Sean McDermott: "Toughness Of Our Football Team Is What's Going To Drive Us"

Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott met with the media on December 5, 2025 and discussed the latest injury updates, the play of Christian Benford, Dion Dawkins winning the Walter Payton Man of the Year award, the matchup against the Bengals, and Darius Slay.

Bills tackle Dion Dawkins met with the media on December 4, 2025 and discussed winning his fourth Walter Payton Man of the Year award, what it was like missing the last game vs. the Steelers, the performance of his teammates filling in, the work of OL coach Aaron Kromer, what Shaq Thompson has brought to the team, and support from his staff and teammates.

Quarterback Josh Allen addressed the media after practice on Wednesday December 3rd. Topics include: playing against a premier quarterback, building trust with WR Brandin Cooks, the importance of having a good week of practice, playing their best down the stretch, being 12-1 in December the last three years, and how well RB James Cook has played the last three weeks.

Linebacker Shaq Thompson addressed the media after practice on Wednesday December 3rd. Topics include: playing the Bengals with QB Joe Burrow returning from injury, playing Buffalo Bills football, Cincinnati's run game, and creating turnovers.

Head Coach Sean McDermott addressed the media prior to practice on Wednesday December 3rd. Topics include: the development of the defensive backfield, QB Joe Burrow returning from injury, the Bills having the #1 rushing offense in football, the running backs involvement in the pass game, the need to be consistent down the stretch, and CB Christian Benford being named AFC defensive player of the week.

Bills Defensive Coordinator Bobby Babich met with the media on December 1, 2025 and discussed Christian Benford's performance in the win, the team's play in December, keeping a consistent approach, the team's pass & run defense units and the leadership Shaq Thompson brings.

Bills Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady addressed the media on December 1, 2025, one day after the 26-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Topics include: the birth of his daughter, repetition of successful run plays, James Cook's workload, what goes into having the #1 rushing offense, what Keon Coleman brought to the lineup, the importance of December football, and the person Dion Dawkins is behind the scenes.

Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott addressed the media on December 1, 2025, one day after the 26-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Topics include: Injury updates, how to keep the level of play consistent, offensive line performance against Pittsburgh, importance of games in December, James Cook's leadership on and off the field, the team needing to play aggressive and disciplined on defense, and Shaq Thompson being a difference maker.

Head Coach Sean McDermott addressed the media after the 26-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday November 30th. Topics include: getting a win in a tough environment, the takeaways in the second half, stopping the Steelers run game, eliminating turnovers and penalties, rushing the ball for over 240 yards, the defense turning it up a notch, the offense response after QB Josh Allen got hit, and OL Ryan Van Demark and Alec Anderson stepping up and playing at a high level.

Quarterback Josh Allen addressed the media after the 26-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday November 30th. Topics include: setting a rushing record for opponents in Acrisure Stadium history, playing with backup tackles, OL Ryan Van Demark and Alec Anderson stepping up and playing at a high level, the offense had in the first half, DE Joey Bosa's sack that CB Christian Benford returned for at touchdown, the defense setting the tone in the second half, getting the ball out quick, eliminating turnovers, his record breaking touchdown run, and what RB James Cook brings to the team.

Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott met with the media on November 28, 2025 and discussed the latest injury updates ahead of Bills-Steelers, what he's seen from new WR Brandin Cooks, the WR & OL outlook, the matchup versus Pittsburgh, and Christian Benford being named Week 13 NFLPA Community MVP.

Bills Quarterback Josh Allen addressed the media after practice on November 26th. Topics Include: his health going into practice, going back to Wyoming, practicing with different tackles, communication with a potentially different OLine, level of urgency going into Week 13, Brandin Cooks fit with the offense, the possibility of Keon Coleman returning being "day to day", challenge of Steelers defense and TJ Watt, and the need to limit turnovers.

Head Coach Sean McDermott addressed the media prior to practice on Wednesday November 26th. Topics include: signing WR Brandin Cook to the active roster, getting Cooks up to speed this late into the season, facing a tough Steelers defense, Pittsburgh's pass rush, the approach this week, the level of urgency, learning opportunities for the backups, signing DE Shaq Lawson, and an injury update.

Bills Defensive Coordinator Bobby Babich met with the media on November 21, 2025 and discussed play calling, the rhythm in the second half, the pass rush, the approach on the road, and players stepping up due to injuries.

Bills Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady met with the media on November 21, 2025 and discussed play calling, the challenges against the Texans, and opportunities for Khalil Shakir & Tyrell Shavers.

Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott addressed the media on November 21, 2025. Topics include: Injury updates headed into a "mini bye week", the team needing to embrace the grind on the road, reflecting on the Texans' explosive defense, offensive adjustments in play-calling moving forward, second half improvement on defense, and the team looking forward to getting into a rhythm starting Week 13.

Head Coach Sean McDermott addressed the media after 23-19 loss to the Houston Texans on Thursday November 20th. Topics include: Houston getting pressure with just four rushers, generating pressure on QB David Mills, the defense stepping up in the second half, not winning on first down, being predictable on the offensive side of the ball, and an injury updated.

Quarterback Josh Allen addressed the media after 23-19 loss to the Houston Texans on Thursday November 20th. Topics include: how well the Texans defense played, Houston's pass rush, the final drive, injuries on both sides of the ball, and having a chance at the end of the game.

Bills Left Tackle Dion Dawkins addressed the media after practice on Tuesday November 18th. Topics include: receiving his key to the city, challenge of facing Houston on a short week, on "weird" games the Bills have had in Houston, seeing Gabe back in a Bills uniform and what he added to the offense, how Offensive Line Coach Aaron Kromer has made him a better football player, on what Reggie Gilliam brings to the offense, and seeing (and hearing) DT Ed Oliver back in the building today.

Bills Quarterback Josh Allen addressed the media after practice on Tuesday November 18th. Topics include: facing a tough Houston Texans defense, playing on a short week, the game against Houston last year, the trust he has in WR Tyrell Shavers, making the most of your opportunities, his takeaway from the game on Sunday, and distributing the ball to everyone.

Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott addressed the media prior to practice on Tuesday November 18th. Topics include:playing on a short week, the talent Houston has on the defensive side of the ball, the physicality that the Texans play with, LB Terrell Bernard's growth over his career, not riding the high of last game, players earning playing time, this week being my cause my cleats, and an injury update.

Bills Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady met with the media on November 17, 2025 and discussed the play of Tyrell Shavers & Gabe Davis at wide receiver, Josh Allen playing confident & his play as a runner, his faith in Keon Coleman, the challenge of facing the Texans defense.

Bills Defensive Coordinator Bobby Babich met with the media on Monday, November 17th. Topics include: what's clicked for Cole Bishop, Terrel Bernard's growth over the years, the challenges presented this week with preparing for Houston's two quarterbacks, what he has seen from Maxwell Hairston, challenges on the defensive line, Deone Walker's earned role on the defense, second half and in-game adjustments, and his connection to cancer awareness.

Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott met with the media on November 17, 2025 and discussed injury updates, the balance of preparing for the Texans on a short week, and the performances of players including Josh Allen, Maxwell Hairston, Gabe Davis, Deone Walker, Tyrell Shavers, Christian Benford and Dorian Williams.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen met with the media on November 16, 2025 after scoring 6 touchdowns in the team's 44-32 win over the Buccaneers. He discussed the team's performance on offense, the play of Tyrell Shavers & Gabe Davis, staying consistent, and the defense & special teams making key plays in the victory.