Amari Cooper made an immediate impact in his debut with the Buffalo Bills, scoring a go-ahead touchdown in a 34-10 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Cooper, who was acquired in a trade with Cleveland just five days prior, wasted no time in showcasing his skills in the Bills' offense.
Despite limited practice time, Cooper quickly grasped the playbook and connected with quarterback Josh Allen. His 12-yard touchdown reception on the opening possession of the second half gave Buffalo a 14-10 lead.
Cooper's presence also opened up opportunities for other receivers, with Keon Coleman becoming the first Bills receiver this season to surpass 100 yards, finishing with 125 yards on four catches.
Allen, celebrating his 100th career start, threw for 323 yards and two touchdowns, leading the Bills to overcome a 10-0 deficit. The victory improved Buffalo's record to 5-2, while the Titans fell to 1-5.
Buffalo's defense played a crucial role in the win, shutting out the Titans on their final eight drives. Mason Rudolph, starting at quarterback for Tennessee due to an injury to Will Levis, struggled against Buffalo's defense, finishing with 215 yards, a touchdown, interception, and lost fumble.
The Bills dominated the second half, scoring three touchdowns and two field goals on five possessions. Cooper's debut was met with cheers from the home crowd, with fans chanting 'Cooooop!' after each catch.
Looking ahead, the Titans will face the Detroit Lions, while the Bills will take on the Seattle Seahawks in their next matchups.
Injuries were a factor in the game, with Titans' OL Jaelyn Duncan leaving due to a hamstring injury and Bills' WR Curtis Samuel and LB Terrel Bernard also exiting the game with shoulder and ankle injuries, respectively.
Overall, the Bills' convincing win over the Titans showcased the impact of Amari Cooper and the team's resilience in overcoming early challenges to secure a dominant victory.
