Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel seemed to have a chip on his shoulder Sunday afternoon, and for good reason.
The Dolphins defeated the Buffalo Bills 30-13, tying for the third-largest upset in the NFL this season and marking the largest home upset for an underdog this season, according to ESPN Research.
After the win, a photo circulated on social media of the Dolphins’ head coach driving by the Elbo Room — a hot spot for visiting Bills fans as well as the epicenter of the Florida Panthers‘ Stanley Cup celebration — with what seemed to be McDaniel trolling Bills Mafia. He had his driver’s side window down with his left arm hanging out of the vehicle and had a pair of sunglasses on.
When asked by reporters Monday whether it was him in the photo, McDaniel wouldn’t confirm or deny his whereabouts.
“That’s why I like the good ol’ days, you know. The throwbacks of yore where you could trust the internet and the images because you know it is pretty detailed that I live in that area. But, AI, right?” McDaniel told reporters.
“I live in that area; AI is real; that’s what I got for you.”
Wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who is on injured reserve, took to social media to praise McDaniel.
“I see coach back on that pettt dog [s—] I love it,” Hill wrote, alongside three laughing emojis.
According to ESPN Analytics, Buffalo had a 68.3% win probability before the Dolphins — who were 2-7 coming into Sunday’s matchup — took control of the game, going up 16-0 in the first half.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns. Dolphins running back De’Von Achane added 174 yards and two TDs on the ground.
