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‘It was a rollercoaster of emotions at Highmark Stadium, ending in elation for Bills Mafia, as Buffalo took down the Dolphins, advancing to the second round of the playoffs. Yet, it was far from the game fans expected.’

‘The matchup comes just a few weeks after Bils safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest during the teams’ first matchup in Cincinnati.’

‘The injury report looks pretty clean for this Bills heading into Sunday – safety Jordan Poyer is good to go, despite revealing he’s been playing through a meniscus tear since the team’s last game against the Dolphins a month ago.’

‘The sixth-year linebacker out of Boston College made 99 tackles in the regular season, including a team-high 12.5 tackles for a loss, along with three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and two sacks in 15 games.’

‘”I constantly bring that up, so guys understand,” Dawkins said. “(Other teams) are home, and we’re blessed and thankful that we did our part that we’re not home — and I don’t want to be home yet.”‘

‘”[He’s] for the boys,” Dawkins said. ” As a player, that’s the best feeling ever – to have a coach that is for his players. He’s loosened up, and he knows how to handle his environment. He’s a great leader, and I’m thankful to be a part of what he’s doing, and I’m thankful to have a leader like him because he’s true. As a dad, as a person, and as a coach – he just does it the right way, and I’m truly blessed.”‘

‘The NFL announced Thursday morning that Mercedes-Benz Stadium would be the host site if the Bills and Chiefs both advance to the game.’

‘Only about half of the passes thrown to Davis are caught. That has to be better.’

‘”I didn’t sleep last night,” Hyde said. “Not because I was nervous or anything. I was just too excited. I’ve been in all the meetings. I’ve been rehabbing every day.”‘

‘It’s expected to be Skylar Thompson, a rookie seventh-round draft pick out of Kansas State.’

‘The Bills announced Hamlin had undergone a “comprehensive medical evaluation” and a series of testing on Tuesday.’

‘”I was just trying to get there,” Hines said. “And then when I was getting there, I was thinking about celebrating with my teammates. As soon as I crossed the goal line, I thought in my head, ‘Wow, this is our first (game) since Cincinnati… I’m speechless.’ I’m so thankful it was me to bring that juice, but it’s way bigger than me.”‘

‘As of now, Tagovailoa is not eligible to play. It doesn’t sound like the Bills think he will play, meaning they would face Teddy Bridgewater or Skylar Thompson.’

‘Kaleida Health shared an update Tuesday, saying Hamlin’s parents and younger brother are with him, as doctors work to determine what caused his cardiac arrest on the field last Monday night.’

‘Hamlin tweeted shortly after the announcement thanking supporters for the outpouring of love.’