Bills coach McDermott rekindles Carolina ties vs former team

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott, center, talks with officials during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Orchard Park, N.Y., Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) runs away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (90) after a catch during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark LoMoglio)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore is tackled by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Darren Hall during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton stands on the sidelines after leaving the game during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)