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.

There have been calls for the Buffalo Bills head coach's job because he hasn't been able to get over the hump in the playoffs and reach a Super Bowl. McDermott has guided the franchise to five straight AFC East titles. McDermott is 5-1 against Kansas City in the regular season but 0-4 in the playoffs.

The Buffalo Bills came up short again in the quest for their first Super Bowl title this season. They gave the Kansas City Chiefs one heck of a fight during Sunday's AFC Championship Game but lost by a field goal,