) – “We had a preseason game there last year. We practiced there for a week.”

(How many ticket requests did you get, ballpark?) – “If I told you, you wouldn’t believe me. (laughter)”

(You think 100?) – “No, not 100, but it’s going to be definitely more than 100 people there that I know, for sure.”

(How did it feel to the partner with T Terron Armstead and Calais Campbell for the Christmas event this past Monday?) – “That was great. Giving back to the community that support us is always key. The event went good. ‘T-stead’ (Terron Armstead) and Calais (Campbell) were great. A lot of teammates came out and supported us, so that’s always great.”

(How much do you think you’ll reflect when you’re back in Houston, when you back in your hometown? Just a childhood dream, I’m sure?) – “I remember my first game was at NRG – it used to be called Reliant Stadium. I remember going and watching the Texans play when I was a kid, so just playing in the stadium now is going to be a surreal moment.”  

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