PSO Premium Review: Bills vs. Titans on TNF

1. Josh Allen’s MVP campaign now closer to down the drain

The Bills were without two key defensive starters tonight and it clearly showed as they were unable to put a stop to just about anything the Titans’ offense threw at them, figuratively and literally. BUF was able to hang in there for a good chunk of the game but couldn’t stop the bleeding later in the second half as their offense led by Josh Allen continued to make one mistake after another. Allen’s turnover-prone nature returned in this game, and that was the one key improvement he showed over the first four games that elevated him into the MVP conversation in the first place. 

2. COVID chaos not enough to slow down this Titans team

Positive COVID-19 tests, facilities getting shut down, no practices, impending punishments; the Tennessee Titans have had to deal with ALL of this in a matter of just a couple weeks, and yet, they still look like a team that has not missed a beat. Ryan Tannehill looks more polished than he did in his breakout season a year ago and has given doubters a reason to believe that Derrick Henry doesn’t have to run the ball the entire game every single week if the Titans want a shot at winning. A.J. Brown’s return was certainly welcome, and Jonnu Smith has the look of a TE that can add an extra element to the offense. 

3. Tennessee has a legitimate championship-winning formula

When looking at championship-winning teams, they usually have some combination of the following: top-tier coaching, franchise QB, effective run game, dominant defense. The Titans continue to show they have what it takes to make a championship run. They almost pulled it off last season, and they have the same formula this year. Now currently 4-0 and leading the AFC South, TEN has shown it is capable in more than just the running game. The defense was able to create three turnovers against another rising AFC powerhouse and the offense has been incredibly efficient in the red zone. Tennessee ranks fifth in the league in red zone TDs, scoring a TD on 73% of their trips so far. Should they continue that kind of effectiveness and efficiency, Mike Vrabel’s Titans may be looking at another deep playoff run this year.