Bills WR Tyrell Shavers takes advantage of Keon Coleman’s absence

Happy Victory Monday! The Buffalo Bills defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 44-32 on Sunday afternoon at Highmark Stadium, bringing their record to 7-3 on the season. Despite two first-half interceptions, quarterback Josh Allen didn’t let his emotions take over, and he totaled six touchdowns and led the Bills to a season-high 44 points.

The recurring theme of JA17 breaking more records continued, too, with him passing both Peyton Manning and Tom Brady, respectively, for most total touchdowns by a player 30-or-younger and career games with three-plus passing and one-plus rushing touchdowns. Allen also tied Cam Newton for the most rushing touchdowns in the regular season.

Second-year wide receiver Keon Coleman was a healthy scratch for showing up late to a team meeting on Friday. It wasn’t all bad news for the Bills; however, the team welcomed cornerback Christian Benford, nickel cornerback Taron Johnson, defensive end A.J. Epenesa, and wide receiver Joshua Palmer back into the lineup after all four of them missed Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins.

Buffalo signed wide receiver Mecole Hardman to the 53-man roster and elevated wide receiver Gabe Davis from the practice squad, resulting in the first healthy scratch for wide receiver Elijah Moore since Week 7. Rookie defensive tackle T.J. Sanders was activated off Injured Reserve and returned to action for the first time since Week 4.

Bills Week 11 offensive snap counts (56 snaps)

D.Dawkins T 56 100%

D.Edwards G 56 100%

O.Torrence G 56 100%

C.McGovern G 56 100%

J.Allen QB 56 100%

S.Brown T 56 100%

D.Knox TE 43 77%

J.Cook RB 37 66%

T.Shavers WR 30 54%

K.Shakir WR 30 54%

C.Samuel WR 28 50%

J.Palmer WR 28 50%

G.Davis WR 23 41%

J.Hawes TE 19 34%

Ty.Johnson RB 18 32%

R.Gilliam FB 12 21%

K.Latu TE 6 11%

M.Hardman WR 4 7%

A.Anderson T 1 2%

R.Davis RB 1 2%

I think it’s safe to say that we will take two bonehead turnovers from Allen (100%) if it results in a six-touchdown game and the win. While the turnovers were quite bad and points were still left on the table, it was promising to see Allen and the offense stay focused and not let emotions take over. It also helped that offensive coordinator Joe Brady called a great game and schemed plays that allowed Allen to be himself.

Allen targeted 10 different receivers and completed a pass to nine of them, with 26-year-old wide receiver Tyrell Shavers (54%) leading the way with four receptions for 90 yards and a touchdown. The new face around Orchard Park, NY, Mecole Hardman (7%), played just four offensive snaps. It was an up-and-down day for Hardman, as he logged a 60-yard kickoff return but muffed a punt in the third quarter that led to a Buccaneers’ touchdown.

Outside of Hardman, the wide receiver snap share was very balanced, with the five other wideouts logging at least 23 snaps. Gabe Davis (41%) made his return to Buffalo and hauled in 3-of-4 targets...