QB Josh Allen and TE Dalton Kincaid
Reporters asked the Bills head coach about potential injuries to QB Josh Allen and TE Dalton Kincaid, pointing out broadcast angles showing an awkward landing for Allen after a scramble and Kincaid flexing his wrist late in the game after a reception.
McDermott shared that he did not have any immediate concerns about either player, citing just general soreness overall for both.
“As you saw, (Josh) took some shots there, and he plays extremely hard, but just sore overall at this point,” he said about the QB.
Same goes for Kincaid who had a career-high 108 receiving yards.
“He’s sore as well, dealing with just some overall body soreness,” McDermott added.
Personnel Updates
WR Keon Coleman did not see the field during the first quarter against the Patriots due to a disciplinary decision.
“Head coach discipline,” McDermott stated. He added that the Bills are “looking for more consistency” from their second-year wide receiver.
“Growth and maturation. That leads to consistency more than anything,” McDermott said.
Coleman responded well in the second half, catching a two-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.
LB Jimmy Ciarlo was signed to the active roster ahead of Week 5.
“Jimmy’s approach every week, every day. He’s one of the first ones in, then the last to leave. You know his story, it’s been documented. He’s got great energy every day, no matter if he’s up for a game or not up for a game, which to me, speaks volumes about who he is,” McDermott said. “His character, football is important to him, and he’s a big time team player, so I’m happy for him. And he went out and competed his first NFL game. I was proud that of him.”