Bills fans in shock as Keon Coleman and Dion Dawkins struggle in embarrassing loss to Falcons
The Buffalo Bills faced one of their most disappointing performances of the season during a Monday night matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, with two key offensive players—receiver Keon Coleman and left tackle Dion Dawkins—earning low marks in the aftermath.
A Night to Forget
This game marked a stark departure from the Bills’ previous expectations. After a lackluster loss to the New England Patriots, the team had promised improvements. However, the opening play set a dismal tone as defensive end Greg Rousseau was penalized for offside, nullifying a forced fumble and recovery deep in enemy territory. Unfortunately, this early blunder was just the beginning of a series of missteps.
The final tally revealed eight penalties and two turnovers, but the most alarming statistic was the number of players who received grades below 60. A total of ten Bills players struggled, highlighting a disconcerting trend. Among them were Coleman and Dawkins—two players the franchise heavily relies on for success.
Grim Grades
According to Pro Football Focus, the performance of the Bills roster during this game was underwhelming. The analysis revealed the following low scores:
CB Ja’Marcus Ingram: 22.6
LB Terrel Bernard: 29.5
LB Joe Andreessen: 34.7
DT Jordan Phillips: 35.9
DT Deone Walker: 45.1
TE Jackson Hawes: 46.9
RB Ty Johnson: 51.3
OT Dion Dawkins: 51.9
WR Keon Coleman: 54.1
OG O’Cyrus Torrence: 54.7
These numbers underscore just how far the Bills fell from their aspirations of being a top contender in the AFC. With the season’s trajectory now at risk, head coach Sean McDermott faces the daunting task of rallying his team as they prepare for a critical matchup against the Carolina Panthers on October 26.
Looking Ahead
With a record of 4-2, the Bills must regroup and find a way to correct the course. The upcoming game against the Panthers promises to be pivotal. After a much-needed bye week, the team will need to address the issues that have plagued them in recent outings. The prospect of having ten players rated poorly is unsustainable for any team aiming for a deep playoff run, let alone a squad that harbors ambitions of reaching Super Bowl LX.
As the Bills look to bounce back, fans are left wondering if this season’s promise can still be salvaged or if the recent trends will continue to haunt them.
