‘Kickoff is at 1:05 p.m. est. from Highmark Stadium.’
BillsBeat - January 9, 2023
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.’
Commentary: Grab your memories from this week
‘None of us, no matter our age, our occupation, our faith, or our football savvy have ever lived through anything quite like this.’
Bills’ fans back Hamlin at emotional home game
‘“I was tearing up before the game, just thinking about Buffalo as a whole and thinking about my family,” said Tim Kreuz, Williamsville resident. “And just how much it meant to be there.”’
Bills fans support Hamlin with special tailgate
‘“We were able to secure a caterer and do a hundred meals to the ICU and his family right away,” said Hall.’
Chasing M’s donations pour in after Damar Hamlin’s injury
‘His Chasing Millions Foundation launched in 2020 to give back to his hometown of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.’
Carucci Take 2: Bills get ‘spiritual’ lift in victory vs. New England
‘But could anyone have anticipated that intervention would come via Nyheim Hines’ 96-yard return for a touchdown on the opening kickoff? I sure didn’t. Josh Allen was spot on in describing the play as “spiritual” and told teammates on the sidelines that “God’s real.” Allen added, “You can’t draw that up, write that one up any better.” Then, the quarterback said he had been told it had been “three years and three days since the last kickoff return” for a touchdown by the Bills.’
Bills fans come together over Damar Hamlin’s recovery
‘While Hamlin wasn’t physically there — even from 400 miles away — the Mafia knew he was right there with them. “I think it’s a major, major boost for our team as well as everyone in the NFL and every human being on the planet,” Bills fan Patty Young said.’
Bills-Dolphins wild card game scheduled for Sunday
‘The first two matchups were memorable, in part, because of the weather. In Week 3, in the midst of humid conditions, the Bills made some costly mistakes during a 21-19 loss. Then in Week 15, with snow arriving during the fourth quarter, the Bills hung on for a 32-29 victory.’
Damar Hamlin addresses supporters ahead of Sunday's Biills game
‘In a tweet Sunday, Hamlin said “GameDay.. Nothing I Want More Than To Be Running Out That Tunnel With My Brothers. God Using Me In A Different Way Today. Tell Someone You Love Them Today! Let’s go @BuffaloBills”‘
Bills Channel Emotions in 35-23 Win Over Pats
‘Two typical Allen plays turned the game. Late 3 qtr in a tight 21-17 game, Allen was flushed out of the pocket and rolled right. He motioned to receiver John Smoke Brown and fired a beautiful on the run 42 yard strike that Brown caught fully extended at the goal line for a TD.’
Hines returns 2 kickoffs for TDs, Bills win emotional game against Pats
‘Trailing 17-14 midway through the third quarter, Hines returned a kickoff 101 yards for another touchdown. It was the first time since 2010 a player had returned two kickoffs for a touchdown in the same game.’
Bills prove team bond near impossible to break
‘“It was just spiritual,” Josh Allen said. “I was just going around to my teammates saying ‘God is real’. You can’t draw that one up, write that up any better.”’
‘God is real’: Bills react to opening kickoff touchdown
‘It’s the type of incident that can test a man’s faith, even shake someone down to their soul. Many of those prayers were already answered in the form of Hamlin’s recovery and the fact that he’s already communicating with his team, even talking to the players after the win on Sunday.’