The Buffalo Bills returned to winning ways on Sunday with a commanding 40-9 win over the Carolina Panthers. Josh Allen and Co. had no mercy on the Panthers, who missed Bryce Young for the game.
James Cook put up a show with 210 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries. Khalil Shakir led the passing game with 88 yards on six receptions and one touchdown for the Bills.
Second-year wide receiver Keon Coleman again struggled to get things going, recording only 30 yards on three receptions. Coleman carried high expectations coming into the season, but heās failed to meet them, which has granted him plenty of criticism.
Steve Smith Sr. calls out Keon Coleman amid complex season
Former Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith didnāt mince words when assessing Keon Colemanās 2025 season. During a recent episode of ā89,ā a podcast hosted by the former wideout and reporter James Palmer, Smith was very critical of Coleman.
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āHe just doesnāt get open fast enough,ā Smith said. āJosh Allen looks his way. Thereās a few times when itās press coverage when Josh looks over there. But Josh gets off of him very fast. And some people say, āWell, he was open on this play, but Josh got off of him.ā Yes. That means heās taking too long.ā
After a strong 112-yard performance against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1, Colemanās level wasnāt the same. He has averaged 20.8 yards per game, which isnāt ideal for a player with his potential. The Bills have struggled to find a reliable wide receiver after trading Stefon Diggs, and Coleman isnāt the answer.
