Overview

• Sean McDermott confirmed Coleman sat the first offensive series as a head‑coach disciplinary decision tied to something that happened during the week, with no specifics disclosed.
• Coleman returned on the next drive and played 42 snaps (62%), catching four of seven targets for 23 yards, including a fourth‑quarter touchdown.
• He also lost a fumble that set New England up at Buffalo’s 11-yard line in a 23-20 defeat that dropped the Bills to 4-1.
• Offensive coordinator Joe Brady echoed the message, saying Coleman must be accountable and consistently be where he is supposed to be to maximize his impact.
• It was a repeat of a pattern from last season, when Coleman was held out early for tardiness, and he now has 21 receptions for 226 yards and two touchdowns through five games.