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Bills Say Keon Coleman Will Play vs. Patriots

Coleman's return preserves Buffalo's planned receiving looks against New England, with the secondary still clouded by injury questions.

Overview

  • Bills coach Joe Brady confirmed Coleman is cleared to play Sunday after the team's final injury report, giving Buffalo a key target for its passing game.
  • Coleman missed early-week practice sessions because of a lingering ankle problem that began on Sept. 17 and was limited in practice this week before returning to the field on Thursday.
  • The receiver has been productive in 2026, totaling eight catches for 101 yards and a 37-yard reception in the win over the Chargers, and he has re-earned a larger role after disciplinary setbacks in 2025.
  • Buffalo still faces defensive uncertainty: starting cornerback Christian Benford is listed as questionable and could miss the game, which would push young corners Maxwell Hairston and Davison Igbinosun into larger roles.
  • Coleman's availability should let the Bills keep their planned passing packages intact, but the team may need short-term depth moves or lineups on defense and at running back depending on how other question marks clear.