Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman is drawing praise from quarterback Josh Allen in the wideout's second professional training camp. Coleman was hard on himself when evaluating his play during his rookie season, but Allen says he's dominating one-on-one situations in practices. The former second-round pick logged 29 receptions for 556 yards and four touchdowns last season. He appeared to be trending up before a wrist injury sidelined the then-rookie for four games. The Bills are currently without Khalil Shakir (ankle) and are relying on Coleman to transform into the team's top wideout. Deep threat Joshua Palmer is also projected to be a starter. Finding Allen's potential go-to receiver in the late rounds of a fantasy football draft makes Coleman an excellent sleeper selection.
Aug 14, 2025 12:00 PM EST
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir has been impressed with second-year wideout Keon Coleman early in training camp. "He's taking that next step for sure. I mean today, dude put on a show," Shakir said. Coleman got off to an inconsistent start in minicamp, but he appears to have put that behind him early in camp. The Bills are hoping that the 22-year-old will take the next step in 2025 after he disappointed with 29 receptions for 556 yards and four touchdowns in 13 regular-season games (12 starts). The good thing is that he averaged 19.2 yards per catch, and Amari Cooper is no longer on the team. If Joshua Palmer is used as more of the team's deep threat, Coleman could be freed up for more underneath routes and more yards-after-the catch potential. It's a good start in camp for a receiver that could be an excellent value pick in upcoming fantasy drafts.
Jul 27, 2025 1:39 PM EST
Buffalo Bills second-year wide receiver Keon Coleman "failed to deliver on several opportunities" in practice on Wednesday, according to Joe Buscaglia of The Athletic. Buscaglia notes that Coleman struggled to create separation, which has been a consistent issue throughout his NFL career so far. Buffalo used a second-round pick on Coleman in 2024, and he caught 29 passes for 556 yards and four touchdowns as a rookie. Khalil Shakir emerged as the team's top wide receiver target last season, and the Bills signed veteran Joshua Palmer to compete with Coleman on the outside. Coleman will have every opportunity to win a prominent role, but he's off to an inauspicious start to training camp after early reporting indicated he was also inconsistent during minicamp in the spring. He's a high-upside bet in fantasy, but he has a long way to go before he's can be counted on as a consistent contributor.
Jul 24, 2025 9:36 PM EST
Much like his rookie season last year, Buffalo Bills second-year wide receiver Keon Coleman showed inconsistency in mandatory minicamp practice this week, according to The Athletic's Joe Buscaglia. Coleman has shown the ability to make big plays occasionally, but then he'll have regrettable reps that question his ability to be a consistent playmaker for the Bills. The 22-year-old's on-ball concerns and his intermediate to deep separation skills are things that he will have to improve on if he wants to take the next step in 2025. He had only 29 catches for 556 yards and four touchdowns in 13 regular-season games in 2024 but also dealt with a chipped bone in his wrist that affected his production down the stretch. The former second-rounder could be more effective in a bigger role this year, but the addition of Joshua Palmer could also be hindrance.
Jun 14, 2025 11:29 AM EST
The Niagara Gazette's Nick Sabato writes that Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman (wrist) had a promising rookie season derailed in 2024 due to a chipped bone in his wrist that he suffered in Week 9. Coleman missed the next four weeks and had only seven catches on 21 targets for 139 yards and one touchdown in the final four games of the regular season. The 22-year-old former second-rounder (33rd overall) was used as a deep threat for quarterback Josh Allen and caught just over 50% of his targets on the year. He finished with a 29-556-4 line in 13 regular-season games (12 starts). Amari Cooper is now out of town, but Coleman will battle for targets alongside newcomer Joshua Palmer and Khalil Shakir. The addition of Palmer could actually open up Coleman for more of an underneath role, but he'll still be nothing more than a late-round flier in fantasy drafts as WR depth.
Jun 12, 2025 6:32 PM EST
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman had a modest rookie season after being selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Michigan State and Florida State product tallied 29 receptions on 57 targets for 556 yards and four scores. He ranked eighth among all NFL wideouts in average target distance (15.2), so he could develop into a legitimate deep threat for quarterback Josh Allen. So far this offseason, Coleman is drawing positive reviews. "When he came back, he was in really good shape," head coach Sean McDermott said. "You could tell he had been working drill-wise, weight room-wise, so really proud of what he's done to this point in the offseason." The sky is the limit for Coleman while catching passes from the reigning NFL MVP, and tight end Dalton Kincaid has not become Allen's go-to target as many expected when he was taken in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft. At Coleman's WR5 price in half-PPR setups, he presents potential strong value for fantasy football.
May 27, 2025 3:13 PM EST
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman caught just one of his four targets for 12 yards during Sunday's AFC Championship loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. The rookie endured highs and lows this season, but most fans and fantasy managers would be quick to admit that they expected a little more out of Coleman during his rookie campaign. After all, he was the first pick in the second round of the draft, making him the Bills' highest wide receiver selection since 2014. Through 16 games between the regular season and playoffs, he caught just 32 of his 65 targets (49.2 percent) for 578 yards and four touchdowns. Coleman currently projects to be the Bills' No. 2 receiver alongside Khalil Shakir next year, but Buffalo may be tempted to bring in some star power at the position after coming up short in the playoffs once again.
Jan 27, 2025 2:20 AM EST
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman continues to be an unreliable fantasy option ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship against the Kansas City Chiefs. The rookie has progressed throughout his first season in the NFL, but he still remains an inferior option to Khalil Shakir in the Bills' passing attack. Coleman has just two catches over his last two games, totaling a mere 10 yards. He typically operates as a deeper perimeter threat within Buffalo's offense, which has added another layer of uncertainty to his profile. For example, he was targeted 57 times during the regular season but hauled in just 29 of those passes, giving him a concerning 50.9 percent catch rate. In fact, he had five catches on 17 targets between Weeks 17 and 18. His increased volume in those games was promising, but targets don't generate fantasy points. Until Coleman can start catching more passes on a consistent basis, he's tough to trust in fantasy football. That point is accentuated this week against the Chiefs, who have been incredibly stingy against players like Coleman. Kansas City allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to receivers operating out wide from Week 12 through Week 17.
Jan 24, 2025 11:10 PM EST
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman, who appeared to be separating himself from the pack before his wrist injury, is now a part of the problem. The Bills have a crowded wide receiver room and Josh Allen tends to spread the football around. Coleman has caught eight passes in the last five games, and just one for five yards in the Wild Card victory over the Denver Broncos. Still, the rookie may be the most dangerous downfield threat of the bunch. He is tied for the team lead for receptions longer than 25 yards (six) and trails Mack Hollins in receiving touchdowns (four). Coleman is a boom-or-bust DFS option with a low output more likely.
Jan 17, 2025 5:26 PM EST
Fantasy managers using Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman this week better hope his receptions are of the downfield variety. He's not catching many passes. The rookie has logged one, one, three, and two receptions in the four weeks since his return from a wrist injury. While one of those catches went for 64 yards and he scored on another, Coleman has been more of a miss than a hit. If he can avoid matchups with star Denver cornerback Pat Surtain II, he may have a downfield look or two. That's about all fantasy managers can hang their hat on if using the second-round pick in fantasy lineups.
Jan 10, 2025 4:19 PM EST
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman caught two of 10 targets for 31 yards in the team's 23-16 loss to the New England Patriots. He also rushed once for nine yards. Amari Cooper (family matter), Khalil Shakir, and Dalton Kincaid did not play, leaving several opportunities for the rookie. Four of his 10 targets came on consecutive plays on Buffalo's final drive. His targets came from backup quarterbacks Mitchell Trubisky and Mike White. Josh Allen played one snap only to extend his consecutive starts streak. Coleman will be an integral part of the Buffalo offense when the team hosts the Denver Broncos in the Wild Card round.
Jan 5, 2025 7:37 PM EST
Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman will be an extremely volatile option for fantasy managers on Sunday in the team's Week 18 regular-season finale versus the division-rival New England Patriots. The Bills are already locked into the No. 2 seed in the AFC for the postseason, so their starters might only play one offensive series before calling it a day. That could include Coleman, who has been a big part of Buffalo's passing attack in his first year in the NFL when he's been healthy. Because of the possibility that the 21-year-old wideout barely sees the field this weekend, fantasy managers shouldn't be relying on him this weekend. In his first season in the NFL over 12 games played, Coleman has impressed with 27 catches on 47 targets for 525 yards and four touchdowns, although it's amounted to just 7.5 half-PPR points per game, which puts him as the WR60.
Jan 4, 2025 1:00 PM EST
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman caught three passes for 27 yards and a touchdown in the team's 40-14 victory over the New York Jets. His leaping, 14-yard touchdown reception came in the waning moments of the third quarter to put the Bills ahead by 33 points. Most starters sat out of the fourth quarter due to the big lead. The rookie led the Bills in targets (seven) and had a 37-yard reception called back by a holding penalty. Buffalo is locked into the second seed for the AFC playoffs and may rest starters next weekend in New England.
Dec 29, 2024 6:02 PM EST
Just as he was beginning to emerge as Buffalo's top wide receiver, a wrist injury sidelined Keon Coleman for four weeks. The rookie has been quiet since his return. Coleman has a pair of targets and one reception in each of his last two games. While one went for 64 yards against Detroit, Coleman mustered 17 yards in the win over New England. There are too many mouths to feed in Buffalo as the coaching staff rotates receivers and running backs into the game. Because of the uncertain volume and difficult matchup against the Jets (third-fewest fantasy points to receivers), it's difficult to insert the second-round pick into starting lineups in Week 17.
Dec 27, 2024 7:54 PM EST
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman caught one pass for 17 yards in the team's 24-21 victory over the New England Patriots. The rookie didn't log a reception until early in the second half. He was targeted on a deep pass in the second quarter that landed in the hands of a New England defender. The Buffalo passing offense was out of sync on Sunday. Josh Allen threw for 154 yards. Coleman has four targets in the two games since his return from a wrist injury. It'll be difficult to insert the second-round pick into starting lineups when the Bills face the New York Jets in Week 17.
Dec 22, 2024 11:00 PM EST
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.
Dec 20, 2024 4:16 PM EST
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.
Dec 15, 2024 10:19 PM EST
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.
Dec 13, 2024 3:08 PM EST
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.
Dec 13, 2024 9:50 AM EST
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.
Dec 12, 2024 3:05 PM EST
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