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.

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,