Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Tennessee Titans?

R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.59 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+3.25 EPA): (:53) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 14-K.Raymond to BUF 20 for 20 yards (24-T.Johnson)..

Bills 16–42 Titans: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2020

Game story

The Tennessee Titans defeated the Buffalo Bills 42–16 in Week 5 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-10-13, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (-12.8% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Buffalo Bills swung the momentum.

In Week 5 of the 2020 NFL season on 2020-10-13, the Tennessee Titans took care of business against the Buffalo Bills, pulling away with a 42–16 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Allen (Buffalo Bills) paced the passing game, with +3.48 total EPA, and +0.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +20.59 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-12.8% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Buffalo Bills changed the game: (13:41) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left intended for 18-A.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Butler at BUF 45. 21-M.Butler to BUF 16 for 29 yards (75-Da.Williams).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Buffalo Bills	7	3	0	6	0	16
Tennessee Titans	7	14	7	14	0	42

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1 R. Tannehill · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +20.59 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
2 A. Brown · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.00 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
3 S. Diggs · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.83 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
4 C. Beasley · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.45 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
5 J. Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +3.48 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
6 K. Raymond · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.45 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
7 J. Smith · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
8 T. Yeldon · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.41 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

R. Tannehill — TEN · Passing

R. Tannehill posted the highest total EPA (+20.59) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tennessee Titans's efficiency. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.

The signature play (-8.78 EPA) came from Buffalo Bills: (3:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left intended for 13-G.Davis INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Butler at TEN 20. 21-M.Butler to BUF 12 for 68 yards (17-J.Allen).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Tennessee Titans — A. Brown (R. Tannehill pass) (Q1 57:50)
Buffalo Bills — I. McKenzie (J. Allen pass) (Q1 51:06)
Tennessee Titans — D. Henry (Q2 43:57)
Tennessee Titans — R. Tannehill (Q2 30:22)
Tennessee Titans — J. Smith (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 16:52)
Buffalo Bills — T. Yeldon (J. Allen pass) (Q4 10:09)
Tennessee Titans — D. Henry (Q4 4:02)
Tennessee Titans — J. Smith (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 2:05)

Field goals

Buffalo Bills — T. Bass (Q2 38:38)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the BUF 16 (Q1 57:50) — (12:50) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 11-A.Brown for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 57:45) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the TEN 3 (Q1 51:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 19-I.McKenzie for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q1 51:02) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez..

The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–3. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q2 43:57) — (13:57) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 43:54) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the TEN 25 (Q2 38:38) — (8:38) 2-T.Bass 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the BUF 10 (Q2 30:22) — (:22) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 30:16) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..

The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–0. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the BUF 4 (Q3 16:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 81-J.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 16:49) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..

The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 14–6. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the TEN 22 (Q4 10:09) — (10:09) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 22-T.Yeldon for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the BUF 9 (Q4 4:02) — (4:02) 22-D.Henry right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 3:57) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the BUF 7 (Q4 2:05); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 1:59) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

Buffalo Bills (Q1 58:41) — (13:41) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left intended for 18-A.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Butler at BUF 45. 21-M.Butler to BUF 16 for 29 yards (75-Da.Williams). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -5.05]
Buffalo Bills (Q3 18:26) — (3:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left intended for 13-G.Davis INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Butler at TEN 20. 21-M.Butler to BUF 12 for 68 yards (17-J.Allen). [WPA -11.9% · EPA -8.78]
Tennessee Titans (Q1 45:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 14-K.Raymond to BUF 20 for 20 yards (24-T.Johnson). [WPA +7.6% · EPA +3.25]
Buffalo Bills (Q1 52:22) — (7:22) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 18-A.Roberts ran ob at TEN 12 for 16 yards. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +2.42]
Buffalo Bills (Q1 53:22) — (8:22) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen scrambles up the middle to TEN 23 for 7 yards (37-A.Hooker). [WPA +5.8% · EPA +1.60]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

Buffalo Bills (Q3 18:26) — (3:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left intended for 13-G.Davis INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Butler at TEN 20. 21-M.Butler to BUF 12 for 68 yards (17-J.Allen). [WPA -11.9% · EPA -8.78]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 3:57) — 3-S.Gostkowski kicks 56 yards from TEN 35 to BUF 9. 18-A.Roberts to BUF 27 for 18 yards (51-D.Long). FUMBLES (51-D.Long), RECOVERED by TEN-36-K.Orr at BUF 26. 36-K.Orr to BUF 18 for 8 yards (92-D.John [WPA -0.1% · EPA -5.30]
Buffalo Bills (Q1 58:41) — (13:41) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left intended for 18-A.Roberts INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Butler at BUF 45. 21-M.Butler to BUF 16 for 29 yards (75-Da.Williams). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -5.05]
Tennessee Titans (Q1 45:53) — (:53) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 14-K.Raymond to BUF 20 for 20 yards (24-T.Johnson). [WPA +7.6% · EPA +3.25]

Quarterback report card

J.Allen led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

J.Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 46 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · +0.4% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +3.48 total EPA
R.Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · +8.4% CPOE · +0.61 EPA/play · +20.59 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

Stat	Buffalo Bills	Tennessee Titans
Offensive EPA/play	-0.091	+0.219
Offensive success rate	46.6%	50.0%
Pass EPA/play	-0.001	+0.606
Rush EPA/play	+0.060	-0.045
Defensive EPA/play	-0.219	+0.091
Defensive success rate	50.0%	53.4%

By the numbers

Tennessee Titans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.22 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, -7.99 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Tennessee Titans: 9 drives, +18.41 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

Tennessee Titans leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
R. Tannehill (TEN) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 57:50 · BUF 16 · Score 0-6
(12:50) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 11-A.Brown for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 57:45 · BUF 15 · Score 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 51:06 · TEN 3 · Score 6-7
(6:06) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 19-I.McKenzie for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 51:02 · TEN 15 · Score 7-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 43:57 · BUF 1 · Score 7-13
(13:57) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 43:54 · BUF 15 · Score 7-14
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 38:38 · TEN 25 · Score 10-14
(8:38) 2-T.Bass 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 30:22 · BUF 10 · Score 10-20
(:22) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill scrambles right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 30:16 · BUF 15 · Score 10-21
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 16:52 · BUF 4 · Score 10-27
(1:52) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 81-J.Smith for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 16:49 · BUF 15 · Score 10-28
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 10:09 · TEN 22 · Score 16-28
(10:09) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 22-T.Yeldon for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 4:02 · BUF 9 · Score 16-34
(4:02) 22-D.Henry right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 3:57 · BUF 15 · Score 16-35
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 2:05 · BUF 7 · Score 16-41
(2:05) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 81-J.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the legal forward pass ruling, and the play was Upheld
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 1:59 · BUF 15 · Score 16-42
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Buffalo Bills vs Tennessee Titans?

The Tennessee Titans beat the Buffalo Bills 42-16 in Week 5, 2020 on 2020-10-13.

What was the final score of Buffalo Bills vs Tennessee Titans?

The final score was Buffalo Bills 16, Tennessee Titans 42 (BUF 16-42 TEN) in Week 5, 2020 on 2020-10-13.

What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Tennessee Titans?

Q1: Buffalo Bills 7, Tennessee Titans 7; Q2: Buffalo Bills 3, Tennessee Titans 14; Q3: Buffalo Bills 0, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Buffalo Bills 6, Tennessee Titans 14; Final: Buffalo Bills 16, Tennessee Titans 42.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Tennessee Titans?

Tennessee Titans touchdown — A. Brown (R. Tannehill pass) (Q1 57:50) Buffalo Bills touchdown — I. McKenzie (J. Allen pass) (Q1 51:06) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q2 43:57) Tennessee Titans touchdown — R. Tannehill (Q2 30:22) Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. Smith (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 16:52) Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Yeldon (J. Allen pass) (Q4 10:09) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q4 4:02) Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. Smith (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 2:05) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q2 38:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Tennessee Titans?

J. Allen (Buffalo Bills), 56.5% completion, +0.4% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +3.48 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 61.8% completion, +8.4% CPOE, +0.61 EPA per dropback, +20.59 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Buffalo Bills vs Tennessee Titans?

R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) led the game in total EPA with +20.59 on passing plays. across 34 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.78 EPA): (3:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left intended for 13-G.Davis INTERCEPTED by 21-M.Butler at TEN 20. 21-M.Butler to BUF 12 for 68 yards (17-J.Allen).. The biggest win-probability swing was -12.8%.

Season records after this game

Buffalo Bills

Entered 4-0 Now 4-1 L

Tennessee Titans

Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W

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