‘The eventual result of the game — or nonresult — could have a significant impact on several playoff teams. Whatever decision is made could lead to changes in playoff seeding or perhaps prompt teams to play on short rest.’
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Grappling With, but Not Yet Turning Away From, Football’s Violent Pull
‘O’Reilly, 35, a lifelong Bills fan, could hear people crying in the stands. She could hear them praying. She was seated near a group of the players’ families and friends, and her stomach churned as she noticed the fear streaked across their faces. Her husband, Randy, who was at home watching the game on television with their 7-year-old son, Finn, told her he had sent the boy out of the room.’
Damar Hamlin is fighting for his life, and sports don’t feel the same
‘Feeling helpless, Bills quarterback Josh Allen tweeted, “Please pray for our brother.” Former quarterback Dan Orlovsky bowed his head, closed his eyes and on the set of ESPN’s “NFL Live” led the crew in a moment of prayer. Every NFL team displayed the same profile avatar online, with this message: “Pray for Damar.” The synchronized social media vigil felt eerie and somber. But it was better than scrolling through all the hot take artists we normally allow to pollute our timelines.’
Damar Hamlin’s collapse brought a flashback for Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Pronger
‘“Worry for the kid, having been in a similar circumstance” was Pronger’s immediate reaction, he said in a telephone interview from St. Louis, where he lives. “You see the video footage of him with his mom and family prior to the game, and you just feel for everybody involved. Obviously it takes you back — my parents were at the game that I went down in, too, so there were a lot of similarities that came back.”’
Damar Hamlin shows signs of improvement; NFL mulls scheduling options
‘The Bills said in a statement that the progress was “noted” Tuesday and overnight, adding, “He is expected to remain under intensive care as his health care team continues to monitor and treat him.”’
Damar Hamlin appears to be making progress: ‘Promising readings’
‘“Per Jordon and Damar’s family, doctors overnight got promising readings that they had been hoping to see by this morning. Jordon couldn’t go into specifics, but progress appears to be made,” Harvey wrote on Twitter, adding that Hamlin remains sedated and in critical condition in the ICU at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.’
President Biden speaks with Damar Hamlin’s parents after Bills safety’s on-field collapse
‘“I spoke with his mother and father at length,” Biden said.’
‘Signs of improvement’: Encouraging day for Bills’ Damar Hamlin
‘Hamlin’s uncle, Dorrian Glenn, told CNN on Tuesday his nephew’s use of a ventilator was down from 100 percent to 50 percent, but specifics were less tangible a day later.’
Damar Hamlin’s father spoke to entire Bills team after safety’s collapse: ‘Needed it’
‘Mario Hamlin “informed the Bills that Damar was making progress” after he suffered cardiac arrest during Monday’s game in Cincinnati, with a source telling ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Thursday, “The team needed it.”’
Collapse of Bills’ Hamlin deepens Buffalo’s anguish, resolve
‘Suddenly, a team that had been a beacon of good news became another source of despair.’
Players Around NFL Say Hamlin’s Injury Wasn’t Higgins’ Fault
‘“There’s nothing you can do about that hit,” quarterback Joe Burrow said Wednesday after the Bengals practiced for the first time since the incident. “That hit happens on every play of every single game. That’s the scary part about it.”’
NFL Rallies To Support Hamlin As His Condition Improves
‘“We all remain optimistic,” Rooney said, adding that Hamlin’s family asked him not to go into further detail.’
Hamlin’s Foundation Approaching $7 Million In Donations
‘In its first two years of existence, the donation drive raised about $2,900. After Hamlin’s injury, more than 200,000 donations — averaging about $32 — were made in less than 48 hours.’
Bengals’ Zac Taylor praises Bills coach Sean McDermott for actions
‘Taylor said that after Hamlin was placed in the ambulance and driven out of Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium at 9:25 p.m. local time, referee Shawn Smith’s officiating crew walked over to Cincinnati’s sideline to say that McDermott was still trying to sort out what happened. To expedite the decision-making process, Taylor walked over to Buffalo’s sideline to join the officials and McDermott’s conversation.’
Bills’ Damar Hamlin suffers cardiac arrest on field: Team offers latest update, President Biden reaches out
‘The frightening event sent shockwaves through, not only the sports world, but the world at large. This week, U.S. President Joe Biden even spoke with Hamlin’s mother and father, via Bloomberg News. On Wednesday, the Bills gave an update on their player, saying Hamlin has shown some signs of improvement, but that he remains in critical condition.’