Ron Rivera Presser: Washington survives and defeats the Falcons 34-30

LIVE: Coach Rivera speaks to the media after the win https://t.co/nTrQjqGIdn

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) October 3, 2021

“Hats off to him” - Ron Rivera on Taylor Heinicke #WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/iyikfC4neN

— Darren M. Haynes (@DarrenMHaynes) October 3, 2021

Ron Rivera on Taylor Heinicke: “He’s got tremendous ability to deliver. Hats off to him.”

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 3, 2021

Rivera called Heinicke a dynamic player. Said that pass to JD was all him. Poise to see him on other side of the field. Then JD took from there. Said Heinicke always gives them a chance.

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 3, 2021

Ron Rivera addressing the media. Although there were plenty of mistakes made throughout the game, Washington never really got down, which gave the team a chance to win things at the end.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) October 3, 2021

Ron Rivera on the defense’s struggles: “We dropped a couple coverages we shouldn’t have.”

— Sam Fortier (@Sam4TR) October 3, 2021

Rivera said the defense clearly has to be better. Said he won’t ignore reality. Need answers on third down. Said it’s on all of them. Sometimes it’s on one players sometimes could make a better call

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 3, 2021

Rivera: We fought to the end.

He would love for Washington to this momentum into its game against a very talented New Orleans team.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) October 3, 2021

LIVE: QB Taylor Heinicke speaks to the media after the win https://t.co/NyT4r9cP6g

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) October 3, 2021

Taylor Heinicke said McKissic was his 5th read on this insane play.pic.twitter.com/rddWwBQ6QX

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 3, 2021

Taylor Heinicke lived with his sister and brother-in-law while he was still trying to get back in the league. Both were at the game, along with many young players Heinicke trained while living out here. pic.twitter.com/CNr638yaNy

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 3, 2021

LIVE: WR Curtis Samuel speaks to the media after the win https://t.co/fZZJN4fmys

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) October 3, 2021

Curtis Samuel on Terry McLaurin: He's a very special player. He's playing at a very high level right now.

— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWFT) October 3, 2021

LIVE: WR Terry McLaurin speaks to the media after the win https://t.co/POJVp2xFhb

— Washington Football Team (@WashingtonNFL) October 3, 2021

“No play is dead when Taylor is back there” - Terry McLaurin @wusa9 #WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/Z6CZ8K2s8M

— Darren M. Haynes (@DarrenMHaynes) October 3, 2021

Bobby McCain on that 42-yard TD by Cordarrelle Patterson: "Oh that's on me. I got a little too aggressive. That's on me."

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 3, 2021

Update: post-game, Safety Bobby McCain said that this touchdown was his blown coverage responsibility.

It was a Cover 3 package and McCain should have been deep over the top of WJIII.

You can clearly see WJIII expecting help up top but none there makes it look bad. https://t.co/j33QgoQmiK

— Chad Ryan (@ChadwikoTWW) October 3, 2021

McCain also was fired up about the criticism the D is getting. Said to write it when they play well. (Note: they were praised all summer)… But said it doesn’t matter what anyone outside the team says.

— John Keim (@john_keim) October 3, 2021

Since he went down that path, I then asked Bobby McCain if he understood why folks in the media or others are criticizing the defense considering the incoming hype and the current level. https://t.co/MAfBGdQNdn pic.twitter.com/a1pQSyMitk

— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) October 3, 2021

Washington S Bobby McCain, on the defense’s meeting on the sideline in the second quarter: pic.twitter.com/9ltRb1hc83

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 3, 2021

“I think it was terrible.” Jon Allen on the roughing the passer call on Chase Young

— Rhiannon Walker (@InstantRHIplay) October 3, 2021

Jonathan Allen on the defense: “There’s really not much for me to say other than we have to play better.”

— Matthew Paras (@Matthew_Paras) October 3, 2021

JD McKissic said he had about 23, 24 family and friends at the game. All got to see his game-winner.

— Nicki Jhabvala (@NickiJhabvala) October 3, 2021

“I knew that I scored” JD McMissic on touchdown run being reviewed @wusa9 #WashingtonFootball pic.twitter.com/1d853foLYb

— Darren M. Haynes (@DarrenMHaynes) October 3, 2021