Damar Hamlin: NFL confirms Bills-Bengals game will NOT be played this week
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BREAKING NEWS: The NFL confirms that the Bills-Bengals game will NOT be played this week and “no decision has been made” on a possible resumption… as the football world remains in shock after the cardiac arrest at the damar hamlin field
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The Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals game will not be rearranged for this week after Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest in Monday’s matchup.
The 24-year-old collapsed and went into cardiac arrest after colliding with the Bengals’ Tee Higgins in the first quarter of the game.
Hamlin was rushed to the hospital with his mother by his side and a representative said he is “struggling” but remains sedated and in critical condition.
The Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals game will not be rearranged for this week
Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest after colliding with Bengals’ Tee Higgins
“The NFL continues to be in regular contact with the medical team treating Damar Hamlin, as well as the Bills and Bengals organizations and the NFL Players Association,” an NFL statement read Tuesday night. afternoon.
“After speaking with both teams and NFLPA leadership, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell informed clubs today that Bills-Bengals play will not resume this week.
The NFL has not made any decisions regarding the possible resumption of play at a later date.
The league has not made any changes to the week 18 regular season schedule.
“We will continue to provide additional information as it becomes available.”
There is speculation as to whether the game will ultimately be called off with the playoffs fast approaching.
The Kansas City Chiefs take on the Las Vegas Raiders this Saturday and if Patrick Mahomes and company win, they will seal the No. 1 playoff spot, making the Bills-Bengals academic. If the Chiefs lose, the Bills would still have a chance to claim the top spot.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sent a memo to team executives and coaches, providing an update on Hamlin on Tuesday.
It began: ‘During last night’s game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals, Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field.
Hamlin (No. 3) got to his feet briefly after making a tackle on Higgins before falling backwards in shocking scenes as the Bills played the Bengals.
Hamlin collapsed moments later, falling backwards and lying motionless on the ground.
‘Damar went into cardiac arrest and was revived by on-site club doctors and independent medical staff, all of whom are highly trained to implement emergency medical plans.
“Damar was stabilized and transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, a Level One trauma center, where he remains in the ICU.”
Some criticized the NFL for its slow reaction to postponing the game on Monday night, but the league denied reports that they planned to resume the matchup.
The memo informs the teams that they will continue to provide updates on Hamlin when they can and informed them that mental health and support resources are available.