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    Keon Coleman Fantasy Hub: AFC Conference Championship Injury Update, DFS Guidance, Start/Sit Advice, Projections, and More

    Here's the latest Keon Coleman fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups, including injury status, start-sit advice, trade insight, and more.

    The Buffalo Bills will face the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Conference Championship Game. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding WR Keon Coleman.

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    Is Keon Coleman Playing vs. the Chiefs?

    Coleman was not listed on the injury report this week. Barring any last-minute setbacks, he will play against Kansas City.

    We’ll continue to monitor the Bills’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.

    Should You Start or Sit Keon Coleman in the AFC Conference Championship Game?

    Rookie receivers often take time to develop, that much we know. The problem is the vague nature of that statement.

    “Take time.”

    It “took time” for me to propose to my now-wife. We met in high school — so technically, it took me a decade to ask her. It also “took time” for me to cook lunch yesterday. Both of those sentences are accurate, but the “time” frame is very different.

    Keon Coleman is on the “Kyle takes too long to propose to his girlfriend” timeline more than the “lunch-making” path that Ladd McConkey assumed.

    Is that clunky? It is, but you get the point. Not all development is linear, and Coleman’s profile doesn’t scream Divisional Round breakout. The rookie has just four catches on 62 routes over his past three games, and his past 113 routes have netted just 85 yards.

    You’re going to have to get different somewhere on this slate, and if you want to bet on a talented young receiver with a game-breaking QB, I can’t call you crazy. That said, the Chiefs are a top-10 defense in both pressure rate and deep touchdown pass percentage — two strengths that make Coleman having a ceiling game a tough sell.

    He’s priced in the same tier as Curtis Samuel and Amari Cooper for this slate, a ranking that I think makes plenty of sense. From a per-dollar point of view, I’d roll the dice on Coleman of that group, but it’s Khalil Shakir or bust for me in this receiving room in most situations.

    Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Conference Championship Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.

    Keon Coleman’s Fantasy Points Projection in the AFC Conference Championship Game

    As of Sunday morning, Coleman is projected to score 5.8 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 1.1 receptions for 34.5 yards and 0.2 touchdowns.

    Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.

    PFN Insight on the Chiefs' Defense

    The Chiefs were a top-10 defense entering Week 18 but saw their ranking tank after the backups flopped against the Broncos.

    With the varsity team back for the Divisional Round, Kansas City demonstrated the type of disruptiveness this unit can generate at full strength. Steve Spagnuolo's blitz-heavy game plan overwhelmed the Texans. The Chiefs generated pressure on 73.3% of their blitzes against Houston, the highest by any team to send 15+ blitzes in a game this season.

    The only area of concern to emerge from the Divisional Round was the third-down defense. Excluding Week 18, Kansas City allowed its second-highest third-down conversion rate (58.8%) all season. The only higher rate they allowed was to their AFC Championship Game opponent, as the Bills converted 60% of their third downs in Week 11.

    After some shaky weeks and midseason questions, the Chiefs appear to be peaking ahead of their eighth straight AFC title game. That's a familiar story and could result in a familiar ending in February as well.

    For more insight on all other team defenses, head to our PFN Defense+ Metric Analysis

    Keon Coleman’s Fantasy Ranking

    Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25. 

    Conference Championship WR PPR Rankings

    1) A.J. Brown | PHI (vs. WAS)
    2) Terry McLaurin | WAS (at PHI)
    3) DeVonta Smith | PHI (vs. WAS)
    4) Khalil Shakir | BUF (at KC)
    5) Xavier Worthy | KC (vs. BUF)
    6) Hollywood Brown | KC (vs. BUF)
    7) DeAndre Hopkins | KC (vs. BUF)
    8) Keon Coleman | BUF (at KC)
    9) Dyami Brown | WAS (at PHI)
    10) Mack Hollins | BUF (at KC)
    11) Amari Cooper | BUF (at KC)
    12) Curtis Samuel | BUF (at KC)
    13) Olamide Zaccheaus | WAS (at PHI)
    14) JuJu Smith-Schuster | KC (vs. BUF)
    15) Jahan Dotson | PHI (vs. WAS)
    16) Jamison Crowder | WAS (at PHI)
    17) Luke McCaffrey | WAS (at PHI)
    18) Justin Watson | KC (vs. BUF)
    19) Johnny Wilson | PHI (vs. WAS)
    20) Parris Campbell | PHI (vs. WAS)
    21) Nikko Remigio | KC (vs. BUF)
    22) Ainias Smith | PHI (vs. WAS)

    Bills at Chiefs Trends and Insights

    Buffalo Bills

    Team: The Bills lost four road games during the regular season — only four Super Bowl champions in the 2000s have done that (2018 Patriots, 2012 Ravens, 2010 Packers, and 2006 Colts).

    QB: Five times has a QB had four games in a season (playoffs included) with multiple rush touchdowns and 20 pass attempts.

    No player has had five such games in a season.

    Offense: The Bills have scored on at least 55% of their possessions six times this season, four of which have come against playoff teams.

    Defense: Buffalo allowed Baltimore to pick up 70% of their third downs. That’s the fourth-highest rate the Bills have allowed in the 2000s and is their highest in a winning effort.

    Fantasy: Allen has completed over 72% of his passes in both playoff wins – he had three such games during the regular season.

    Betting: Overs are 5-2 in Buffalo’s past seven games, cashing last week by half a point with Baltimore's final touchdown.

    Kansas City Chiefs

    Team: Christmas Day 2023 was the date of Kansas City’s last home loss – each of their past six Arrowhead games have been decided by a single possession.

    QB: Patrick Mahomes has thrown a total of three touchdown passes in his last two Championship games (3.7% of his attempts) after throwing three in each of his first four appearances (8.4%).

    Offense: Saturday was the 10th time this season in which the Chiefs scored on at least half of their possessions (five-of-nine against Houston).

    Defense: Opponents have picked up at least half of their third downs in four straight games against the Chiefs (Texans: 10-of-17).

    Fantasy: In the last two games in which their starters have been extended, the Chiefs have managed to turn 42 carries into just 119 yards (2.83 yards per carry).

    Betting: By taking an intentional safety at the end of their win over the Texans, the Chiefs snapped their six-game playoff cover streak.

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