Their 32–29 loss in the AFC Championship game was another heartbreaking moment, but some fans and analysts pointed to controversial officiating as a factor in the outcome. Speaking with the media, Bills head coach Sean McDermott was asked about the questionable calls that went against Buffalo.

Chiefs defeat of Bills in AFC Championship game continues to generate a fiery debate around poor officiating, a factor of which Sean McDermott was keenly aware

Sean McDermott has stood behind a podium and answered questions about why his team could not solve Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in the playoffs.