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Sean McDermott

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Sean McDermott: facts drawn from the play-by-play.

FanIQ Research · May 9, 2026 · 6 facts, every one from the play-by-play

Seven straight 10+ win seasons (2019-2025) — only Andy Reid (KC) and Mike Tomlin (PIT) have matched that during their tenure peaks.

Rare

McDermott Bills record by season

Year	W	L
2017	9	7
2018	6	10
2019	10	6
2020	13	3
2021	11	6
2022	13	3
2023	11	6
2024	13	4
2025	12	5

Wins by year

Season	Wins
2017	9
2018	6
2019	10
2020	13
2021	11
2022	13
2023	11
2024	13
2025	12

98 career wins through 9 seasons. 64.1% career winning rate is top-5 among active HCs.

Milestone

Career totals through 2025

Stat	Total
Seasons	9
Wins	98
Losses	55
Win %	64.1%
Playoff trips	7
Division titles	5

He took over a 25-year playoff drought and ended it in his 1st year. Then made 6 more playoffs in 8 seasons.

Comparison

Bills playoff appearances under McDermott

Year	Furthest Round
2017	Wild Card (loss)
2019	Wild Card (loss)
2020	AFC Championship (loss)
2021	Divisional (loss)
2022	Divisional (loss)
2023	Divisional (loss)
2024	AFC Championship (loss)

Career playoff record of 5-7 — among the worst January track records for any HC with 7+ playoff trips.

Anomaly

McDermott playoff record

Stat	Value
Trips	7
Wins	5
Losses	7
AFC title games	2 (0-2)
SB record	0-0

His 2025 Bills scored 530+ points (NFL top-3) — more than any McDermott team that lost in the playoffs.

Split

BUF 2025 stat profile

Stat	Value
Wins	12
PPG For	31.2
PPG Against	22.0
Off EPA rank	3
Def EPA rank	13

He inherited a Bills franchise with 1 winning season in 17 years. He's now produced 8 winning seasons in 9 attempts.

Trend

Win % by phase

Phase	Years	Win %
Pre-McDermott (2000-2016)	17	42.5%
McDermott era (2017-2025)	9	64.1%

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