Overview
- Head coach Sean McDermott said Coleman was a healthy scratch in Week 11 because he was late to a team meeting, noting prior discipline this season.
- Buffalo beat Tampa Bay 44-32 without him as Josh Allen threw for 317 yards with three passing touchdowns and added three rushing scores.
- Team captain Dion Dawkins said he remains in Coleman's corner but called it time for the second-year receiver to grow up and prove reliability.
- Coleman acknowledged the mistake and said he has to be better, while a pregame video of him dancing on the field drew fresh scrutiny.
- Receiver competition intensified with Tyrell Shavers posting 90 yards and a touchdown, Gabe Davis contributing, and Mecole Hardman involved, with a short turnaround before Thursday's game at Houston.