‘”Damar still requires oxygen and is having his heart monitored regularly to ensure there are no setbacks or after effects,” Rooney said, via AP. “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.”‘
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Jordan Poyer tells Tom Brady ‘Go be with your kids’ on his podcast after Buccaneers Wild Card loss
‘”Tom, you know I love you, and I feel like I’ve been riding for you all year,” Poyer said on his personal podcast. “Go be with your kids, Tom. I appreciate everything you’ve done in this league. I got two picks off of you, one to the crib. Lost both games. I’m 0-11 against you. Yes, please go. Go be with your kids, Tom.”‘
Bills players to honor Damar Hamlin by wearing ‘3’ pendants before AFC Divisional Round game vs. Bengals
‘The pendants are 14k gold and measure 2.5 inches, and there is a heart at the bottom right side of the No. 3. The back of the pendant features a quote from Hamlin: “If you get a chance to show some love today do it! It won’t cost you nothing.”‘
NFL botched the handling of Bengals-Bills divisional playoff game: Why it should be at a neutral site
‘It seems that a few owners realized that the new rules weren’t fair, which might explain why the proposal only passed by ONE vote. It needed 24 votes to pass and it got 25 (According to NBC Sports, the Bengals, Bears and Dolphins voted against it while the Chiefs, Bills, Raiders and Chargers all abstained).’
Damar Hamlin back at Bills facility almost daily, just weeks after hospitalization for cardiac arrest
‘That news comes with the Bills set to play host to the Bengals — the same opponent they were facing when Hamlin’s scary injury occurred — at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, with a trip to the AFC title game on the line. McDermott said that Hamlin is on the road to being back to himself.’
Ups and downs of Josh Allen’s hyper-aggressive style, and where the Bills go from here
‘With an average blocking unit, Stefon Diggs, and a solid but inconsistent support cast beyond the elite receiver, this is what an offense is going to look like with Allen at quarterback. He’s doing what is most sensible in his mind to elevate this Bills team — sling rockets, often, all over the field, even if doing so is a little dangerous.’
Bills vs. Dolphins score, takeaways: Buffalo overcomes costly mistakes, survives Miami’s bid at historic upset
‘Josh Allen made the key throws when they needed him to in the end. Losing the turnover battle, 3-2, is usually a recipe for disaster, but Allen didn’t panic. It took a little while, Buffalo’s first two drives after going down 24-20 were punts, but Allen leading consecutive touchdown drives to end the third quarter settled his teammates and Bills Mafia down. Going back up 34-24 allowed the Bills defense to get back to teeing off on Thompson. The Bills’ composure defensively when the Dolphins were making their final attempt at the go-ahead score was also huge as Miami couldn’t get lined up properly when it mattered most.’
2023 NFL playoffs: Scrum involving Josh Allen breaks out between Dolphins and Bills during interception return
‘Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw an interception in the second quarter on a pass intended for wide receiver John Brown, and after Xavien Howard got the pick and proceeded to return the ball 49 yards down the field, things escalated quickly between the two teams.’
Bills vs. Dolphins: Live stream, how to watch, odds, key players, prediction for Super Wild Card Weekend
‘Prediction: Bills 38, Dolphins 13.’
Bills’ Micah Hyde out vs. Dolphins: Veteran safety would also be out for divisional round if team advances
‘The neck injury that sidelined Hyde back in September was initially expected to keep him out until next season, but the Bills recently designated for him to return from injured reserve and opened his 21-day practice window. However, it appears the Bills will have to make it at least as far as the AFC title game before he is able to get back on the field.’
NFL chooses Atlanta as host site for potential Bills-Chiefs AFC Championship Game
‘This of course, will only go into play if both teams advance to the conference championship. If the Chiefs advance and the Bills do not, the game will be held at Arrowhead Stadium. If the Bills advance and the Chiefs do not, the game will be held at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. If neither team advances, the game will be held in the location of the highest-seeded team.’
2023 NFL playoffs: Three reasons Bills can beat the Dolphins on Super Wild Card Weekend
‘Meanwhile, Josh Allen absolutely dominates the Dolphins. This year, he threw for 704 yards and rushed for 124 yards against Miami, making him the first quarterback in NFL history with 700 or more passing yards and 100 or more rushing yards against a single team in a regular season. Allen is also 8-2 against the Dolphins in his career, which includes a 5-0 record at home. His teams average 32.6 points per game in those contests and have 31 total touchdowns to just seven turnovers.’
Damar Hamlin goes home: Bills safety released from Buffalo hospital nine days after cardiac arrest during game
‘”When you put real love out into the world it comes back to you 3X’s as much,” Hamlin wrote on his Instagram page. “The love has been overwhelming, but I’m thankful for every single person that prayed for me and reached out. We brung the world back together behind this. If you know me you know this only gone make me stronger. On a long road keep praying for me!”‘
Three reasons you should root for the Bills in 2023 NFL Playoffs: Damar Hamlin, Josh Allen, more
‘Bills’ Josh Allen is an exceptional quarterback and one of the best in the league. He is constantly raising his own bar and making incredible highlight-worthy plays. He’s just fun to watch, so why not watch him go all the way.’
Bills’ Damar Hamlin undergoing testing in Buffalo after being released from Cincinnati hospital
‘On Tuesday, the Bills announced Hamlin remains hospitalized at Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute and is going through a series of testing and evaluation. Hamlin tweeted an update on his status as well…’.