McDermott’s long tenure frames the safety-by-committee approach as Buffalo navigates Hamlin’s IR stint, relying on Poyer’s veteran leadership and Hancock’s development while maintaining a flexible, disciplined defense.

McDermott’s Bills aim to impose pace and precision against a middle-of-the-pack Falcons defense, orchestrating an attack that maximizes Allen’s versatility and the receiving corps, while leaning on a disciplined defense to control the game’s tempo and keep the spread in manageable territory.

McDermott’s weekly injury updates shape Week 6 expectations. His handling of the Bills’ depth and game plan under fluctuating health will determine how aggressively Buffalo leans on protection, run game, and defensive rotations against Atlanta’s varied attack.

McDermott framed Coleman’s benching as accountability, signaling a coaching culture that prioritizes discipline and consistent behavior alongside production in a demanding schedule.

McDermott provided the injury update and stressed a day-to-day approach, masking the impact on lineup decisions as Buffalo weighs Kincaid’s oblique issue and a bevy of limited players ahead of MNF.