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‘”He’s a competitive guy. That’s what makes him good is what you saw,” McDermott said. “He’s very competitive, like we all are. We work extremely hard at these jobs to be the best we can possibly be, and it hurts. I wouldn’t want a guy that doesn’t hurt, right? So, when you put it all on the line out there, we put it all on the line, and tonight it wasn’t good enough. That’s the part that stings.”‘

‘Eventually, Hamlin came in clear, holding up his hands in the shape of a heart in what has become his signature move, while also pumping up the crowd as it cheered loudly upon seeing him despite the Bills’ on-field struggles.’

‘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.’

‘”Von had put the Super Bowl trophy over in the locker room and put, ‘You said you’d do anything for it,'” Davis said. “So, kind of reminded me of what we need to do to get there. And I’m going to try my best to show the guys they can trust me and do the extra work. And my mom also wrote me a letter reminding me, too, where I came from, how blessed I am to be in the position I’m in. And to remember why I’m doing what I’m doing. And also, just remember where it all came from.”‘

‘”It’s limited, just overall,” McDermott said of what Hamlin has been doing. “But he comes in and really just started really today or yesterday and just trying to get back to a little bit of a routine and just get himself acclimated again and taking it one step, one baby step at a time here.”‘

‘Hamlin tweeted on Sunday, “My heart is with my guys as they compete today! Supporting from home as I focus on my recovery. Nothing I want more than to be out there with them!”‘

‘The Dolphins converted Allen’s three turnovers — two interceptions and the lost fumble — into 18 points, all of which were scored from the six-minute mark in the second quarter to the first minute of the third quarter on Allen’s fumble. It was the first time in franchise history that the Bills have won a playoff game despite losing the turnover battle 3-2 (previously 0-13 in those games).’

‘The woes that had hurt the Bills in games all season long were evident on Sunday with questionable offensive playcalling, drops by receivers and turnovers, which allowed the Dolphins to hang around.’

‘Allen stepped back in the pocket late in the third quarter and, despite pressure closing in, threw a perfect pass to wide receiver Gabe Davis, who just got two feet down before running out of bounds. The score gave the Bills a 34-24 lead. Allen now has three career playoff game with 300 passing yards and three passing touchdowns, the most in Bills history.’

‘Brooke Kromer, daughter of Bills offensive line coach Aaron Kromer, also tweeted about seeing Hamlin at the facility.’

‘On Christmas Eve, Withey broke a window of a school while seeking shelter from the blizzard after spending a night sleeping in his truck with two strangers to stay alive. Once inside, he went back out into the storm in search of others who needed help, including seven elderly people who were stranded in their cars, and brought them to safety inside the school.’

‘Buffalo’s relationship with its football team is seemingly unlike any other in the league. Lifelong residents call it intimate and familial. Players aren’t referred to by their first and last names, they’re simply known as Josh, Stefon or Damar. And through all the recent tragedies, the Bills have provided fans with comfort, love and relief from the heartaches of the past year.’

‘The game would take place at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 29. All other potential AFC Championship Game matchups would take place at the home stadium of the higher seed, the league said.’

‘Bills coach Sean McDermott said that they will leave it up to Hamlin when he would like to return to the team facility.’

‘”He is currently listed in stable condition and continues to make significant progress in his recovery,” the hospital said in a statement. “The goal of the transfer to Buffalo General Medical Center/Gates Vascular Institute is to get him closer to home for further evaluation, recovery and eventually discharge and rehabilitation.”‘