Tennessee Titans vs. Buffalo Bills Monday Night Football: Live Update Blog
The Buffalo Bills (1-0) continue their run to the Lombardi Trophy tonight against Derrick Henry and the Tennessee Titans (0-1).
The Titans and Bills played Monday Night Football in Nashville last year in one of the most entertaining games of the year. The Titans emerged victorious, but the Bills are looking to change their fortunes tonight.
WHAT: Buffalo Bills (1-0) vs. Tennessee Titans (0-1)
WHEN: Monday, September 19, 2022, 7:15 p.m. EST
WHERE: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York (71,608)
TELEVISION: ESPN / Fubo TV (free try)
RADIO: WGR550 (550AM)
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SPREAD: Buffalo Notes -8.5
TOTAL: 48 (o -110, u -110)
SILVER LINE: Bills -450, Titans +350
THE LAST WORD: Allen on Ken Dorsey’s first game as Buffalo’s offensive coordinator:
“I think Coach Dorsey called it a heck of a game,” Allen said. “This is his first live action. So I’m proud of him for handling those situations the way he did. We were at 90% on the third try. This is the recipe for success.
Follow tonight here at BillsCentral.com as we provide updates as the Bills take on the Titans at Highmark Stadium.
In-game updates will appear below after kick-off…
FIRST QUARTER: Bills 7, Titans 7
The Bills received the kickoff.
The Bills will begin training at their own 25.
Buffalo leads early, with a run of 16 yards by Devin Singletary and 10 yards by Josh Allen moving them into Titans territory.
Allen also moves it through the air, finding Dawson Knox for a 12-yard gain to move into the red zone.
TOUCHDOWN INVOICES: Allen connects with Reggie Gilliam out of the backfield for a touchdown. Bass’ extra run attempt is good enough to give the Bills a 7-0 lead with 9:07 to go in the first quarter. The drive went 75 yards in 12 plays, falling 5:53 behind.
The Titans will begin training at their own 25.
Tannehill finds Treylon Burks for a 5-yard gain but a rough passer penalty moves the ball a further 15 yards, then Tannehill finds Austin Hooper for 19 yards.
TOUCH TITANS: Derrick Henry dives into the end zone from 2 yards out for the touchdown. Bullock’s extra point ties the game at 7-7 with 5:23 left in the first quarter. The drive went for 75 yards in 9 plays, falling 3:44 behind.
The Bills will begin training at their own 25.
Allen connects with Diggs to start the drive for an easy 16-yard gain, and a third down pass attempt is incomplete due to defensive pass interference to extend the drive.
The Bills go for the 4th and 1 but the Titans defense reads it perfectly to force the roll on the downs.
The Titans will begin training at their own 31.
Ryan Tannehill keeps him on a stealth quarterback in the 3rd and 1st, landing a first down and ending the first quarter.
SECOND QUARTER: Bills 17, Titans 7
On the 3rd and 14th, Tannehill finds Burks in the middle for a 16 gain to keep the drive alive.
A screen to Woods for a gain of 17 is wiped out by an offensive mask, pushing Tennessee to 2nd and 26th.
On the 3 and 21, the Titans throw another screen but the Bills smother it to force a Titans punt.
The Bills will begin training at their own 18.
Allen reunites with Isaiah McKenzie for a 28-yard gain followed by a 9-yard gain to Knox to move into Titans territory.
GROUND GOAL INVOICES: Bass’ 49-yard field goal attempt is good enough to give the Bills a 10-7 lead with 7:20 left in the second quarter. The drive went for 51 yards in 6 plays, falling 2:34 behind.
The Titans will begin training at their own 25.
The Titans’ practice goes nowhere, as the Bills defense comes out and forces a three and one out.
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The Bills will begin training at their own 24.
Allen connects with Jake Kumerow on a deep shot for a 40-yard gain, moving deep into Titans territory.
TOUCHDOWN INVOICES: Allen finds Diggs wide open in the end zone for the 4-yard touchdown. Bass’ extra run attempt is good enough to give the Bills a 17-7 lead with 1:00 left in the second quarter. The drive went for 77 yards in 8 plays, falling 4:10 behind.
The Titans will begin training at their own 25.
Tannehill is sacked for an 8-yard loss, which will end the first half.
THIRD QUARTER: Bills 34, Titans 7
The Titans will begin their opening practice at their own 25.
There isn’t much the Titans offense can do, with a lone first down for Robert Woods being their entire offense before they have to punt.
The Bills will begin training at their own 20.
On the 3rd and 9th, Allen found Jamison Crowder in the middle for a 16-yard gain to extend the drive.
TOUCHDOWN INVOICES: Allen connects with Diggs on a deep 46-yard touchdown strike. Bass’ extra run attempt is good enough to extend Buffalo’s lead to 24-7 with 10:18 left in the third quarter. The drive went 80 yards in 7 plays, falling 2:26 behind.
The Titans will begin training at their own 24.
The Bills’ defense forces three more Titans out as they continue to stifle the Tennessee offense.
The Bills will begin practice at their own 44.
The Titans defense responds with a much-needed three and out of their own, forcing a punt.
The Titans miss the punt and the Bills jump on the ball at Tennessee 20.
GROUND GOAL INVOICES: Bass’ 37-yard field goal is good enough to extend Buffalo’s lead to 27-7 with 7:32 left in the third quarter. The player ran 1 meter in 4 games, taking: 50 on the clock.
The Titans will begin training at their own 25.
INTERCEPTION BILLS: Tannehill’s pass is knocked down and intercepted as the Bills force a turnover.
The Bills will begin their training in midfield.
TOUCHDOWN INVOICES: Allen and Diggs connect for their third touchdown of the game, a 14-yard strike. Bass’ extra run attempt is good enough to extend Buffalo’s lead to 34-7 with 5:34 left in the third quarter. The drive went for 51 yards on 4 plays, falling 1:13 behind.
The Titans will begin training at their own 29.
TOUCHDOWN INVOICES: Matt Milano picks off Tannehill and takes it home for a 43-yard pick. Bass’ extra run attempt is good enough to extend Buffalo’s lead to 41-7 with 3:49 left in the third quarter.
The Titans’ offense continues to flounder even with Malik Willis entering the game, forced to punt yet again.
The Bills will start their drive at their own 4.
Mike Keenum enters the game at quarterback and the Bills’ offense expands to three.
FOURTH QUARTER: Bills 41, Titans 7
The Titans will begin training at their own 36.
FUMBLE RECOVERY BILLS: Willis fumbles in the scramble and the Bills defense jumps on it.
The Bills will begin training at their own 36.
Three more and three outs for the Bills offense.
The Titans will begin training at their own 11.
Willis and Titans offense can’t do anything, making three and going out and clearing again.
The Bills will begin training at their own 33.
James Cook drives up the sideline for a 38-yard gain, penetrating deep into Tennessee territory.
On 4th-and-1, Cook gets 2 yards to help the Bills keep running in time on this one.
Keenum takes a knee and drains the rest of the clock.
END OF GAME
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