‘Slow starts remain an issue. Buffalo rallied from a 10-0 deficit and got away with a first half in which the offense gained 90 yards and three first downs while going 0 for 5 on third down.’
BillsBeat - October 22, 2024
Bills awaiting more tests on Bernard, Samuel
‘Both linebacker Terrel Bernard and wide receiver Curtis Samuel were declared out during the game due to injuries, while linebacker Dorian Williams left the game, was probable to return, but did not. Bernard left in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury, while Samuel injured his shoulder on the second series of the game, and Williams suffered a knee injury.’
Murphy: Bills new-look offense finally comes to life after surviving slow start vs. Titans
‘The Bills got no first downs in the first quarter. They trailed 10-0 in the game before they showed a pulse. Like the win over Arizona and the losses to Baltimore and Houston they trailed at halftime and showed very little.’
Examining trends where the Bills have excelled during their 5-2 start
‘The Bills have done an exceptional job through their 5-2 start at winning the turnover battle. Buffalo leads the NFL in turnover margin (+10) with 12 takeaways and two giveaways.’
BillsBeat - October 21, 2024
Observations: Amari Cooper provides a boost in his Buffalo debut as the Bills blow out the Titans
‘Cooper’s first play was one to forget. He checked into the game on Buffalo’s second play from scrimmage and was targeted on the next play, but the on-target pass from quarterback Josh Allen was dropped on third-and-1, and the Bills punted.’
Ryan O'Halloran: Non-Cooper Bills pass catchers send message – don't sleep on us
‘The Titans game was Exhibit A of the New Bills Passing Game, an aerial circus that should scare the heck out of future opponents.’
The Bills were struggling vs. the Titans. Then, after back-to-back defensive stops, the rout was on
‘It was fourth-and-2 for the Tennessee Titans on their first drive of the second half. Carter, the Bills’ rookie defensive tackle, broke through and spearheaded a massive stop, and the Bills defense tallied back-to-back tackles for loss.’
Three questions: Key takeaways and defensive adjustments after Bills rout Titans
‘There’s two that have key relevance going forward when the Bills face good teams. One, the passing game has an important matchup winner in new receiver Amari Cooper. That’s obvious. Two, Josh Allen continues to play the most efficient football of his eight-year NFL career.’
Takeaways, game balls from Buffalo Bills' 34-10 win over the Tennessee Titans
‘The Bills’ defense set the second-half tone on Tennessee’s first possession. Linebacker Terrel Bernard helped stuff running back Tony Pollard for a 1-yard loss on third-and-1, and rookie defensive tackle DeWayne Carter stuffed Pollard for a 3-yard loss on fourth-and-2. Suspect game management by Titans coach Brian Callahan, whose team led 10-7, and opting to be aggressive in his own territory.’
Plays that shaped the game: Running backs were deal-closers for Bills ... and Keon Coleman was alert, too
‘The last time the Bills got TDs from three backs was a 45-17 win over the New York Jets in 2021, with Devin Singletary, Zack Moss and Matt Breida scoring. The previous time it happened was way back in 1991 in a 42-6 rout of Indianapolis, with Thurman Thomas, Kenneth Davis and Carwell Gardner scoring.’
Report Card: Buffalo Bills' pass offense and pass defense take spotlight in win over Tennessee Titans
‘The Bills’ slow starts are troubling, but credit the coaching staff for making the necessary adjustments that allowed for 34 straight points to close out the win. This isn’t a Titans report card, but let’s point out that Tennessee coach Brian Callahan did the Bills a favor by settling for a 25-yard field goal on fourth-and-2 in the first quarter, then making a total abomination of the clock before halftime. It seems in some cases, NFL teams would be better off hiring a 12-year-old who plays Madden to run the clock for them.’
Bills wake up to blow out Titans as Josh Allen clicks with Amari Cooper, Keon Coleman
‘The first hour or so of their eventual 34-10 runaway victory over the Tennessee Titans Sunday was a complete mess as their defense buckled to Mason Rudolph’s methodical but efficient ways, and Josh Allen and the offense was woefully out of sync with three consecutive three-and outs.’
Bills report card: Buffalo offense potent as Josh Allen, Amari Cooper put away Titans
‘I didn’t like that for the second time at home, the Bills came out completely flat and looked ill-prepared to play. Against Arizona in Week 1 they fell behind 17-3 before rallying, and Sunday the deficit was 10-0 before they woke up. Sean McDermott acknowledged that he has to get that figured out.’
Cooper, Coleman make effective WR duo against Titans
‘“I played for a couple different teams that have done it, including Alabama, collegiately,” Cooper told reporters Sunday. “It seems like a different feel every single time. It seems like a different ‘Coop’ chant every single time. Just grateful, appreciative. It was something special about the one today.”’
Bills-Titans takeaways: Amari Cooper shines in debut as Buffalo rolls to win
‘Rousseau was almost unblockable all game, racking up six quarterback hits against Titans backup quarterback Mason Rudolph. Rousseau kept Rudolph off balance throughout the game and continued to turn up the pressure as the game progressed. After putting up three in the opener, Rousseau had been looking for a sack. He hasn’t had a sack in the five games since.’