Okay… Titans in what seems to be a rare home game.

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sukie

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Players wearing Titans uniforms will be at Highmark Stadium this Sunday.

Obvious imposters.

King Henry abused us for a newcteam
No 842 sideline shots of Vrabel… he got fired

This team isn’t very good.

Will Cooper play? What about Cook? Oliver?

This should be an easy win. Bills are at -8.5 as of this posting.
 
sukie said:
Players wearing Titans uniforms will be at Highmark Stadium this Sunday.

Obvious imposters.

King Henry abused us for a newcteam
No 842 sideline shots of Vrabel… he got fired

This team isn’t very good.

Will Cooper play? What about Cook? Oliver?

This should be an easy win. Bills are at -8.5 as of this posting.
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Seeing how it took several weeks for Nyheim Hines to see the field I suspect Cooper won’t as well…

I’d be delightfully stunned if he plays.
 
Don’t need him vs Titans but being a seasoned vet, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him in there a bit. Simpler routes
 
seandelevan said:
Seeing how it took several weeks for Nyheim Hines to see the field I suspect Cooper won’t as well…

I’d be delightfully stunned if he plays.
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if he doesn't play its all your fault. The negative and caustic aura you have keeps people sidelined and prevents them from playing their best.
 
herodotus said:
if he doesn't play its all your fault. The negative and caustic aura you have keeps people sidelined and prevents them from playing their best.
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Other way around dork. I can honestly say the Bills shit play for 17 years plus 4 years of Super Bowl sadness has turned me into this. All the pain and agony congealed and manifested into the entity known as seandelevan.
 
seandelevan said:
Other way around dork. I can honestly say the Bills shit play for 17 years plus 4 years of Super Bowl sadness has turned me into this. All the pain and agony congealed and manifested into the entity known as seandelevan.
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Oh trust me, the drought was cruel to us all, but you internalized all the boneheaded stupidity that caused it and extended it for 17 years. Not your fault, you were clearly traumatized, but dude let it go. Allen will drag this team on his back to a Superbowl win and he will do it in the next two or three years.
 
herodotus said:
Oh trust me, the drought was cruel to us all, but you internalized all the boneheaded stupidity that caused it and extended it for 17 years. Not your fault, you were clearly traumatized, but dude let it go. Allen will drag this team on his back to a Superbowl win and he will do it in the next two or three years.
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Can I have the drugs you’re on?
 

21​

Josh Allen recorded his 21st game with two-plus passing TDs and a rushing TD vs. the Jets. That’s second-most in NFL history. Cam Newton had 22 such games in his career.

32%​

That’s the success rate of offenses on third down against the Titans’ defense, which ranks Tennessee fifth-best in the league. The Bills’ offense still stands a lowly 24th on third down at 34%.

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis throws during the first half of a game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. George Walker IV/Associated Press

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In 14 career NFL starts, Titans quarterback Will Levis has 21 turnovers, including 10 interceptions and 11 fumbles lost. He has an NFL-high seven interceptions this season.

8​

The Bills have allowed eight sacks, the second-fewest in the NFL behind Baltimore (seven). Tennessee ranks No. 25 in sacks per pass attempt. The pressure rate by the Titans’ defense (16.7%) is 27th.
 
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Bills notes: Ray Davis questionable; Khalil Shakir grinded back

No Bills starters have injury designations for Sunday's game.
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Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis (22) fights for yards against New York Jets linebacker Jamien Sherwood (44) and safety Chuck Clark (36) during the first quarter
at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. on Monday night, Oct. 14, 2024. Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News

The Buffalo Bills are the healthiest they've been in awhile.

Heading into Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans, running back Ray Davis (calf) and safety Mike Edwards (illness) are questionable. Running back Darrynton Evans (hamstring) is on injured reserve as designated to return, but he is listed as doubtful for this game.

No Bills starters have injury designations for the game.

The four players who wore red noncontact jerseys for Thursday's practice – tight end Dalton Kincaid (collarbone), linebacker Terrel Bernard (pectoral), nickel cornerback Taron Johnson (forearm) and wide receiver Mack Hollins (shoulder) – were full participants on Friday and out of the red noncontact jerseys.

Davis was the only limited participant, and Edwards was the only Bills player who did not practice.

Defensive tackle Ed Oliver is likely to make his return after missing two games with a hamstring injury.
"I expect him at this point to play in the game," McDermott said before practice.

McDermott still wanted to see how Friday's practice went before deciding on the status of acquired wide receiver Amari Cooper, but when asked if he anticipates Cooper playing, McDermott leaned yes.

"I would think so, but I want to see and I want to visit with the (offensive) coaches again," McDermott said Friday.

For the Titans, wide receiver Treylon Burks (knee), running back Tyjae Spears (hamstring) and defensive lineman Keondre Coburn (knee) have been ruled out. Quarterback Will Levis (right shoulder) is listed as questionable after he was a limited participant on Wednesday and Friday. Levis was a full participant Thursday. The Titans' backup is Mason Rudolph. Cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (quad) is also questionable.

Shakir’s Grind​

Bills receiver Khalil Shakir gingerly moved around the MetLife Stadium turf before Monday night’s game against the Jets, two weeks removed from a right ankle sprain sustained at Baltimore. Not close to 100%, Shakir grinded his way through 26 snaps and caught two passes for 19 yards.

How much did Shakir labor?

“A decent amount,” he said. “It was hurting. But it’s part of the game. It went smoothly.”
Shakir knew a “couple of days before” that he would try to play.

“It was more pain management at that point and obviously, the turf didn’t help,” he said. “At the end of the day, I’ll do anything to be out there with the guys after missing the last game – it was killing me to get back out there.”
 
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Bills-Titans: Who you got? Buffalo News writers make their predictions on Sunday's game

Buffalo News sports reporters make their picks for Sunday's Buffalo Bills-Tennessee Titans matchup.
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Jay Skurski​

Here’s a statistical oddity: The Bills are giving up over 100 more yards per game than the Titans (350.8 to 248.8), but allowing one point per game less (22.0 to 21.0). Offensively, the Bills are scoring 27.5 points per game, compared with just 19.2 per game for Tennessee. Bills coach Sean McDermott historically has feasted on inexperienced quarterbacks, and the Titans’ Will Levis is making just his 15th career start. Levis has thrown more interceptions (seven) than touchdowns (five) this season. Bills Mafia should be at its loudest with the team home for the first time in a month. If Levis is flustered into some early turnovers, look out. This one could get away from Tennessee quickly. Book Amari Cooper for a touchdown as the home crowd enjoys a comfortable win.
Bills, 31-13.

Mark Gaughan​

I was optimistic about the Titans entering the season. No team with Calvin Ridley, DeAndre Hopkins and Tyler Boyd as its receiving corps should rank 31st in passing yards. Yet, that’s where Tennessee stands, due to the growing pains of a young quarterback and struggles in pass protection. The Titans are minus-7 on the takeaway chart, and that is where this matchup hinges. If Tennessee loses the turnover battle, the Bills should win easily. If Titans QB Will Levis plays safer and protects the football, Tennessee has the talent to make a game of it. Tennessee’s defense ranks No. 1 with the fewest yards allowed. But the offensive competition has not been great. (Tennessee has played good defenses.) The Bills might find rushing up the middle tough vs. Tennessee’s big defensive tackles. Josh Allen needs to stay patient. It is hard to see the Titans getting 24 points, unless the Bills hand them turnovers.
Bills, 30-17.

Ryan O’Halloran​

To start the Bills’ last home game – way back on Sept. 23 against Jacksonville – Josh Allen threw 14 passes in the first quarter to build a 13-0 lead. It was pitch-and-catch time, and the plan was clear: Throw to get an early lead and force the Jaguars to throw it often. The Bills won 47-10. Offensive coordinator Joe Brady should adopt the same approach against Tennessee. Get new addition Amari Cooper involved. Get a healthier Khalil Shakir early touches. Heck, get Curtis Samuel downfield like last Monday night. The Bills storm to an early two-touchdown lead over the Titans and produce a combined six sacks/turnovers.
Bills, 28-20.

Katherine Fitzgerald​

Titans quarterback Will Levis has had some of the most memorable throws of this season, and not in a good way. He has looked absurd on some of his seven interceptions. The Titans’ level of play hasn’t matched their defensive statistics, and the Bills hold the edge on both sides of the ball here. The Bills have been on the road for awhile now, and they’re ready to give the early Sunday crowd a thrilling victory. I expect Buffalo to win the takeaway margin and to coast to 5-2.
Bills, 28-17.
 

How can the Bills take care of business vs. Tennessee Titans? Here are 4 keys to a Buffalo win​

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How can the Bills take care of business vs. Tennessee Titans? Here are 4 keys to a Buffalo win

The AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills finally return home after going 1-2 on the road in past three weeks to host the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Here are four keys to a Bills win.
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Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas celebrates after recording an interception last fall at Highmark Stadium. Douglas has 27 tackles and a forced fumble this season.
Joshua Bessex, Buffalo News

1 Fluster Rudolph. Scratch our previous version of this that said the Bills should fluster quarterback Will Levis. As of late Saturday afternoon, Levis is now sidelined for Sunday with a shoulder injury. Mason Rudolph will start at quarterback for the Titans, and Trevor Sieman will be a gameday elevation, further indicative of Levis’ status. The overall point stands – the Bills should be ready to get to the quarterback and take advantage of turnovers. The right side of the offensive line is penetrable. The Bills should fluster Rudolph and feast on his miscues.

2 Don’t be afraid to involve Amari Cooper. Sure, Amari Cooper has only been in Buffalo a few days, and it’s a short week. We’re not here to downplay any of that, and Bills general manager Brandon Beane even said Wednesday that wide receiver is “probably one of the harder (positions)” to onboard midseason. But Cooper is smart, and this Bills offense could use a little boost. Although coach Sean McDermott has been wary of putting too much on Cooper’s plate so early, the Bills should get him involved. Since the 1970 merger, the record for receptions in a franchise debut in Week 7 or later was T.J. Hockenson, who had nine catches in his Minnesota Vikings debut in 2022. Cooper doesn’t need nine. But he could use a few.

3 Score more when you can. Bills quarterback Josh Allen highlighted red-zone efficiency as a must for the Bills this week. On a short week against a statistically sound defense, Allen knows the Bills need to capitalize on opportunities. “Just trusting the game plan, trusting our base rules, making sure that we are communicating and protecting,” Allen said Wednesday. “It starts with me trying to get the ball into our playmakers’ hands and just trying to make as many plays as possible. Taking care of the football. (The Titans) don’t allow a lot of yards; they don’t allow a lot of points. So when we are in the red zone, making sure that we are walking out of there with sixes instead of threes, that’s our goal.”

4 Don’t waver on Tyler Bass. *Well, at least, don’t waver right now, or midgame. McDermott said Friday that the Bills will be going with their veteran kicker for Sunday’s game, even though they did bring in kicker Lucas Havrisik to the practice squad this week. Bass has struggled (75% on field goals; two missed PATs), and the team – and Bass himself – has been open about that. It was a good move to bring in some competition and to admit that Bass’ performance has been below standard. But with McDermott backing Bass for Sunday, the Bills can’t be too cautious to use him. That won’t help Bass’ seemingly rattled psyche. The vote of confidence for Sunday, specifically, is there. The Bills can figure out the long term after the game.
 
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