Keon Coleman Carries Risk Into New England Matchup
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman was quiet in all but one play (a 64-yard reception) against the Detroit Lions. Despite his lackluster usage, the rookie was on the field for 63% of the snaps in his first game back from a wrist injury. That was more than any other Buffalo receiver. Coleman may play the most but Buffalo often rotates their receivers and Josh Allen spreads the football around. Khalil Shakir, who mans the slot, is the most reliable of the group. The Bills are favored by 14 points, which could lead to more rushing attempts rather than downfield throws, an area where Coleman shines. The second-round pick is in the WR5 range in the rankings this week.
Keon Coleman Catches One Long Pass Against Detroit
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman caught one pass for 64 yards in the team's 48-42 win over the Detroit Lions. The rookie only saw two targets in his first game since Week 9. His lone reception came on a deep completion after a Josh Allen scramble drill. Unfortunately, Coleman wasn't more involved, given the 559 offensive yards that Buffalo racked up. Just nine of Allen's 23 completions were to wide receivers as the coaching staff utilized several running backs and tight ends. With how Allen shares the love on offense, Coleman will be difficult to trust in Week 16 against the New England Patriots.
Keon Coleman Returning From Four-Game Absence In Week 15
Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman (wrist) practiced in full on Friday, according to head coach Sean McDermott, and will not carry an injury designation into Sunday's Week 15 showdown against the Detroit Lions. It will be Coleman's first game back after missing the last four contests. In addition to Coleman, the Bills are also expecting tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee) to return despite his questionable tag. It means there will be more competition for aerial targets for receivers Amari Cooper and Khalil Shakir, although they could still have hefty roles in a game that should feature plenty of offensive fireworks on both sides. The 21-year-old Coleman had 22 catches for 417 yards and three touchdowns on 36 targets in his first nine NFL games. After a long layoff, though, Coleman could struggle to get involved on Sunday, making him a shaky WR4/flex in the fantasy playoffs.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (wrist) has missed the last four games due to a wrist injury but has been a full participant at practice this week. Ian Rapoport reports that Coleman is expected to play on Sunday against the Detroit Lions. His return would affect Mack Hollins and Curtis Samuel the most in terms of fantasy relevance, while Amari Cooper and Khalil Shakir might see a target or two fewer. Coleman has registered 22 receptions for 417 yards and three touchdowns on 36 targets throughout his rookie season, and likely has WR3 potential in Week 15.
Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman (wrist) put in another full day of practice on Thursday and looks primed to make his return in a Week 15 tilt on the road in Detroit against the Lions. Coleman has not played since suffering a wrist injury back in Week 9, but he's tracking towards a return this weekend, barring a setback on Friday. In addition to Coleman, Buffalo should get tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee) back from an injury that has kept him out the last several weeks. It means that receivers Amari Cooper and Khalil Shakir will have more competition for targets in what should be a shootout at Ford Field. Tight end Dawson Knox will go back to the No. 2 role. The 21-year-old Coleman has had a decent role in his first nine NFL games, catching 22 passes for 417 yards and three touchdowns, but his per-week PPR average has him outside the top-50 receivers. He'll be a WR4/flex with upside if he returns to face Detroit in what should be a high-scoring affair.
Keon Coleman Practicing In Full To Start Week 15 Preparation
Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman (wrist) was a full participant in the team's first official practice (a walkthrough) of the week on Wednesday, signaling that he could finally be ready to return for a Week 15 showdown in Detroit against the Lions. The 21-year-old is battling a wrist injury that he suffered in Week 9. He was limited in practices last week and was questionable on the final injury report, but Buffalo eventually played it safe and kept him out of the Week 14 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. A full practice to begin the week is a good sign that he's trending in the right direction to return this Sunday, although nothing is guaranteed yet. With tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee) also practicing in full, the Bills could be at full strength offensively for what could be another high-scoring contest in Detroit. Coleman, if active, will be a shaky WR4/flex play in fantasy after a long layoff.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (wrist) will miss his fourth consecutive game with a wrist injury after officially being named inactive. The Bills take on the Los Angeles Rams in Week 14 and will be without Coleman and Dalton Kincaid (knee). That leaves Amari Cooper and Khalil Shakir as the top two pass-catchers available again. In their last game against the 49ers, Cooper collected three receptions for 12 yards while Shakir posted four receptions for 30 yards. Curtis Samuel may also get into the action but has been less reliable.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (wrist) is a game-time decision to play on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The rookie from Florida State has not played since Week 9 and is listed as questionable this week. Buffalo has still vaulted to 10-2 despite missing Coleman and tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee) in recent weeks, with wide receiver Khalil Shakir now leading Bills pass-catchers with 73 targets and 60 catches. Now that receiver Amari Cooper is also in the picture, Coleman will be a much more shaky WR4/flex for fantasy lineups if he returns against LA.
Keon Coleman Considered Questionable To Return In Week 14
The Buffalo Bills have listed rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman (wrist) as questionable to make his return in Week 14 versus the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. Coleman was limited in all three practices this week for the second week in a row, but the Bills are still uncertain if they want to throw the rookie back out there. Making things more difficult for fantasy managers considering starting the 21 year-old is the fact that the Bills don't play on Sunday until the late-afternoon window on the west coast in LA. Coleman has been a big part of Buffalo's passing attack in his first NFL season when healthy, but he hasn't played since Week 9 and could see limited snaps if he does return, making him an even more risky WR4/flex play this weekend. If Coleman misses yet another game, veteran Curtis Samuel and Mack Hollins will continue to battle for bigger roles behind Amari Cooper and Khalil Shakir.
Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman (wrist) was wearing a red non-contact jersey in practice on Thursday, suggesting he was limited for the second straight day this week. Coleman hasn't played since Week 9 and is no lock to return to face the Los Angeles Rams on the road in Week 14, although the fact that he's practicing at all is a good sign. The 21-year-old rookie pass-catcher may need to upgrade to a full session on Friday in order to make his return this weekend. Before getting hurt, Coleman had a big role in Buffalo's passing attack, catching 22 of his 36 targets for 417 yards and three touchdowns in his first nine NFL games. The matchup is a good one versus the Rams, but Coleman is shaping up as a risky WR4/flex for fantasy managers in Week 14 with his status still up in the air. If he misses another contest, Mack Hollins and Curtis Samuel will battle for WR3 duties yet again in Buffalo.
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