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‘”All love thoughts prayers and concerns to @HamlinIsland as he continues to recover from that tragic incident,” Apple posted Tuesday to his verified Twitter account. “Never would I make light of that scary unfortunate scene. This game is truly a dangerous risk to our bodies mind and spirit. Nothing but love to all my football brothers.”‘

‘With two minutes to go in the first half, Hamlin appeared on the stadium video board, opening the window to the suite where he was watching the game and making his signature “heart” sign to an explosion of cheers from the Bills faithful.’

‘Forced to play catch-up all afternoon, the Bills – eliminated from last year’s playoffs in the divisional round after losing in overtime at Kansas City – could never make up the deficit. Buffalo cut the margin to seven points twice, but the Bengals were quick to respond on a day that Burrow passed for 242 yards and star receiver Ja’Marr Chase seemed to be unstoppable – even in the snow – when it was time for a clutch catch. And, oh, Joe Mixon shredded Buffalo’s defense for 105 rushing yards as the Bengals ran for 172 yards.’

‘Burrow was the most-sacked quarterback a season ago – getting taken down 70 times, including 19 during his Super Bowl run – so he’ll be ready for the challenge playing in Buffalo potentially down three offensive line starters in this game.’

‘For as much as the respect between the teams grew on that Monday night and in the aftermath, a bond shared as they came to grips with the possibility of a man losing his life on a football field, the AFC divisional playoff will be more of the same. Sentiments will be separated from the task at hand.’

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

‘The Bills entered this game as a double-digit favorite, but the Dolphins – their heated AFC East rival – gave them a run for their money in a game that lasted nearly four hours.’

‘Allen is regarded as one of the NFL’s best young quarterbacks, but his 16 interceptions and 22 giveaways this season, including this playoff game, tell another story of careless play.’

‘Linebacker Matthew Milano posted a photo to his Instagram stories on Saturday of Hamlin at the team facility dapping up a teammate with a large grin.’

‘”We have completed a series of tests and evaluations, and in consultation with the team physicians we are confident that Damar can be safely discharged to continue his rehabilitation at home and with the Bills,” critical care physician Dr. Jamie Nadler said in a statement released by the team.’

‘”He’s doing well, and this is the beginning of the next stage of his recovery,” Dr. William A. Knight IV said. “We continue to be ecstatic about his recovery,” Dr. Timothy Pritts added.’

‘”When you put real love out into the world it comes back to you 3x’s as much,” was posted to Hamlin’s Instagram account.’

‘Buffalo’s Nyheim Hines, who was acquired in a midseason trade from the Indianapolis Colts, took the opening kickoff against the New England Patriots 96 yards for a touchdown. It was the first time in Hines’ five-year career that he’d scored on a kickoff.’

‘”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! #3strong”‘

‘Kellington is being hailed as a hero, and rightfully so. Thursday afternoon, doctors who have been treating Hamlin at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center since he was injured during Monday night’s game against the Bengals announced he was not only awake but also responsive. He was squeezing the hands of medical staff and loved ones as well as communicating in writing.’