{
  "id": 5873689,
  "title": "Why Sean McDermott predicts Buffalo Bills and LA Rams will make the Super Bowl",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/why-sean-mcdermott-predicts-buffalo-bills-and-la-rams-will-make-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T00:37:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-sean-mcdermott-predicts-buffalo-003705431.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sean McDermott, who led the Buffalo Bills for nine seasons, did not guide the team to a Super Bowl during his tenure. The Bills have not reached the Super Bowl in 32 years prior to McDermott's arrival. While he secured eight postseason appearances, he ultimately decided to depart from the team. His replacement, Joe Brady, is seen as a competent replacement following McDermott. The Bills have also made strategic roster changes that reinforce their position in the AFC East division.\n\nDespite his dismissal, McDermott remains an admirer of the team and has selected them as the team to face the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl. He attributes this prediction to the strength of the roster and the recent roster moves made by the organization. McDermott expressed confidence in the team's ability to compete, stating that they should be considered a potential Super Bowl contender based on the roster activity and moves made by the team.\n\nWhen asked directly about his Super Bowl prediction involving the Bills and the Rams, McDermott stated that he believes the outcome will be a \"great Super Bowl\" between the two teams. The former coach also revealed that he is rooting for the Buffalo Bills, emphasizing his connection to the team and the community from his time in Buffalo.\n\nThe Los Angeles Rams, known for their strong roster, including quarterback Matthew Stafford, wide receivers Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, and defensive linemen Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald, are considered the favorite to make the Super Bowl. However, the Bills, led by quarterback Josh Allen, have the talent to step up and pose a significant challenge in the playoffs, as suggested by McDermott.",
  "summary": "Sean McDermott was the head coach of the Buffalo Bills for nine seasons, and during his tenure, the team made it to the postseason eight times. Despite his regular-season success, McDermott was unable to lead the Bills to the Super Bowl, which is why the franchise decided to move on from him this offseason.",
  "key_points": [
    "Sean McDermott predicts Buffalo Bills and LA Rams will make the Super Bowl.",
    "McDermott led Bills for nine seasons, no Super Bowl during tenure.",
    "Bills made roster changes, McDermott sees them as Super Bowl contenders."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Sean McDermott's Super Bowl prediction pits his former team, the Buffalo Bills, against the Los Angeles Rams, reflecting his confidence in the Bills' roster and recent strategic changes.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}