The Sheriff's Office was working Monday to talk further with the Bills and the NFL about the reported incident.

Dylan Wentland, 28, of West Seneca said he heard the boy shout, "You're irrelevant!" as the Miami players walked through the tunnel to the field for warmups. That's when McCain, 26, turned around and threatened to spit in the boy's face, Wentland said.

"He's the nicest kid in the world. He's sat behind us for years with his dad. He was just having a good time," said Wentland, a 15-year season ticket holder. "I go, 'Dude, what’s wrong with you? What kind of role model are you for the kid?' "

Wentland said he didn't interact with McCain any more during the game, but when the game ended and players left the field, McCain sought him out.

"I haven’t even said a word to him. He runs right up to me and spits in my face and then runs down the tunnel," Wentland said. "I mean literally wound up, hocked and just spit right in my face while I’m standing there."

He said sheriff's deputies tried to escort Wentland out of the area after the incident, but other fans came to his defense.

Scott Hammond of Mendon, the father of the 13-year-old boy, backed Wentland's account.