US EditionSean McDermott: 'I'm standing up for Buffalo'
Bills coach Sean McDermott criticized officials for not reviewing a close interception call that ended Buffalo’s playoff run in overtime against the Broncos.
- On Jan. 17, 2026, Bills head coach Sean McDermott criticized officials after a late overtime interception ended Buffalo's season, noting no official review took place at Mile High Stadium.
- On the play, Brandin Cooks appeared to have possession before Ja'Quan McMillian wrestled the ball away on a 3rd-and-11, but officials did not rule it as co-possession, McDermott said.
- McDermott told reporters he watched the play about 20 times and believes it was a catch, despite officials ruling otherwise and Cooks saying, `Of course, I'm always going to think I caught it, but at the end of the day, it doesn't matter, unfortunately.`
- The Broncos advanced to the AFC championship, where they will face the winner of Jan. 18's New England Patriots vs. Houston Texans game; McDermott argued officials denied Buffalo possession at the 20-yard line for a potential field goal.
- The coach demanded an explanation for players and fans, pressing why only New York replay officials ruled and the head official at the game wasn’t given a look.
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Sean McDermott vents over lack of review on controversial Josh Allen interception ruling: ‘Standing up for Buffalo’
McDermott stood up for his players and the city of Buffalo postgame, and he was not the only one to react to the controversial play that ended the Bills' season.
Bills coach rips officials after controversial call in AFC Division loss to Broncos
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Bills head coach Sean McDermott chides officials for controversial interception call: 'Not even close'
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott criticized officials after a controversial overtime interception against the Denver Broncos that ended the team’s playoff hopes.
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