‘”It was fun, it was super fun, it was a great experience, just another milestone and a step up to just getting back to myself as far as the football space,” Hamlin said after the game. “Just chopping this tree down as much as I can, one step at a time.”‘
Archives for August 13, 2023
Colts QB Richardson struggles; Bills safety Hamlin shines in Buffalo’s 23-19 preseason win
‘Trailing 13-10, the Bills went ahead for good with 6:11 left in the third quarter, when Matt Barkley hit Tyrell Shavers for a 22-yard touchdown pass. Shavers’ touchdown made up for his miscue earlier in the quarter when Kyle Allen’s pass tipped off his hands and led to Darius Rush’s 52-yard interception return for a touchdown.’
Damar Hamlin makes an early impact in returning to field in Bills’ preseason game against Colts
‘“Yeah, man, it felt good. It for surely felt like a little weight off my shoulders,” Hamlin said following Buffalo’s 23-19 preseason-opening win. “Amazing. It just makes me feel like I’m back in that element.”’
Damar Hamlin timeline from injury to return to Bills
‘Here’s a look at Hamlin’s road back…’.
Bills’ Damar Hamlin plays in first game since cardiac arrest
‘The safety made three tackles, including a big stop on a fourth down, before being taken out of the game.’
‘I really love this’: Hamlin battles nerves, Colts in return
‘”When I’m feeling those nerves and I’m feeling those emotions, it just means I, it means I love, I really love this,” Hamlin said, whose first play back was a kickoff. “I love this, like, I want to be here. I want to play, I want to do good. I want to be one of the greats. I want to be remembered as somebody who, you know, stood for something and who made a difference when I was out there on the field.”‘
Bills’ Damar Hamlin plays in first game since cardiac arrest as Buffalo beats Colts in preseason opener
‘”When you see my cleats laced up and my helmet and shoulder pads on, there ain’t gonna be no hesitation. Because you can’t play this game like that. You’ll put yourself at more risk by hesitating. When I’m out there, I’m just not thinking twice, I’m just playing my game and playing how I was taught to play since I was my little brother’s age.”‘
Damar Hamlin Makes Big Stop on 4th Down in First Game Action Back With Bills
‘In his first drive back, Hamlin made a crucial tackle on fourth-and-short, stopping Colts running back Evan Hull from getting the first down and forcing a turnover on downs.’
Did Damar Hamlin play today? Bills safety makes ‘remarkable’ return for first preseason game since cardiac arrest
‘The Bills didn’t play Hamlin for the entire game, sticking to the traditional plan of rotating different groups of players, but the third-year safety racked up three tackles before coming out.’
Bills win their first preseason game of the season over the Colts
‘The Bills got off to a quick start, intercepting Anthony Richardson, two plays later James Cook punches it in to give the Bills an early lead. Matt Barkley led the Bills going 13-14 for 156 yards, and two touchdowns reliving Kyle Allen who started the first half for the Bills. The Colts won the turnover battle only turning the ball over once.’
Barkley takes the early lead to be Josh Allen’s backup
‘On Saturday, Barkley was close to perfect making some really nice throws that included two touchdowns. Overall the 32-year-old was 14-of-15 for 172 yards and the two scores.’
Bills safety Damar Hamlin see’s today’s game as just another milestone is getting back to who he is
‘Hamlin finished the game with three tackles in his limited action and said while there wasn’t any trepidation, he was feeling a lot of emotions today. “I was feeling everything all at once, but i’ve been doing a good job of staying around right minded people, good mindset coaches in my life and good mentors as far as the team….pressure only lives inside of us, as long as you don’t let it portray your actions you can keep it under control.”’
Sean McDermott wants the Bills more consistent following the teams 23-19 win over the Colts
‘“I thought there were some good things, we showed moments of our standard that we hold ourselves to, but not enough though. We have to be more consistent starting with penalties, more discipline on pre snap penalties because it hurts you.”’
Opinion: Capaccio: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Preseason Colts at Bills
‘Murray continued his strong training camp by collecting 39 total yards. The 33-year old looked fresh and fast.’
Buffalo Bills open preseason with 23-19 win over Indianapolis Colts
‘The Bills jumped out of the gate early with a Dane Jackson interception two minutes into the game. Jackson caught an errant pass from Colts first-round pick Anthony Richardson intended for former Bills wideout Isaiah McKenzie. The Bills made the most of great field position, taking a 7-0 lead two plays later on an eight-yard touchdown from James Cook.’