Bills 31–34 Titans: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2021

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

J. Allen (Buffalo Bills), 62.5% completion, +13.9% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +17.65 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 58.1% completion, +2.6% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +5.98 total passing EPA.

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

J. Allen (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.65 total EPA on Passing plays. across 56 snaps. Their top snap (-5.84 EPA): (5:04) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left intended for 20-Z.Moss INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Byard (96-D.Autry) [96-D.Autry] at BUF 27. 31-K.Byard to BUF 11 for 16 yards (79-S.Brown)..

Quick answer

Winner: Tennessee Titans
Final score: Tennessee Titans 34–31 Buffalo Bills
Halftime: Buffalo Bills 20–17 Tennessee Titans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jonathan Allen
Top passer: Jonathan Allen
Biggest EPA play: (11:31) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2021-10-18

Game summary

The Tennessee Titans beat the Buffalo Bills 34–31 on 2021-10-18, overcoming Buffalo Bills's 20–17 halftime lead. Jonathan Allen posted a game-high +17.65 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 34 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Buffalo Bills	3	17	11	0	0	31
Tennessee Titans	0	17	7	10	0	34

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

BUFBuffalo Bills

+3TEN 10

BUF 76

+3BUF 25

BUF 4

TEN 29

+3TEN 34

BUF 3

+3BUF 20

TENTennessee Titans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

19 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 6:11FG
Tyler Bass
Points+3
Yard line
TEN 5
Score
3-0
(6:11) 2-T.Bass 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 11:40FG
Tyler Bass
Points+3
Yard line
TEN 10
Score
6-0
(11:40) 2-T.Bass 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 11:31TD
Derrick Henry
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 76
Score
6-6
(11:31) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 11:20XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 15
Score
6-7
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 7:57TD
Stefon Diggs
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 14
Score
12-7
(7:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 14-S.Diggs for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 7:54XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 15
Score
13-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 5:09FG
Randy Bullock
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 25
Score
13-10
(5:09) 14-R.Bullock 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 4:28TD
Ryan Tannehill
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 4
Score
13-16
(4:28) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q2 4:23XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 15
Score
13-17
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:47TD
Cole Beasley
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 29
Score
19-17
(:47) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 11-C.Beasley for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:40XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
TEN 15
Score
20-17
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 10:54FG
Tyler Bass
Points+3
Yard line
TEN 34
Score
23-17
(10:54) 2-T.Bass 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
TENTennessee Titans
Q3 4:28TD
Derrick Henry
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 3
Score
23-23
(4:28) 22-D.Henry left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q3 4:23XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 15
Score
23-24
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 0:31TD
Tommy Sweeney
Points+6
Yard line
TEN 1
Score
29-24
(:31) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 89-T.Sweeney for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 0:27Safety
Dawson Knox
Points+2
Yard line
TEN 2
Score
31-24
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 88-D.Knox pass to 17-J.Allen is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
TENTennessee Titans
Q4 9:49FG
Randy Bullock
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 20
Score
31-27
(9:49) 14-R.Bullock 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.
TENTennessee Titans
Q4 3:10TD
Derrick Henry
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 13
Score
31-33
(3:10) 22-D.Henry left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TENTennessee Titans
Q4 3:05XP
Randy Bullock
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 15
Score
31-34
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +17.65 total EPA · 56 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
2Stefon Diggs · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +9.73 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
3Cole Beasley · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +8.36 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
4Anthony Brown · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +7.07 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
5Ryan Tannehill · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +5.98 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
6Derrick Henry · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +4.13 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
7Eli Sanders · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
8Nick Westbrook-Ikhine · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jonathan Allen — BUF · Passing

Jonathan Allen posted the highest total EPA (+17.65) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 56 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.

Jonathan Allen's top snap (-5.84 EPA): (5:04) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left intended for 20-Z.Moss INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Byard (96-D.Autry) [96-D.Autry] at BUF 27. 31-K.Byard to BUF 11 for 16 yards (79-S.Brown).

Biggest single play (+6.01 EPA): Derrick Henry — (11:31) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

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

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 56 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +13.9% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +17.65 total EPA
Ryan Tannehill (Tennessee Titans) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · +2.6% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +5.98 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Buffalo Bills	Tennessee Titans
Offensive EPA/play	+0.139	+0.199
Offensive success rate	46.8%	49.3%
Pass EPA/play	+0.328	+0.193
Rush EPA/play	-0.304	+0.267
Defensive EPA/play	-0.199	-0.139
Defensive success rate	50.7%	53.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Tennessee Titans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs +0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Buffalo Bills: +0.14 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
Tennessee Titans: +0.20 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, +13.08 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Tennessee Titans: 11 drives, +14.15 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Tennessee Titans — Derrick Henry (Q2 11:31)
Buffalo Bills — Stefon Diggs (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q2 7:57)
Tennessee Titans — Ryan Tannehill (Q2 4:28)
Buffalo Bills — Cole Beasley (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q2 0:47)
Tennessee Titans — Derrick Henry (Q3 4:28)
Buffalo Bills — Tommy Sweeney (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q3 0:31)
Tennessee Titans — Derrick Henry (Q4 3:10)

Field goals

Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass (Q1 6:11)
Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass (Q2 11:40)
Tennessee Titans — Randy Bullock (Q2 5:09)
Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass (Q3 10:54)
Tennessee Titans — Randy Bullock (Q4 9:49)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 3–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the TEN 5 (Q1 6:11) — (6:11) 2-T.Bass 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 17–17. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the TEN 10 (Q2 11:40) — (11:40) 2-T.Bass 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the BUF 76 (Q2 11:31) — (11:31) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 11:20) — 14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the TEN 14 (Q2 7:57) — (7:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 14-S.Diggs for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 7:54) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the BUF 25 (Q2 5:09) — (5:09) 14-R.Bullock 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the BUF 4 (Q2 4:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 4:23) — 14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the TEN 29 (Q2 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 11-C.Beasley for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 0:40) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack..

The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 11–7. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the TEN 34 (Q3 10:54) — (10:54) 2-T.Bass 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q3 4:28) — (4:28) 22-D.Henry left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 4:23) — 14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q3 0:31) — (:31) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 89-T.Sweeney for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills registered a safety from the TEN 2 (Q3 0:27) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 88-D.Knox pass to 17-J.Allen is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the BUF 20 (Q4 9:49) — (9:49) 14-R.Bullock 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the BUF 13 (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) 22-D.Henry left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 3:05) — 14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:22) — (:22) 17-J.Allen up the middle to TEN 3 for no gain (98-J.Simmons). [WPA -38.4% · EPA -3.45]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left intended for 20-Z.Moss INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Byard (96-D.Autry) [96-D.Autry] at BUF 27. 31-K.Byard to BUF 11 for 16 yards (79-S.Brown). [WPA -21.0% · EPA -5.84]
Tennessee Titans (Q2 11:31) — (11:31) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.4% · EPA +6.01]
Buffalo Bills (Q3 1:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete deep right to 14-S.Diggs. PENALTY on TEN-39-B.Borders, Defensive Pass Interference, 39 yards, enforced at TEN 44 - No Play. [WPA +17.0% · EPA +4.16]
Tennessee Titans (Q4 4:35) — (4:35) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 15-N.Westbrook-Ikhine to BUF 22 for 8 yards (49-T.Edmunds). [WPA +16.0% · EPA +1.44]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Tennessee Titans (Q2 11:31) — (11:31) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +18.4% · EPA +6.01]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 5:04) — (5:04) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left intended for 20-Z.Moss INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Byard (96-D.Autry) [96-D.Autry] at BUF 27. 31-K.Byard to BUF 11 for 16 yards (79-S.Brown). [WPA -21.0% · EPA -5.84]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 11-C.Beasley for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.6% · EPA +4.43]
Tennessee Titans (Q1 1:12) — (1:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle intended for 2-J.Jones INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Poyer at BUF 35. 21-J.Poyer to TEN 48 for 17 yards (87-G.Swaim). [WPA -13.0% · EPA -4.36]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 6:11 · TEN 5 · Score 3-0
(6:11) 2-T.Bass 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 11:40 · TEN 10 · Score 6-0
(11:40) 2-T.Bass 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 11:31 · BUF 76 · Score 6-6
(11:31) 22-D.Henry up the middle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 11:20 · BUF 15 · Score 6-7
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 7:57 · TEN 14 · Score 12-7
(7:57) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 14-S.Diggs for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 7:54 · TEN 15 · Score 13-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 5:09 · BUF 25 · Score 13-10
(5:09) 14-R.Bullock 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 4:28 · BUF 4 · Score 13-16
(4:28) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 4:23 · BUF 15 · Score 13-17
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 0:47 · TEN 29 · Score 19-17
(:47) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 11-C.Beasley for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 0:40 · TEN 15 · Score 20-17
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 10:54 · TEN 34 · Score 23-17
(10:54) 2-T.Bass 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-3-M.Haack.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 4:28 · BUF 3 · Score 23-23
(4:28) 22-D.Henry left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 4:23 · BUF 15 · Score 23-24
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 0:31 · TEN 1 · Score 29-24
(:31) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 89-T.Sweeney for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills Safety (+2) — Q3 0:27 · TEN 2 · Score 31-24
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 88-D.Knox pass to 17-J.Allen is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 9:49 · BUF 20 · Score 31-27
(9:49) 14-R.Bullock 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.
Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 3:10 · BUF 13 · Score 31-33
(3:10) 22-D.Henry left tackle for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q4 3:05 · BUF 15 · Score 31-34
14-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-8-J.Townsend.

Key takeaways

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

Tennessee Titans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Jonathan Allen (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Buffalo Bills vs Tennessee Titans on 2021-10-18?

The Tennessee Titans beat the Buffalo Bills 34-31 in Week 6, 2021.

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

Q1: Buffalo Bills 3, Tennessee Titans 0; Q2: Buffalo Bills 17, Tennessee Titans 17; Q3: Buffalo Bills 11, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Buffalo Bills 0, Tennessee Titans 10; Final: Buffalo Bills 31, Tennessee Titans 34.

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

Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q2 11:31) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Diggs (J. Allen pass) (Q2 7:57) Tennessee Titans touchdown — R. Tannehill (Q2 4:28) Buffalo Bills touchdown — C. Beasley (J. Allen pass) (Q2 0:47) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q3 4:28) Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Sweeney (J. Allen pass) (Q3 0:31) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Henry (Q4 3:10) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q1 6:11, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q2 11:40, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bullock (Q2 5:09, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q3 10:54, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 9:49, 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?

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 62.5% completion, +13.9% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +17.65 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Tennessee Titans), 58.1% completion, +2.6% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +5.98 total passing EPA.

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

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.65 total EPA on Passing plays. across 56 snaps. Their top snap (-5.84 EPA): (5:04) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left intended for 20-Z.Moss INTERCEPTED by 31-K.Byard (96-D.Autry) [96-D.Autry] at BUF 27. 31-K.Byard to BUF 11 for 16 yards (79-S.Brown)..

Was Buffalo Bills vs Tennessee Titans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tennessee Titans won 34-31 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Buffalo Bills

Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L

Tennessee Titans

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W

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