Nothing says “we're serious about making the playoffs” like munching on a cigar in the locker room after winning the AFC Wild Card Round.
And nothing says “we're focused on the job at hand” like calling out ESPN analysts like Rex Ryan, who wants to coach the Jets again, on an Instagram livestream. .
Then again, Joe Mixon has good reason to celebrate.
“I'm smoking Rex Ryan's bye week pack,'' running back said. told his social media followers After the Texans beat the Chargers 32-12 on Saturday night, he took a deep breath while smoking a cigar.
Mixon, who finished the contest with 119 all-purpose yards and one touchdown, clarified comments the former Jets and Bills head coach made during an appearance on ESPN's morning show “The Get Up” earlier in the week. I took it to heart.
“The Chargers, basically…I never expected them to get a bye on Saturday. Oh, wait, they have to play. [the Texans]. What's the difference? ” Ryan said.
When asked earlier this week what he thought about these comments, Mixon replied, “I'm just here to let the helmet and shoulder pads do the talking…I'm not going to comment.”
But after a big playoff win and a little bit of nicotine, the comments started flowing.
Although Ryan didn't pick the winner correctly, it seems like he had the right idea in likening Saturday's contest to a walkover.
Rams quarterback Justin Herbert didn't seem ready to play four quarters of football, throwing a career-high four interceptions and just one touchdown.
Houston's defense provided heavy pressure throughout the game, sacking Herbert four times and holding the Chargers' typically high-powered ground offense to just 50 yards.
Los Angeles scored just 12 points, a far cry from its season average of 23.6 points, and had only 261 total yards compared to the Texans' 429.
C.J. Stroud struggled to get started, but regained his form midway through the second quarter.
By the end of the game, Stroud had one touchdown, 282 yards through the air, and an additional 42 yards on the ground.
