Sean McDermott: "You Learn When You Go Up Against The Best" | Buffalo Bills

Head Coach Sean McDermott addressed the media on December 12th 2025, two days before the Bills matchup with the New England Patriots. Topics include: Injury updates,  the team's "next man up" mentality, the challenges in facing New England, Tyrell Shavers improvement, and the importance of having Joey Bosa back healthy.

Bills Left Tackle Dion Dawkins addressed the media after practice on December 11th, 2025. Topics Include: the team's mindset heading into this week's matchup against the New England Patriots, Josh Allen as a competitor against other top Quarterbacks, being an elite running offense, winning games in December, the toughness of divisional games, Tyrell Shavers's selflessness and performance, and what changes in December/January.

Quarterback Josh Allen addressed the media after practice on Wednesday December 10th. Topics include: the rivalry with the New England Patriots, the importance of taking care of the ball on the road, the lessons they can take from the first meeting, executing to the best of his ability, and his relationship with QB Drake Maye.

Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott met with the media on December 10, 2025 and discussed the latest injury updates, the key AFC East matchup against the Patriots this week, what he's seen from Drake Maye, the team's journey, and veteran leadership.

Bills Defensive Coordinator Bobby Babich met with the media on December 8, 2025 and discussed Christian Benford's big plays in the victory over the Bengals, the takeaways from the game, and facing Drake Maye and the Patriots coming up.

Bills Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady addressed the media on December 8, 2025 after the 39-34 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Topics include: Josh Allen's play against top NFL quarterbacks, the impact the tight ends had against Cincinnati, thoughts on snowy game conditions, reflection of play calls, what it means to be a wide receiver on this team, and a look ahead to the matchup against New England.

Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott addressed the media on December 8, 2025 after the 39-34 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. Topics include: injury updates, looking ahead to the AFC East matchup against Patriots, reaction to Josh Allen's touchdown pass to Khalil Shakir, Allen's "it factor", an update on Darnell Savage Jr., the growth of rookie Maxwell Hairston, importance of Dalton Kincaid's return, and the evolution of the offense.

Head Coach Sean McDermott addressed the media after the39-34 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday December 7th. Topics include: the defensive coming up with big plays late in the game, CB Christian Benford's interception return for a touchdown meant for the team, being agressive on fourth down all game, blitzing from the corner position, what he saw from QB Josh Allen in the second half, and going through adversity during a game

Cornerback Christian Benford addressed the media after the39-34 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday December 7th. Topics include: his interception return for a touchdown, what his touchdown meant to the momentum of the game, what's it like playing with QB Josh Allen, matching up with a tough receiving corps of the Bengals, and what this win says about the team

Linebacker Shaq Thompson addressed the media after the39-34 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday December 7th. Topics include: improving third down defense, CB Christian Benford interception return for a touchdown, and how the game flipped in the second half.

Quarterback Josh Allen addressed the media after the39-34 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday December 7th. Topics include: guying making plays, the defense stepping up, being aggressive on 4th down, his long touchdown run, his game closing quarterback rush, getting the tight ends involved in the game, and being a confident group in the second half.

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.