Buffalo
Bills
5-3
27
FINAL
35
Tennessee
Titans
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 9 matchup, the Tennessee Titans triumphed over the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 35-27. With playoff implications on the line, the Titans secured a crucial victory, enhancing their position in the standings as the season approaches its climax.
Tennessee's offensive machine was driven by the standout performance of their quarterback, who threw for 298 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing precision and poise under pressure. Complementing his efforts, the Titans' leading receiver amassed an impressive 166 yards, consistently finding openings in the Buffalo secondary. The ground game was also effective, with another key contributor rushing for 84 yards, helping to keep the Bills' defense off balance.
Defensively, the Titans made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Tennessee's defense recorded a total of eight tackles from their standout player, and an interception proved pivotal in stalling a potential game-tying drive from Buffalo late in the fourth quarter. This timely turnover marked the game's turning point, allowing the Titans to maintain control and secure their victory as the clock wound down.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 27 | 20 | 74% | 298 | 4 | 2 | 118.5 |
| Cary Brikmann | QB | 38 | 29 | 76% | 243 | 3 | 1 | 107.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 11 | 84 | 7.6 | 34 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 19 | 47 | 2.5 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 1 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 38 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 16 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Cary Brikmann | QB | 10 | 25 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kene Nwangwu | HB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | — | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 7 | 166 | 23.7 | 79 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 12 | 140 | 11.7 | 44 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jameson Williams | WR | 6 | 87 | 14.5 | 12 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Jayden Reed | WR | 6 | 60 | 10.0 | 11 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 5 | 29 | 5.8 | 16 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Jacobs | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Porter | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Medrano | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Turner | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Genesis Smith | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Jobe | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dani Dennis-Sutton | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Matt Araiza | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Slye | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 42 |

