That's a great listen to. That's a great job, o, man, great job at home in January. Right, these games are gonna be tough, man, They're gonna be tough. Roll impressed by how we adjusted half the time. Right, Well, they're going our way. We lost them on Metam. You guys come in. You kept your boys, coaches to the great job. You guys executed a great freaking job. Man. Hey, welcome to the playoffs. Baby. That's one of our goals, right, That's what we set out early in the year. One of our goals win a division. We get a chance to do that at home. Hey. The blend of humility and confidence big time this week. But I'll be pretty Vivian's punch our ticket man, finding the way, finding the way every week, no overthinking. Right, go play football. We play the football. Exciting time to be a Buffalo building, the fan of the Buffalo builds. Welcome into Week eighteen of the Sean McDermott Show, presented by Connors and Ferris your workers Camp Attorneys. I'm Steve Tasker and I'm pleased to be joined by Sean McDermott coach. Thanks as always for joining us. You clinched your fourth trip to the playoffs in just five seasons of the Buffalo Bills head coach. Obviously, you're playing for the division title this coming week, but what does it mean to you to turn this franchise that struggled for so long into a team that really is considered a perennial playoff contender. Well, I think you know, Steve, I appreciate you saying that. It's it's humbling to hear you say that, and how time flies, right, I feel like it was just yesterday we arrived here. And it's really been a team effort from day one. With the resources and support that Terrying Kim give us, meaning Brandon and myself and our stabs respectively, and being able to do things with Brandon where we're aligned on things, and then the players and coaches and personnel department, and not just the football side of the building, but everyone chipping in and doing their part. It's been, as I said, a true team effort. Yeah, well, well said, And yeah this season, your rushing offense has been a topic at conversation all through the season, and now your team goes out and rushes for a season high two hundred and thirty three yards, four tds on the ground. You do it. Against Atlanta, Devon had his first hundred yard game of the year, had two rushing touchdowns of his own. How great is it to get Devin Singletary and your rushing offense going like this headed into the playoffs. It's big, you know, as you know, the weather here is not always eighty and sunny, and nor was it this past weekend, and it may not be this coming weekend. So you've got to be able to have that running game in tow and the point of attack physicality, and that was really good to see this past weekend. Now, Josh struggled through the air, but he was great running with the football. He had eighty one yards and two touchdowns on the ground. He became the first quarterback in NFL history with four consecutive seasons with six or more rushing touchdowns. How important is the running element of his game to your offense? Yeah, that'll be big. You know, you've got to be able to do that and got to be able to do it well this time of year. And I know Josh has mentioned this before. Even when they know that we're going to run it like we were in the formatted offense. At the end of the game, with roughly five minutes to go, we were able to put the game away. And I think that's a statement type of example of what we were able to do in the game. The first scoring play of the game was a safety, and then you guys responded with two straight touchdowns to take the lead. And then came the turnovers and you were trailing at the half, but you bounced back in the second half. And I want to ask you how important it was to see your team show that resilience and keep fighting back with the playoffs right around the corner. Yeah, that's huge. And you know, you've been through a lot of playoff games and this time of year, and it's always going to be cold in most places you play, and it's going to be those close games that go back and forth, and a lot of times are decided by a big mistake on one side of the ball or the other. And so taking care of the football and having the discipline that you need to carry throughout four quarters is an important part of our team going forward. Yeah. Overall, your defense has really stepped up over the last three games. You guys have been making a push for the playoffs. Now, And how do you think he added pressure of that playoff carrot out there elevated your defensive unit, and which players do you think have really improved their game down the stretch. Well, I think it has increased the urgency right in particular in the position we were in and what those guys then did and how they did it and how they executed at a high level the last couple of weeks. As you said, I think at Oliver's really shown through the last couple of weeks and two sacks in the last two games, and that pivotal moment in the game right after half where we turned the ball over unfortunately, agg came out and made a couple huge plays for us that change the momentum of the game. Coach, your team has had quite the journey to secure this playoff spot, and with one more regular season game to play, what would you like to see your team improve the most in before heading into the playoffs. Yeah, that's a great question, Steve. I think we've got plenty to work on. I mean, we've talked about ball security in taking the ball away on both sides of the football, and special teams that can be better from this past weekend's game, and then we're gonna need to be able to do things with more discipline and more detail at times on both sides of the ball. And it always comes down to the line of scrimmage. I mean, can you protect your quarterback, can you affect the opposing quarterback? And how well you play at the point of attack with your fundamentals. I think that'll be big force as well. Thanks coach. We're gonna catch up with you later in the show to get your final thoughts on your upcoming matchup with the Jets. The game plan is presented by Energy Mark, the official energy supplier to the Buffalo Bills. Game preview is presented by Independent Belt. You deserve the red shirt treatment. Welcome to the final week of the regular season. Addie Glave here with your Week eighteen game preview. The ten and six Buffalo Bills will be taking on the four and twelve New York Jets. The FC East Division title is on the line, and with the win, the AFC East belongs to Buffalo. It would mark the first time winning the East in consecutive seasons since the Bills did it four years in a row from nineteen eighty eight to nineteen ninety one. While the Jets only have four wins, they have been tough to beat over the last few weeks and went tot to toe with the defending Super Bowl champions, losing by a last minute touchdown. The Jets average eighteen point eight points per game, which ranks twenty fifth, and average three hundred and twenty two total yards per game, good for twenty first in the NFL. Their most productive weapon is running back Michael Carter, who has nine hundred and forty five sperma yards and four rushing touchdowns. The Jets defense is allowing an average of close to thirty points and three hundred and ninety six total yards a game, both of which are the worst in the NFL. The Bills, on the other hand, are averaging close to thirty points a game, sitting at twenty eight and a half, which is good for third best. Josh Allen has forty total touchdowns, which is the second most in the NFL. The Bills also lead the NFL with a plus one seventy seven point frential, which is on pace to be the highest enfranchise history. Buffalo's defense continues to be toughest one by allowing just seventeen points and two hundred and eighty six yards per game, both ranked top two in the NFL. They've allowed only eleven passing touchdowns so far this season, which is the lowest amount in the league. The Bills leave the series against the Jets with sixty six wins and fifty six losses. With another win, they'll also sweep the Jets for the second straight season. That's this week's Gave preview, Steve, back to you. Thank you, Maddie. Coach. You're facing the Jets for the second time this year and they're coming off a last second loss to the defending champs. How much have they improved since the last time you've seen them. Well, I think they've improved a ton, Steve. They really have. And listen to that game that we played a month or so ago, or maybe even more than a month ago. Got a little bit lopsided, probably because of the ball, as we've already discussed here. So we expect them to come in and play with a lot of energy. And you're right, they took the defending world champs to the last minute of the game, and so I think they've got some momentum. They're gonna come in here, fire it up and want to go into their off season on a high note. Well, this is going to be the first time that you faced Zach Wilson, who missed the first game with an injury. What do you expect to see from him? He's the number two overall pick in the final game of his rookie season, right, you know? His season reminds me a little bit of Josh's season from the standpoint of being able to start a little bit and then come back and due to injury, watch things unfold from the sideline. There's a lot of growth sometime that comes when you're able to watch for a few games. And he certainly looks like he can make all the throws. He's mobile, can move in and out of the pocket and extend plays. It looks like he's off to a really good start, all right, coach, Thanks good luck on Sunday. We'll be back next week for a special playoff edition of the show. And to everybody at home, thanks again for watching. The Sean McDermott Show, presented by Connors and Ferrison has Always Go. Bills. Final Thoughts is presented by Toyota, the official vehicle of the Buffalo Bills. Let's Go Places. The Sean McDermott Show is presented by Connors and Ferris, your Workers' comp Attorneys, by Independent Health, You Deserve the rich Shert Treatment, by Toyota, the official vehicle of the Buffalo Bills, Let's Go Places, by Kalida, official healthcare system of the Buffalo Bills, and by ECMC ECMC bringing hope and healing to Western New York
That's a great listen to. That's a great job, o, man, great job at home in January. Right, these games are gonna be tough, man, They're gonna be tough. Roll impressed by how we adjusted half the time. Right, Well, they're going our way. We lost them on Metam. You guys come in. You kept your boys, coaches to the great job. You guys executed a great freaking job. Man. Hey, welcome to the playoffs. Baby. That's one of our goals, right, That's what we set out early in the year. One of our goals win a division. We get a chance to do that at home. Hey. The blend of humility and confidence big time this week. But I'll be pretty Vivian's punch our ticket man, finding the way, finding the way every week, no overthinking. Right, go play football. We play the football. Exciting time to be a Buffalo building, the fan of the Buffalo builds. Welcome into Week eighteen of the Sean McDermott Show, presented by Connors and Ferris your workers Camp Attorneys. I'm Steve Tasker and I'm pleased to be joined by Sean McDermott coach. Thanks as always for joining us. You clinched your fourth trip to the playoffs in just five seasons of the Buffalo Bills head coach. Obviously, you're playing for the division title this coming week, but what does it mean to you to turn this franchise that struggled for so long into a team that really is considered a perennial playoff contender. Well, I think you know, Steve, I appreciate you saying that. It's it's humbling to hear you say that, and how time flies, right, I feel like it was just yesterday we arrived here. And it's really been a team effort from day one. With the resources and support that Terrying Kim give us, meaning Brandon and myself and our stabs respectively, and being able to do things with Brandon where we're aligned on things, and then the players and coaches and personnel department, and not just the football side of the building, but everyone chipping in and doing their part. It's been, as I said, a true team effort. Yeah, well, well said, And yeah this season, your rushing offense has been a topic at conversation all through the season, and now your team goes out and rushes for a season high two hundred and thirty three yards, four tds on the ground. You do it. Against Atlanta, Devon had his first hundred yard game of the year, had two rushing touchdowns of his own. How great is it to get Devin Singletary and your rushing offense going like this headed into the playoffs. It's big, you know, as you know, the weather here is not always eighty and sunny, and nor was it this past weekend, and it may not be this coming weekend. So you've got to be able to have that running game in tow and the point of attack physicality, and that was really good to see this past weekend. Now, Josh struggled through the air, but he was great running with the football. He had eighty one yards and two touchdowns on the ground. He became the first quarterback in NFL history with four consecutive seasons with six or more rushing touchdowns. How important is the running element of his game to your offense? Yeah, that'll be big. You know, you've got to be able to do that and got to be able to do it well this time of year. And I know Josh has mentioned this before. Even when they know that we're going to run it like we were in the formatted offense. At the end of the game, with roughly five minutes to go, we were able to put the game away. And I think that's a statement type of example of what we were able to do in the game. The first scoring play of the game was a safety, and then you guys responded with two straight touchdowns to take the lead. And then came the turnovers and you were trailing at the half, but you bounced back in the second half. And I want to ask you how important it was to see your team show that resilience and keep fighting back with the playoffs right around the corner. Yeah, that's huge. And you know, you've been through a lot of playoff games and this time of year, and it's always going to be cold in most places you play, and it's going to be those close games that go back and forth, and a lot of times are decided by a big mistake on one side of the ball or the other. And so taking care of the football and having the discipline that you need to carry throughout four quarters is an important part of our team going forward. Yeah. Overall, your defense has really stepped up over the last three games. You guys have been making a push for the playoffs. Now, And how do you think he added pressure of that playoff carrot out there elevated your defensive unit, and which players do you think have really improved their game down the stretch. Well, I think it has increased the urgency right in particular in the position we were in and what those guys then did and how they did it and how they executed at a high level the last couple of weeks. As you said, I think at Oliver's really shown through the last couple of weeks and two sacks in the last two games, and that pivotal moment in the game right after half where we turned the ball over unfortunately, agg came out and made a couple huge plays for us that change the momentum of the game. Coach, your team has had quite the journey to secure this playoff spot, and with one more regular season game to play, what would you like to see your team improve the most in before heading into the playoffs. Yeah, that's a great question, Steve. I think we've got plenty to work on. I mean, we've talked about ball security in taking the ball away on both sides of the football, and special teams that can be better from this past weekend's game, and then we're gonna need to be able to do things with more discipline and more detail at times on both sides of the ball. And it always comes down to the line of scrimmage. I mean, can you protect your quarterback, can you affect the opposing quarterback? And how well you play at the point of attack with your fundamentals. I think that'll be big force as well. Thanks coach. We're gonna catch up with you later in the show to get your final thoughts on your upcoming matchup with the Jets. The game plan is presented by Energy Mark, the official energy supplier to the Buffalo Bills. Game preview is presented by Independent Belt. You deserve the red shirt treatment. Welcome to the final week of the regular season. Addie Glave here with your Week eighteen game preview. The ten and six Buffalo Bills will be taking on the four and twelve New York Jets. The FC East Division title is on the line, and with the win, the AFC East belongs to Buffalo. It would mark the first time winning the East in consecutive seasons since the Bills did it four years in a row from nineteen eighty eight to nineteen ninety one. While the Jets only have four wins, they have been tough to beat over the last few weeks and went tot to toe with the defending Super Bowl champions, losing by a last minute touchdown. The Jets average eighteen point eight points per game, which ranks twenty fifth, and average three hundred and twenty two total yards per game, good for twenty first in the NFL. Their most productive weapon is running back Michael Carter, who has nine hundred and forty five sperma yards and four rushing touchdowns. The Jets defense is allowing an average of close to thirty points and three hundred and ninety six total yards a game, both of which are the worst in the NFL. The Bills, on the other hand, are averaging close to thirty points a game, sitting at twenty eight and a half, which is good for third best. Josh Allen has forty total touchdowns, which is the second most in the NFL. The Bills also lead the NFL with a plus one seventy seven point frential, which is on pace to be the highest enfranchise history. Buffalo's defense continues to be toughest one by allowing just seventeen points and two hundred and eighty six yards per game, both ranked top two in the NFL. They've allowed only eleven passing touchdowns so far this season, which is the lowest amount in the league. The Bills leave the series against the Jets with sixty six wins and fifty six losses. With another win, they'll also sweep the Jets for the second straight season. That's this week's Gave preview, Steve, back to you. Thank you, Maddie. Coach. You're facing the Jets for the second time this year and they're coming off a last second loss to the defending champs. How much have they improved since the last time you've seen them. Well, I think they've improved a ton, Steve. They really have. And listen to that game that we played a month or so ago, or maybe even more than a month ago. Got a little bit lopsided, probably because of the ball, as we've already discussed here. So we expect them to come in and play with a lot of energy. And you're right, they took the defending world champs to the last minute of the game, and so I think they've got some momentum. They're gonna come in here, fire it up and want to go into their off season on a high note. Well, this is going to be the first time that you faced Zach Wilson, who missed the first game with an injury. What do you expect to see from him? He's the number two overall pick in the final game of his rookie season, right, you know? His season reminds me a little bit of Josh's season from the standpoint of being able to start a little bit and then come back and due to injury, watch things unfold from the sideline. There's a lot of growth sometime that comes when you're able to watch for a few games. And he certainly looks like he can make all the throws. He's mobile, can move in and out of the pocket and extend plays. It looks like he's off to a really good start, all right, coach, Thanks good luck on Sunday. We'll be back next week for a special playoff edition of the show. And to everybody at home, thanks again for watching. The Sean McDermott Show, presented by Connors and Ferrison has Always Go. Bills. Final Thoughts is presented by Toyota, the official vehicle of the Buffalo Bills. Let's Go Places. The Sean McDermott Show is presented by Connors and Ferris, your Workers' comp Attorneys, by Independent Health, You Deserve the rich Shert Treatment, by Toyota, the official vehicle of the Buffalo Bills, Let's Go Places, by Kalida, official healthcare system of the Buffalo Bills, and by ECMC ECMC bringing hope and healing to Western New York