Bills’ Keon Coleman confirms reason for DNP punishment vs. Buccaneers
While the Bills earned a big win over the Buccaneers in Week 11, Keon Coleman didn't take part in Buffalo's success.
The Buffalo Bills took down the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 44-32 Week 11 shootout. However, wide receiver Keon Coleman didn't play a role in the victory.
Instead, he was made a healthy inactive after missing a team meeting. After the game, Coleman acknowledged his DNP while noting he needs to be better, via Sal Capaccio of WGR 550.
“Just [have] to be better,” Coleman said continually.
“I knew that,” Coleman said about earning a DNP. “S**t, you can't keep doing… you can't make those kind of mistakes.”
In Coleman's absence, Tyrell Shavers led Buffalo's receiving attack with four receptions for 90 yards and a touchdown. The Bills relied on quarterback Josh Allen to lead the way, as he had both three passing touchdowns and three rushing touchdowns. However they got it done, Buffalo will take the win.
However, the Bills will be expecting more from Coleman moving forward. The Buccaneers are a team with real playoff hopes. To bench him for a game of that magnitude shows how serious Buffalo took his offense.
But when he does return to the field, the Bills will be expecting a bit more production as well. Heading into Week 11, he had caught 32 passes for 330 yards and three touchdowns. In an offense lacking a true alpha WR1, Buffalo is counting on Coleman to take on a larger role in the offense.
That won't happen if the receiver gets on board with the franchise the Bills are building. Team meetings must be attended and respected. If not, things could get even worse than being forced to miss a single game.
Boston Celtics Emerge as the NBA’s Most Underrated Contender for 2025-26
As the NBA gears up for the 2025-26 season, the Boston Celtics find themselves in an unusual position: overlooked and underestimated. Despite holding one of the most talented cores in the Eastern Conference, analysts across several outlets have pegged the Celtics below expectations, projecting them for just over 42 wins. For a franchise steeped in championship history, that skepticism could prove to be a mistake.
A Disrespected Core
Boston enters the season with key pieces intact. Jaylen Brown, fresh off an All-NBA campaign, remains the emotional engine of the squad. Derrick White, now firmly established as a two-way guard capable of swinging games on both ends, continues to give Boston balance. Even without blockbuster offseason acquisitions, the Celtics have chosen stability, betting on their chemistry and resilience.
Yet, many analysts continue to cast doubts, citing last season’s early playoff exit and concerns about roster depth. In a league where “superteam” narratives dominate, Boston’s quieter approach has drawn skepticism.
The Underdog Fuel
For the Celtics, being underrated is nothing new. Over the years, Boston has thrived under adversity — from the days of Paul Pierce leading a young roster to the championship pursuit of the late 2000s. This current roster carries echoes of that spirit. Jaylen Brown himself recently noted that the team is hungry to prove critics wrong, and insiders suggest the players have embraced the “underdog” mentality heading into training camp.
Historical Echoes
Boston’s proud history is built on proving doubters wrong. Bill Russell’s Celtics defined dominance in an era when many believed dynasties couldn’t sustain. Larry Bird’s squads in the 1980s redefined toughness and team-first basketball. Today’s Celtics may not yet be in the same conversation, but the opportunity to flip the narrative is right in front of them.
What’s at Stake
If projections of 42 wins hold true, the Celtics would hover around the lower playoff seeds — hardly befitting a team of their caliber. But should they outperform expectations, as many within the organization quietly predict, Boston could once again be a force in the East. The underestimation may serve as motivation, fueling players to approach every game with renewed intensity.
Fans in Boston have already voiced their disbelief at the low projections. Social media is flooded with reminders of the team’s consistency over the last several years, arguing that writing them off is a classic case of national media overlooking Celtics culture.
Final Word
Being underrated might just be the best thing to happen to the Boston Celtics this season. It allows them to play with a chip on their shoulder, to rewrite narratives, and to remind the league that tradition and talent can still outweigh flashy moves. If history is any indication, Boston thrives when doubted — and this year could be their perfect chance to prove it once again.
