McDermott was as clear as possible about the referees during the game the Buffalo Bills unfortunately lost to the Kansas City Chiefs. Sean McDermott witnessed another heartbreaking playoff defeat for the Buffalo Bills against the Kansas City Chiefs,

Speaking with the media on Thursday, Bills coach Sean McDermott was asked about the impact of the officiating on the result of Buffalo's 32–29 defeat in the conference title game. McDermott made clear he didn't think the refs were responsible for the Bills' loss.

Immediately after the Buffalo Bills lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC title game, head coach Sean McDermott suggested his team is capable of winning big games and claimed his team will figure out how to beat Patrick Mahomes and company.