‘After the game, Bills quarterback Josh Allen still seemed to have the goosebumps running up and down his arms. As he discussed the moment, he said it was “spiritual:”‘
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Bills’ John Brown gives TD ball to Denny Kellington, trainer credited with saving Damar Hamlin
‘One of the medical professionals credited with saving Hamlin’s life, Bills assistant athletic trainer Denny Kellington, was at the center of it. Kellington was honored with the rest of the Bills’ medical team before the game, and Buffalo receiver John Brown appeared to gift him a touchdown ball after a critical 42-yard score in the third quarter.’
Patriots vs. Bills score, highlights: Buffalo holds off New England to secure 2-seed in AFC playoffs
‘Because of Buffalo’s canceled “Monday Night Football” game in Week 17, the outcome of this AFC East game could have produced one of several playoff outcomes. Ultimately, the Bills’ 35-23 victory clinched the 2 seed for Buffalo, eliminated New England from the playoffs and set up an AFC East rubber match with Miami in the wild-card round.’
Bills finish regular season in style with win over Patriots
‘With safety Damar Hamlin heavy on the minds of many in Buffalo, the Bills were able to come away victorious with a 35-23 win over their AFC East rival. Not only did it help Buffalo end the season with a 13-3 overall record and a 7-1 record at home, it also eliminated the Patriots from playoff contention.’
McDermott, Bills feel in sync with Buffalo fanbase
‘”Going into the game, a lot of unknowns just not sure how the players are gonna handle it. I feel like I had a pretty good control on how I was gonna handle it but you never know. Then we come out with the first play there and it’s kinda surreal watching Nyheim score.”‘
Allen: Bills focused for tough weeks to come
‘”I think a little bit. Sitting there during the national anthem, some guys had some tears rolling down. Just a feeling of uncertainty of what it was going to feel like going back out there but Nyheim kinda put that to rest and our special teams helped out a lot with that.” Allen continued saying, “I think it was a pretty good complementary football game I know we threw three touchdowns and had three interceptions as well, it’s crazy.”‘
Opinion: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Patriots at Bills
‘The Bills turned the ball over three times. One came on a fumble by Devin Singletary at their own nine-yard line. The other was an interception thrown by Josh Allen at the Patriots 15-yard line in a tie game. That led to New England taking the lead. A third came with 8:34 remaining in the game when Taiwan Jones had a punted ball go off his foot, allowing the Patriots to recover at the Bills 35 yard line.’
Goodell: ‘Out of bad things, inspiration comes, and I think Damar was that’
‘“It was obviously difficult and challenging, you never want to see a circumstance like that, with your player or anybody else. The most important thing was to allow our medical personnel – who are trained, practice, they have protocols for this exact scenario – I knew they were going to do the right things, medically.”’
Bills to host Dolphins on Sunday at 1 p.m. EST
‘The first contest went in favor of the Dolphins in Week 3, with Miami squeezing out a 21-19 win over the Bills in the sweltering South Florida sun. The next contest went in Buffalo’s favor, as the Bills got a walkoff game-winning kick from Tyler Bass to beat the Dolphins, 32-29, and clinch a playoff berth for a fourth-straight year.’
Bills secure the No. 2 seed in AFC after 35-23 win over New England
‘To start the third quarter, the Patriots offense came out firing. But a clutch interception from Tre’Davious White ended the New England drive deep in Bills territory. With momentum back in their favor, Buffalo squandered the opportunity. Devin Singletary fumbled just two plays into the ensuing drive. Resulting in a Patriots field goal as they took their first lead of the game.’
Nyheim Hines sets the tone for No.3
‘Crazy enough, It’s been three years and three months since the last kickoff return made a touchdown for Buffalo.’
Electric energy fills Highmark Stadium as Bills fans cheer the team to victory and support Damar Hamlin
‘”Magical – it’s a magical game. Its a magical day and we’re here to support our boys,” a fan said.’
Bills, Dolphins playoff game date and time announced
‘Kickoff is at 1:05 p.m. est. from Highmark Stadium.’
Damar Hamlin selling ‘Did We Win?’ t-shirts, proceeds to benefit first-responders and the UC Trauma Center
‘He tweeted out a link to “Did We Win?” t-shirts, where all proceeds will support first responders and the UC trauma center, where he’s been treated since Monday night.’
4 Observations: Something to smile about, Bills win 35-23
‘The Bills offense has struggled to get Stefon Diggs the ball over the last few weeks but they made it a conscious effort to get him the ball early and often. Diggs was targeted 10 times, led the team with seven receptions for 104 yards and his first touchdown since December 1 in New England. It’s the first time he’s gone for over 100 yards since November 13 against the Vikings.’