The Jets vs. Bills game saw Sean McDermott lose his cool over what he was sure was a clear Aaron Rodgers fumble. You could practically see the frustration pouring out of him as he threw down the challenge flag. But here’s the kicker: McDermott jumped the gun when he did not need to.

Per the NFL’s Replay Assistance rule, coaches are still responsible for challenging calls that aren’t automatically reviewed.  But thanks to this newer replay assistance rule, certain calls that coaches used to throw flags for can now be handled by the officials without needing a coach’s input. McDermott, though, seemed ready to ignore that little detail.

That was frustratingly hilarious. Sean tried to challenge the play that was reviewed. Read that again. Yeah, you read that right. And then, he was arguing about it with the refs. I mean, if he was so adamant, the league should’ve just let him. Sometimes, you’ve got to let coaches burn a challenge just to learn a lesson.

See, the thing is, replay officials or the crew in New York can assist up until the play clock hits 20 seconds. After that, it’s up to the coach to throw the challenge flag. So, if McDermott wasn’t happy with the call by then, that’s on him.

But here’s where it gets interesting. Even with replay assist in play, if a coach tosses that flag too early, it turns into a full-on coaches’ challenge. They risk losing it before the refs even finish their work. Why even attempt such a thing? Just wait it out!

In the end, McDermott’s Bills kept their cool, extending their record to 4-2. Calm after the storm, huh?

Sean McDermott and the Bills got over the line

Sean McDermott is the man with the game plan in Buffalo, boasting an impressive 63.9% win rate over eight seasons. But when your trophy cabinet is still pretty empty, people start raising eyebrows. Fans start questioning tactics. And that’s what happened after the week 5 loss to the Texans.

Fast forward to the MNF against the Jets, his team might just have saved him from some criticism surrounding his play-calling. I mean, a W tends to uplift the mood of the fans so they do not, kind of, focus on the negatives. But McDermott’s still under the spotlight, though. But not really on the hot seat.

Meanwhile, as for the 23-20 win over the Gang Green, can we just give a shout-out to Taron Johnson? His interception of Aaron Rodgers in the closing minutes practically sealed the deal for Buffalo. That’s the kind of clutch play that can turn a game around.

However, the night was littered with flags. Both teams combined for 22 accepted penalties racking up a whopping 204 yards. The fourth quarter felt more like a referee convention than a football game! You’ve got to wonder if the players were just trying to make it interesting for the fans.

In the end, it was business as usual for Josh Allen. Sean McDermott’s star under center continued to shine, completing 19 of 25 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns. It’s thought that comes whenever the Bills get a victory, now: How long before the slump hits? Or is this their time, finally? One for you to think about.