Overview

• Head coach Sean McDermott said Coleman sat the first series against New England for a head‑coach disciplinary decision tied to a midweek issue, without revealing details.
• Coleman returned on the second drive and played 42 snaps, finishing with four catches for 23 yards and a fourth‑quarter touchdown, but he also lost a fumble that set the Patriots up at Buffalo’s 11.
• The Bills lost 23-20 to the Patriots, their first defeat of the season, dropping them to 4-1.
• McDermott called for more growth and consistency from the second‑year receiver and acknowledged disappointment that another issue occurred.
• Offensive coordinator Joe Brady stressed accountability and alignment with assignments, and coverage noted a similar 2024 benching for tardiness as Coleman continues a season with 21 catches for 226 yards and two touchdowns through five games.