‘The NFL world has come together in support for Hamlin and his family, donating millions to his charity, The Chasing M’s Foundation. Since the injury, players and coaches around the league have sent their support to Hamlin as each update on his health became available.’
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NFL to make two huge modifications to AFC playoffs after owners vote Friday in favor of proposals
‘The NFL is also giving the Ravens a chance to possibly host a wild card game even though Baltimore will be finishing in second place in the AFC North no matter what happens on Sunday against the Bengals. Even if the Ravens win, that would put them at 11-6, which would still be a half game behind Cincinnati, which would finish 11-5 with a loss.’
Damar Hamlin updates: Bills safety breathing on own as he talks to teammates, joins team meeting on FaceTime
‘On Friday, the Bills provided a positive update on Hamlin, saying his breathing tube was removed, indicating he is breathing on his own. The team added that Hamlin “continues to progress remarkably in his recovery. His neurologic function remains intact and he has been able to talk to his family and care team,” per the physicians at UCMC.’
Damar Hamlin to Bills Teammates: ‘Love You Boys’
‘Hamlin called into a Bills team meeting to speak with both players and coaches Friday, ahead of the team’s Week 18 game against the Patriots. On the FaceTime, he had a very simple, yet heartfelt message for his teammates: “Love you boys.”’
Damar Hamlin Has Breathing Tube Removed, Talking to Teammates per Report
‘“His neurologic function remains intact and he has been able to talk to his family and care team,” the team added.’
When Football and Grief Intersected, One Buffalo Radio Host Was Uniquely Equipped to Handle It
‘White is on WGR550 every morning from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., and has been since the dawn of the Obama administration. He has helped steer some of the most difficult conversations the sports-minded city has had over the past two decades. He joked that callers have told him he’s like a therapist after disappointing Bills losses. But this week would require a different space in his brain. Like the time, at the beginning of the pandemic, a listener called in from his hospital bed, unsure whether he would live due to complications from the coronavirus, to warn people of the seriousness of the disease (that listener, White says, survived and thanked them recently for the catharsis of sharing his fear on the radio).’
AFC Playoff Implications After Bills-Bengals Cancellation, Owners Vote on Resolution
‘The Chiefs travel to face the Raiders on Saturday, while the Bills host the Patriots and Bengals host the Ravens on Sunday afternoon. If Buffalo and Kansas City win this week to claim the top two AFC seeds, and advance to the AFC championship, it will be played at a neutral site.’
NFL Owners Approve AFC Playoff Changes Amid Bills-Bengals Cancellation
‘That essentially means if the Chiefs and Bills have the same result this week, then meet in the conference championship game, that matchup will be played on a neutral field. Also, if the Chiefs lose this week and the Bengals win, those two teams would play on a neutral field if they meet in the AFC title game.’
NFL Shares Plans to Celebrate Damar Hamlin During Week 18
‘The NFL distributed a public address announcement that teams are encouraged to read prior to the national anthem on Saturday and Sunday in unified support of Hamlin, first responders and medical caregivers.’
Buffalo has been through a lot. When Bills return, the city will rally for Hamlin
‘It was supposed to be a distraction for a community that just witnessed the horror of five children dying in a New Year’s Eve house fire. All of this mere months after 10 people were shot dead in a supermarket in a despicable incident targeting the Black community. It was all, in a word, awful.’
Meet Denny Kellington, rest of Bills medical staff credited with saving Damar Hamlin’s life: ‘Really outstanding work’
‘One member of the Bills’ medical staff has been singled out for his immediate action on Monday night: Denny Kellington. According to Bills players and Albert Breer of The MMQB, Kellington quickly administered CPR to Hamlin before he was loaded into the ambulance.’
NFL playoff picture: What Bills vs. Bengals cancellation means for AFC scenarios
‘There’s also the matter of home-field advantage in the playoffs. The NFL’s proposal addresses who would play at home among Kansas City, Buffalo and Cincinnati in the AFC championship game. The proposal does not impact the divisional round; a Bills-Bengals result could have decided which teams played at home or on the road.’
Damar Hamlin talked with family and teammates after doctors removed breathing tube
‘In addition, the team says Hamlin’s neurologic function remains intact and has been able to talk to his family, care team, as well as his teammates over FaceTime. During his FaceTime with the team on Friday, he told the players and coaches on the call, “Love you boys.”‘
McDermott: Extremely grateful and thankful for Hamlin’s progress
‘“We were able to Zoom and see Damar, he was able to gesture with more so with his hands, but we were able to hear him say ‘I love you boys’ to the team and the people in the room” McDermott also said that the call was brief but it was much needed for Damar and the team.’
Bills place Damar Hamlin on Injured Reserve, activate Christian Benford
‘Benford will be available to play for the Bills this week after being placed on Injured Reserve after their Thanksgiving Day matchup with the Detroit Lions due to an oblique injury.’