Keon Coleman might have gotten monster Bills lifeline ahead of Week 12

Adam Schultz

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Buffalo Bills receiver Keon Coleman has been in the news this week after he was a healthy scratch for the Week 11 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

With Keon struggling for consistency, even head coach Sean McDermott stated earlier in the week, "we'll see" when asked if Coleman would suit up on Thursday night against the Houston Texans after being disciplined, so his status is very much up in the air.

But as of Wednesday, Keon might have just gotten a big break as it pertains to his chances of playing against Houston.

ESPN's Adam Schefter has reported Buffalo has already ruled out tight end Dalton Kincaid, and receivers Mecole Hardman and Curtis Samuel, meaning Joe Brady and Josh Allen are down three good weapons.

And that might mean a reprieve for Coleman.

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Coleman facing huge Week 12 test

Given there is still more time for the coaching staff to decide on Keon's gameday status, the fact that Buffalo will be down two receivers likely means Coleman will come back into the lineup against Houston.

Of course, there is a world where Keon doesn't do enough this week to warrant a return, and Josh Allen will be down to the bare bones in weaponry. I don't see it at the time of writing, but you never know in football.

The Bills got their offensive groove back against Tampa Bay, and that was without Coleman, who appears to be on the outer right now as he navigates his way through his second NFL season.

And he might have just gotten a little piece of luck that could kickstart his 2025 season.

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