Buffalo Bills' Keon Coleman Benched for Disciplinary Reasons in Loss to Patriots

In a surprising move during Sunday night's game, the Buffalo Bills benched wide receiver Keon Coleman for the first offensive series against the New England Patriots. Head coach Sean McDermott cited "coach's discipline" as the reason, stemming from an incident during the practice week. ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46513232/buffalo-bills-wr-keon-coleman-benched-first-drive-snf?utm_source=openai))

 

This isn't the first time Coleman has faced such disciplinary action. Last season, he was benched for the first quarter of a Week 3 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars after being late to a meeting. ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46513232/buffalo-bills-wr-keon-coleman-benched-first-drive-snf?utm_source=openai))

 

Despite missing the initial series, Coleman returned to the field and contributed four receptions for 23 yards, including a touchdown. However, he also had a fumble that led to a Patriots' possession deep in Buffalo territory. ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46513232/buffalo-bills-wr-keon-coleman-benched-first-drive-snf?utm_source=openai))

 

McDermott expressed his desire for more consistency from the young receiver, stating, "We expect more, and he has shown growth this year. He has. We're looking for more consistency." ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46513232/buffalo-bills-wr-keon-coleman-benched-first-drive-snf?utm_source=openai))

 

Offensive coordinator Joe Brady echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the need for Coleman to be accountable to his teammates and maintain a consistent level of performance. ([espn.com](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46513232/buffalo-bills-wr-keon-coleman-benched-first-drive-snf?utm_source=openai))

 

The Bills' 23-20 loss to the Patriots marked their first defeat of the season, ending a 14-game regular-season home winning streak. Quarterback Josh Allen threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns but also had an interception. Tight end Dalton Kincaid stood out with 108 receiving yards. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sports/nfl/patriots-stun-bills-andy-borregales-last-minute-fg--flm-2025-10-06/?utm_source=openai))

 

As the Bills prepare for their next game, the focus will be on addressing internal issues and ensuring all players meet the team's standards of professionalism and performance.