Final2021 Week 6

Nissan Stadium, Nashville, TN

Buffalo Bills vs Tennessee Titans, Week 6 2021

Buffalo Bills

Away

31

Tennessee Titans

HomeWon

34

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Bills31711031
Titans01771034

BUF 31TEN 34 Final

  • Passing leader

    Josh Allen

    BUF · QB

    29.7PPR pts

    35/47, 353 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Derrick Henry

    TEN · RB

    35.6PPR pts

    20 ATT, 143 YDS, 3 TD, 2 REC, 13 REC YDS

  • Bills leader

    Stefon Diggs

    BUF · WR

    23.9PPR pts

    9 REC, 89 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Jordan Poyer

    BUF

    1 INT, 4 TKL

Titans 34, Bills 31: Tennessee rallies from 3 down at halftime

Tennessee erased a 20–17 halftime deficit, outscoring Buffalo 17–11 after the break to win 34–31. Buffalo outgained the Titans 417–362, but the Titans averaged 7.1 yards per play.

The Bills went 7-for-13 on third down and committed one turnover.

Key advantages

  • +1.4 yards/play TEN 7.1 · BUF 5.7

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Titans Won

Tennessee won the efficiency battle.

Team stats comparison, Bills vs Titans
BillsStatTitans
5.7Yards per play7.1
Other team stats
417Total yards362
73Plays51
1Turnovers1
54%Third-down conversion40%
32:50Time of possession27:10

Scoring Summary

The Titans scored four touchdowns and two field goals; the Bills scored three touchdowns and three field goals.

Scoring plays, Bills vs Titans
TimeTeamPlayBUFTEN
1st quarter
6:07BUFTyler Bass 24-yard FG Takes lead30
2nd quarter
11:36BUFTyler Bass 28-yard FG Extends lead60
11:20TENDerrick Henry 76-yard TD run Takes leadRandy Bullock XP67
7:54BUFJosh Allen → Stefon Diggs, 14-yard TD Takes leadTyler Bass XP137
5:04TENRandy Bullock 43-yard FG1310
4:23TENRyan Tannehill 4-yard TD run Takes leadRandy Bullock XP1317
0:40BUFJosh Allen → Cole Beasley, 29-yard TD Takes leadTyler Bass XP2017
3rd quarter
10:49BUFTyler Bass 52-yard FG Extends lead2317
4:23TENDerrick Henry 3-yard TD run Takes leadRandy Bullock XP2324
0:27BUFJosh Allen → Tommy Sweeney, 1-yard TD Takes leadDawson Knox → Josh Allen, 2-pt conversion3124
4th quarter
9:45TENRandy Bullock 38-yard FG3127
3:05TENDerrick Henry 13-yard TD run Game winnerRandy Bullock XP3134

Fantasy Points: Bills vs Titans, Week 6 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Derrick HenryTENRB35.6 PTSRB1
  2. Josh AllenBUFQB29.7 PTSQB1
  3. Stefon DiggsBUFWR23.9 PTSWR7
  4. Cole BeasleyBUFWR21.8 PTSWR11

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Josh AllenBUFQB29.7QB135/47353319260107.8Start/Sit →
Ryan TannehillTENQB13.9QB1918/292160123170.5

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Derrick HenryTENRB35.6RB1RB20143332130Start/Sit →
Stefon DiggsBUFWR23.9WR7WR———119891Start/Sit →
Cole BeasleyBUFWR21.8WR11WR———97881
A.J. BrownTENWR16.1WR20WR———97910
Emmanuel SandersBUFWR14.1WR23WR———85910
Devin SingletaryBUFRB9.3RB31RB527055160Start/Sit →
Julio JonesTENWR8.9WR49WR———53590
Dawson KnoxBUFTE7.5TE23TE———33250Start/Sit →
Tommy SweeneyBUFTE7.1TE26TE———1111
Nick Westbrook-IkhineTENWR5.7WR67WR———33270Start/Sit →
Zack MossBUFRB4.9RB41RB824042150
Gabe DavisBUFWR4.5WR76WR———22250
Anthony FirkserTENTE2.1TE41TE———11110
Isaiah McKenzieBUFWR1.8WR95WR1501130
Geoff SwaimTENTE1.8TE45TE———2180
Chester RogersTENWR1.7WR98WR———1170
Jake KumerowBUFWR0.0—WR———1000
Marcus JohnsonTENWR0.0—WR———1000

Fantasy Usage

Buffalo Bills

Snap Share

  1. Emmanuel SandersWR71 snaps92%
  2. Cole BeasleyWR67 snaps87%
  3. Stefon DiggsWR62 snaps81%
  4. Dawson KnoxTE61 snaps79%
  5. Zack MossRB42 snaps55%

Target Share45 targets

  1. Stefon Diggs24%, 11 targets
  2. Cole Beasley20%, 9 targets
  3. Emmanuel Sanders18%, 8 targets
  4. Devin Singletary11%, 5 targets
  5. Zack Moss9%, 4 targets
  6. Other18%, 8 targets

Carry Share23 carries

  1. Josh Allen39%, 9 carries
  2. Zack Moss35%, 8 carries
  3. Devin Singletary22%, 5 carries
  4. Isaiah McKenzie4%, 1 carries

Tennessee Titans

Snap Share

  1. Derrick HenryRB43 snaps81%
  2. A.J. BrownWR42 snaps79%
  3. Geoff SwaimTE38 snaps72%
  4. Julio JonesWR35 snaps66%
  5. Nick Westbrook-IkhineWR29 snaps55%

Target Share25 targets

  1. A.J. Brown36%, 9 targets
  2. Julio Jones20%, 5 targets
  3. Derrick Henry12%, 3 targets
  4. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine12%, 3 targets
  5. Geoff Swaim8%, 2 targets
  6. Other12%, 3 targets

Carry Share22 carries

  1. Derrick Henry91%, 20 carries
  2. Ryan Tannehill9%, 2 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Emmanuel SandersBUFWR7192%818%0
Cole BeasleyBUFWR6787%920%0
Derrick HenryTENRB4381%312%20
Stefon DiggsBUFWR6281%1124%0
A.J. BrownTENWR4279%936%0
Dawson KnoxBUFTE6179%37%0
Geoff SwaimTENTE3872%28%0
Julio JonesTENWR3566%520%0
Nick Westbrook-IkhineTENWR2955%312%0
Zack MossBUFRB4255%49%8
Devin SingletaryBUFRB3545%511%5
Marcus JohnsonTENWR2038%14%0
Gabe DavisBUFWR2634%24%0
MyCole PruittTENTE1630%00%0
Chester RogersTENWR1528%14%0
Anthony FirkserTENTE1528%14%0
Tommy SweeneyBUFTE1114%12%0
Isaiah McKenzieBUFWR45%12%1
Reggie GilliamBUFRB45%00%0
Jeremy McNicholsTENRB12%00%0
Jake KumerowBUFWR11%12%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+17.7Derrick Henry35.6 PTS vs 17.9 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−6.0Zack Moss5.9 PTS vs 11.9 xFP
  • Highest expected volume26.4 xFPJosh Allen29.7 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Josh AllenBUF · QB29.726.4+3.3100%47 att—47939%00%
Stefon DiggsBUF · WR23.918.5+5.481%24% tgt—000%1124%
Derrick HenryTEN · RB35.617.9+17.781%91% car—02091%312%
A.J. BrownTEN · WR16.115.2+0.979%36% tgt—000%936%
Cole BeasleyBUF · WR21.815.2+6.687%20% tgt—000%920%
Ryan TannehillTEN · QB13.914.0−0.1100%29 att—2929%00%
Emmanuel SandersBUF · WR14.113.5+0.692%18% tgt—000%818%
Zack MossBUF · RB5.911.9−6.055%35% car—0835%49%
Devin SingletaryBUF · RB9.311.6−2.345%22% car—0522%511%
Julio JonesTEN · WR8.98.4+0.566%20% tgt—000%520%
Dawson KnoxBUF · TE7.55.1+2.479%7% tgt—000%37%
Nick Westbrook-IkhineTEN · WR5.75.1+0.655%12% tgt—000%312%
Gabe DavisBUF · WR4.53.4+1.134%4% tgt—000%24%
Geoff SwaimTEN · TE1.83.4−1.672%8% tgt—000%28%
Isaiah McKenzieBUF · WR1.82.3−0.55%4% car—014%12%
Anthony FirkserTEN · TE2.11.7+0.428%4% tgt—000%14%
Chester RogersTEN · WR1.71.70.028%4% tgt—000%14%
Jake KumerowBUF · WR0.01.7−1.71%2% tgt—000%12%
Marcus JohnsonTEN · WR0.01.7−1.738%4% tgt—000%14%
Tommy SweeneyBUF · TE7.11.7+5.414%2% tgt—000%12%

Team totals: Bills 45 targets and 23 carries; Titans 25 targets and 22 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Josh Allen

BUF · QB · 29.7 pts on 26.4 expected

35 of 47 passing for 353 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception; 9 carries for 26 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 26.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Josh Allen →

Ryan Tannehill

TEN · QB · 13.9 pts on 14.0 expected

18 of 29 passing for 216 yards, 1 interception; 2 carries for 3 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.0 expected.

Stefon Diggs Ran hot

BUF · WR · 23.9 pts on 18.5 expected

11 targets (24% of the team's), 9 catches for 89 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Stefon Diggs →

Cole Beasley Ran hot

BUF · WR · 21.8 pts on 15.2 expected

9 targets (20% of the team's), 7 catches for 88 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 15.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Derrick Henry Ran hot

TEN · RB · 35.6 pts on 17.9 expected

3 targets (12% of the team's), 2 catches for 13 yards; 20 carries (91% of the team's) for 143 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Derrick Henry →

A.J. Brown Strong role

TEN · WR · 16.1 pts on 15.2 expected

9 targets (36% of the team's), 7 catches for 91 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.2 expected.

Zack Moss Unlucky

BUF · RB · 5.9 pts on 11.9 expected

4 targets (9% of the team's), 2 catches for 15 yards; 8 carries (35% of the team's) for 24 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 11.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Tommy Sweeney Ran hot

BUF · TE · 7.1 pts on 1.7 expected

1 target (2% of the team's), 1 catch for 1 yard and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 1.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Buffalo Bills

  • Stock up: Cole Beasley played 87% of the snaps, up from a 61% season average.

Tennessee Titans

  • Stock up: A.J. Brown played 79% of the snaps, up from a 60% season average.
  • Stock up: Geoff Swaim played 72% of the snaps, up from a 53% season average.
  • Stock down: Anthony Firkser played 28% of the snaps, down from a 47% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Bills defense and Titans defense
Points allowed toBills DTitans D
QBs12.218.0
RBs20.416.1
WRs23.840.9
TEs7.68.7

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Tennessee opened at 33% win probability, fell as low as 7%, then rallied to win.

Titans win probability

Titans win probability by game minuteTitans started at 33%, stood at 26% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 12 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +26Tannehill 4-yd TD run26% → 52%Q2 4:23
  2. −27Allen → Beasley, 29-yd TD54% → 26%Q2 0:40
  3. +30Henry 3-yd TD run15% → 45%Q3 4:23
  4. −36Allen → Sweeney, 1-yd TD47% → 11%Q3 0:27
  5. +73Henry 13-yd TD run8% → 81%Q4 3:05

Swing in Titans win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Bills vs Titans
Buffalo BillsMeasureTennessee Titans
73Plays51
68%Pass rate57%
6.7Yds / dropback7.4
3.6Yds / carry6.6
7/13Third downs4/10

Efficiency edge Tennessee ran 22 fewer plays but gained 0.7 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • BUF Diggs 24% · Beasley 20% · Sanders 18%
  • TEN Brown 36% · Jones 20% · Henry 12%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Bills vs Titans
ResultBUFTEN
Touchdowns34
Field goals32
Punts22
Turnovers11
Turnovers on downs10
  • The Bills opened the scoring on their first possession, a 13-play, 74-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
  • The Titans drained the clock with three second-half drives of four to seven minutes.
All 21 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
TENQ1 15:006122:34Punt
BUFQ1 12:2613746:19Field goal
TENQ1 6:07341:03Punt
BUFQ1 5:043-82:10Punt
TENQ1 2:543131:51Interception
BUFQ1 1:0310384:27Field goal
TENQ2 11:361760:16Touchdown
BUFQ2 11:207723:26Touchdown
TENQ2 7:547542:50Field goal
BUFQ2 5:04100:10Interception
TENQ2 4:542110:31Touchdown
BUFQ2 4:2310753:43Touchdown
TENQ2 0:40160:40End of half
BUFQ3 15:009484:11Field goal
TENQ3 10:4912676:26Touchdown
BUFQ3 4:239753:56Touchdown
TENQ3 0:279455:42Field goal
BUFQ4 9:45651:44Punt
TENQ4 8:018704:56Touchdown
BUFQ4 3:058792:44Downs
TENQ4 0:211-10:21End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Bills vs Titans Head-to-Head

The Bills and Titans first met in 1960 and have played 51 times since.

All-time series
30–21Titans lead, 51 meetings since 1960
Postseason
2–1Bills won in 1988 and 1992; Titans won in 1999
Largest Bills win
41–72022
Largest Titans win
35–61968

Since 2021

2–1 Bills lead

3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. B = Bills win, T = Titans win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Bills vs Titans
BillsStatTitans
11-6Record12-5
28.4Points per game24.6
381.9Yards per game342.5
5.7Yards per play5.1
17.0Points allowed per game20.8
272.8Yards allowed per game329.8

Bills vs Titans Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
BUF −6Bills failed to cover by 9
Total
53.5Over: 65 points scored (by 11.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Bills29.831+1.3
Titans23.834+10.3

Both offenses beat the market's expectation, and the Fantasy tab shows who cashed in.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Buffalo Bills

Against the spread
4–2
Over/under
3–3
ATS as favorite
3–2
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS on the road
2–1

Tennessee Titans

Against the spread
4–2
Over/under
4–2
ATS as favorite
2–2
ATS as underdog
2–0
ATS at home
2–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Bills and Titans in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Bill or a Titan, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Bills vs Titans Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Bills vs Titans Week 6 game?

The Tennessee Titans beat the Buffalo Bills 34–31 in Week 6 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN, on October 18, 2021. See the Titans' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Bills vs Titans?

The final score was Titans 34, Bills 31. The Bills led 20–17 at halftime, and the second half went Bills 11, Titans 17.

What happened in the Bills vs Titans game?

Tennessee erased a 20–17 halftime deficit, outscoring Buffalo 17–11 after the break to win 34–31. Buffalo outgained the Titans 417–362, but the Titans averaged 7.1 yards per play. Derrick Henry led all players with 2 catches for 13 yards, plus 20 carries for 143 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns.

What was the game-winning score in Bills vs Titans?

Derrick Henry's 13-yard touchdown run with 3:05 left in the fourth quarter gave the Titans a 34–31 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Bills vs Titans?

Derrick Henry led the game with 35.6 PPR fantasy points, the RB1 of Week 6, on 2 catches for 13 yards, plus 20 carries for 143 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. Josh Allen was next with 29.7 (QB1). See Derrick Henry's 2021 game log.

Who led Bills vs Titans in passing, rushing and receiving?

Josh Allen (BUF) led all passers with 35 of 47 for 353 yards, 3 touchdowns and an interception. Derrick Henry (TEN) led in rushing with 20 carries for 143 yards and 3 touchdowns. A.J. Brown (TEN) led in receiving with 7 catches for 91 yards.

How many fantasy points did Derrick Henry score against the Bills?

Derrick Henry scored 35.6 points in PPR leagues, 34.6 in half-PPR and 33.6 in standard scoring against the Bills in Week 6 of the 2021 season, on 2 catches for 13 yards, plus 20 carries for 143 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. He handled 91% of his team's carries.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Bills vs Titans?

Derrick Henry outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 35.6 PPR points on 17.9 xFP (+17.7). Zack Moss fell furthest short, with 5.9 points on 11.9 xFP (−6.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Titans come back to beat the Bills?

The Titans' chances of winning fell as low as 7% in the fourth quarter. Derrick Henry's 13-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Derrick Henry's 13-yard touchdown run then put them ahead for good.

What is the all-time Bills vs Titans record?

The Titans lead the all-time series 30–21 across 51 meetings since 1960, including a 1–2 record in the postseason.

When did the Bills and Titans last play before this game?

Before Week 6 of 2021, they last met in the 2020 season on October 13, 2020, when the Titans beat the Bills 42–16.

Have the Bills and Titans met in the playoffs?

Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 1999 playoffs. The Bills are 2–1 against the Titans in the postseason.

What was the closing spread for Bills vs Titans?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Bills −6, making the Buffalo Bills 6-point favorites, with a closing total of 53.5. That implied about 29.8 points for the Bills and 23.8 for the Titans.

Did Bills vs Titans go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 53.5, and the teams combined for 65 points, 11.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Bills vs Titans?

The Titans covered as 6-point underdogs against the closing line of Bills −6. The final margin was 3 points.