‘”We’re this far from winning the game,” McDermott told media in his post-game press conference, per Pro Football Talk, while holding his fingers close together. “I owe it to my players. I believe in my players. I believe in my quarterback.”‘
Archives for October 19, 2021
Bills Gamble on Fourth Down, Titans Stand Tall in Wild ‘Monday Night Football’ Finish
‘Tennessee stuffed Allen’s sneak attempt to preserve a wild 34-31 win over the Bills in a game that saw seven lead changes, tying the all-time record for Monday Night Football. For a team that ranked 16th in the league in rushing yards allowed coming into the game, it saved its best performance when it needed it most.’
Bills vs. Titans final score, result: Derrick Henry, timely defense lead to Tennessee ‘Monday Night Football’ win
‘It seemed at first as if Bills quarterback Josh Allen would dice up the Titans’ secondary, especially after several Tennessee defensive backs went down during the game. But the home team held a bend-don’t-break mentality that resulted in three field-goal drives for the Bills, two of which ended in the red zone. The defense came up big in the fourth quarter, holding Buffalo scoreless and stuffing an Allen sneak attempt on fourth-and-inches from the Tennessee 3 — with the Bills trailing 34-31 and only 22 seconds remaining.’
Bills’ Sean McDermott explains decision on fourth-down attempt vs. Titans: ‘Felt like we could go and win’
‘Still, McDermott acknowledged he didn’t want to put the game, potentially, in the hands of his defense. The Titans scored on six of their final eight drives following a Ryan Tannehill interception in the first half. Those two drives that didn’t end in scores instead ended the half and the game.’
Bills come up just short in loss to Titans
‘After Buffalo’s next drive fizzled out with just 8:09 remaining in regulation, Tennessee made the most of their next drive and turned it into seven more points and another lead change. Tannehill and the Titans offense managed to get the football to the Buffalo 13-yard line before Henry powered his way into the end zone for his third touchdown of the night.’
Opinion: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Bills at Titans
‘The Bills have struggled in the red zone all season, and it really hurt them in this one.’
Buffalo Bills comeback falls short, Tennessee Titans come away with 34-31 victory on Monday Night Football
‘Their defense then forced the Bills to punt and when the Titans got the ball back they took yet another lead on a 13-yard touchdown run by Henry with around three minutes left in the game to make it 34-31.’
Red zone struggles continue to hurt Bills in loss to Titans
‘”When you move the ball and come up short in the red zone, it’s never a good feeling,” QB Josh Allen added. “You want to score points and score touchdowns. We didn’t do that tonight.”‘
Bills run defense struggles to stop Derrick Henry in 34-31 loss
‘Henry finished with 20 carries for 143 yards and three touchdowns, surpassing the 100-yard mark for the 5th straight game. His longest run of the day was a 76-yard touchdown run where he, according to the ESPN broadcast, reached 21.8 miles per hour. It was the fastest run of his career.’
4th down call leaves Bills offense with “sour feeling” after 34-31 loss to Titans
‘There was more that both sides of the ball could have done to keep the game from coming down to a matter of inches. But that’s the cliche. In addition to the red zone efficiency on both sides, Tennessee’s offense became more multi-faceted as the game went on as Derrick Henry wore the Bills down.’