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Archives for January 20, 2023

Bills’ Hamlin Faces Long Recovery, Family Spokesman Tells AP

‘“Damar still requires oxygen and is having his heart monitored regularly to ensure there are no setbacks or after effects,” Jordon Rooney said. “Though he is able to visit the team’s facility, Damar is not in position to travel often, and requires additional rest to help his body heal.”’

Disrespected Bengals, Driven Bills Set For Playoff Showdown

‘Two teams that bonded three weeks ago in Cincinnati in deciding their since-canceled game could not proceed after Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated on the field have much to prove in an AFC divisional-round playoff showdown in Buffalo on Sunday.’

Damar Hamlin Gets Call Of Support From New York Gov. Hochul

‘The two spoke by phone, with Hochul posting a note on her Twitter account referring to Hamlin as “an inspiration.” Hochul added that she let him know “the hopes and prayers of 20 million New Yorkers have been with him throughout his recovery,” and closed the message with #LoveForDamar.’

Bills Host Bengals In Playoffs 3 Weeks After Game Canceled

‘Key Matchup: Bills secondary versus Bengals WRs. The Bills secondary is young and dealing with injuries, while facing a potent Burrow-led passing attack. Starting CB Tre’Davious White has been eased back in after missing a year because of a knee injury, and has appeared in seven games — the past five in which he’s played a majority of the defensive snaps. CB Dane Jackson’s status is uncertain after hurting his knee last weekend, leaving the possibility of rookie Kaiir Elam taking over. Starting S Jordan Poyer is playing through a series of injuries. And Buffalo is down to its third safety opposite Poyer, with Micah Hyde (neck) not ready to return and Hamlin on IR.’

Bills’ Damar Hamlin faces ‘lengthy recovery,’ spokesman says

‘In a statement, Hamlin’s longtime friend and business partner, Jordon Rooney, said: “Despite being out of the hospital, Damar still has a lengthy recovery. Damar still requires oxygen and is having his heart monitored regularly. He has visited with the team a few times but he still gets winded very easily.’

Bills’ Jordan Poyer Gives Blunt Advice for Tom Brady

‘“Tom, you know I love you and I feel like I’ve been riding for you all year,” Poyer said on The Jordan Poyer Podcast this week. “You did everything you could’ve did in this league. I understand you love this game. Go be with your kids, man.”’

Bills going international, to play in London in 2023

‘The NFL announced on Thursday its plans for international games during the 2023 season, with the Bills being one of five teams to host a game in Europe. Buffalo will be playing at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, home of Tottenham Hotspur F.C. of the English Premier League.’

Demand high for potential Bills-Chiefs AFC title game in Atlanta

‘”There’s huge demand on the Bills side for sure,” says Nick Giammusso of VIP Tix.com. He says he’s been getting calls from season ticket holders who got first crack at the tickets, and most have been getting the full allotment of six. “They’re wondering if they can get all six and then resell some of their seats,” notes Giammusso.’

Environmental review for new Bills stadium approved by Erie County Legislature

‘”It feels good that it’s over with. We had multiple discussions on the topics. It’s good and we’re moving along,” said Erie County Legislator Tim Meyers, “Everything has been indicated that it has no negative impact on the environment, and it just goes to talking about the stadium size, drainage size. You have to remember when the old stadium was built, there was no SEQR process, no environmental review or anything like that. So it’s just a smaller footprint, and just the standards are higher and more efficient, I should say.”‘