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‘”[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.’

‘Then, a story book start to the game for Buffalo – Nyheim Hines taking the opening kickoff 96 yards to the end zone.’

‘It’s unclear who will start at quarterback for the Dolphins, with Tua Tagovailoa recovering from a concussion. Backup Teddy Bridgewater has an injured finger, with third-stringer Skylar Thompson leading the way during Sunday’s win against the Jets.’

‘The Bills medical and training staff even received a standing ovation from the crowd at Highmark Stadium.’

‘The Bills safety is launching a set of shirts reading “Did we win?”, the same thing he wrote to his medical team after two days in intensive care. All profits will go to first responders and the UC Trauma Center, the place where he stayed following Monday night’s game in Cincinnati.’

‘“Being an ICU nurse and seeing CPR, ever witnessing it, is a very traumatizing thing,” said a member of the Bills Mafia Paige Darby, “But being able to come back out and seeing all of the good news from Damar and his recovery has been amazing. The Bills are playing really well so far.”’