Is a fan favorite now the Buffalo Bills' starter over Keon Coleman?

Jarrett Bailey

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TL;DR

  • Buffalo Bills defeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers, improving their record to 7-3.
  • Tyrell Shavers led the Bills with four catches for 90 yards and a touchdown.
  • Keon Coleman was a healthy scratch, allowing Shavers to showcase his talent.
  • Shavers' performance suggests increased playing time and opportunities ahead.

In Week 11, the Buffalo Bills secured a crucial victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, bringing their season record to 7-3. This triumph positions the Bills just one and a half games behind the New England Patriots in the AFC East standings, and it also showcased a promising performance from a developing wide receiver.

Tyrell Shavers topped the Bills for catches and yards (four receptions, 90 yards) and scored a crucial 43-yard touchdown that helped Buffalo secure the victory. Shavers was a player many anticipated would make the 2024 53-man roster, but he narrowly missed out and spent the year on the Bills' practice squad. He played in three games, snagging one pass for a 69-yard touchdown. This season, he secured a roster spot and had his most outstanding performance to date against the Buccaneers.

Shavers' significant event occurring now is noteworthy. The Bills decided to make Keon Coleman a healthy scratch because he was late for a meeting on Friday, according to Jordan Schultz, who verified the initial report from Cover 1.

Although the penalty wasn't tied to performance, it's noteworthy that Shavers surpassed Coleman in both yards and receptions during a game compared to Coleman's stats since Week 1. Coleman's reception count has stayed at four or fewer since the season's start, and his yardage hasn't exceeded 46 yards, while Shavers nearly doubled that figure.

Don't be surprised if the Bills increase Shavers' playing time and chances moving ahead, given that he brought energy when he was presented with an opportunity.

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