‘The AFC championship will be played at a neutral site if the participating teams played an unequal number of games and both could have been the No. 1 seed and hosted the game had all AFC clubs played a full 17-game regular season.’
BillsBeat - January 7, 2023
Buffalo Bills trainer Denny Kellington saved Damar Hamlin’s life on the field, head coach says
‘Bills offensive lineman Dion Dawkins said in a tweet Thursday that it was Kellington who administered critical CPR to Hamlin, who doctors say lost his pulse on the field had to be immediately revived through resuscitation and defibrillation.’
NFL approves plan for possible neutral-site AFC title game
‘In the wake of the cancellation of Monday’s Bills-Bengals game, the following scenarios based on Week 18 results were approved for holding the title game at a neutral site…’.
Damar Hamlin's jersey becomes the highest seller on Fanatics
‘Wearing Hamlin’s No. 3 jersey has become another way to support him. According to Michael Rubin, the CEO of Fanatics, the NFL’s apparel partner, Hamlin’s jersey quickly became the No. 1-selling jersey on the site.’
Damar Hamlin injury isn't the most important part of the Bills safety's story
‘”He’s the pride of his family,” said Terry Totten, Hamlin’s high school coach. “He’s the pride of McKees Rocks. He’s the pride of Central Catholic and the University of Pittsburgh, all because he does everything in such a humble, giving way.”‘
Damar Hamlin will be honored by all NFL teams in Week 18: Here's what each will do to show support
‘The Bills will be showing their support for Hamlin on Sunday during their game against the Patriots by wearing patches that feature his No. 3.’
Eagles' Miles Sanders speaks with Bills' Damar Hamlin, calls close friend's turnaround 'a miracle'
‘Sanders went to Woodland Hills and Hamlin played his high school ball at Central Catholic, and that’s where the two were able to spark a friendship. They each stayed in the state to play college ball as well, with Sanders starring at Penn State, while Hamlin went to Pitt. Two years ago, they, along with a trio of other Pittsburgh natives in the NFL, founded the Pittsburgh to Pro camp, which is a free summer football camp for 300 Pittsburgh youths.’
2023 NFL playoffs: Here's how AFC Championship game could be played at a neutral site based on Week 18 results
‘This scenario involves the Kansas City chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and Cincinnati Bengals — all of which were eligible for the No. 1 seed heading into Week 17. Kansas City won its Week 17 matchup while the Buffalo-Cincinnati game was canceled after Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field. Buffalo and Cincinnati will play 16 games while the rest of the NFL will play the full 17-game slate.’
NFL world reacts as Damar Hamlin makes progress, talks with Bills: 'Had to be most incredible team meeting'
‘The NFL world has come together in support for Hamlin and his family, donating millions to his charity, The Chasing M’s Foundation. Since the injury, players and coaches around the league have sent their support to Hamlin as each update on his health became available.’
NFL to make two huge modifications to AFC playoffs after owners vote Friday in favor of proposals
‘The NFL is also giving the Ravens a chance to possibly host a wild card game even though Baltimore will be finishing in second place in the AFC North no matter what happens on Sunday against the Bengals. Even if the Ravens win, that would put them at 11-6, which would still be a half game behind Cincinnati, which would finish 11-5 with a loss.’
Damar Hamlin updates: Bills safety breathing on own as he talks to teammates, joins team meeting on FaceTime
‘On Friday, the Bills provided a positive update on Hamlin, saying his breathing tube was removed, indicating he is breathing on his own. The team added that Hamlin “continues to progress remarkably in his recovery. His neurologic function remains intact and he has been able to talk to his family and care team,” per the physicians at UCMC.’
Damar Hamlin to Bills Teammates: ‘Love You Boys’
‘Hamlin called into a Bills team meeting to speak with both players and coaches Friday, ahead of the team’s Week 18 game against the Patriots. On the FaceTime, he had a very simple, yet heartfelt message for his teammates: “Love you boys.”’
Damar Hamlin Has Breathing Tube Removed, Talking to Teammates per Report
‘“His neurologic function remains intact and he has been able to talk to his family and care team,” the team added.’
When Football and Grief Intersected, One Buffalo Radio Host Was Uniquely Equipped to Handle It
‘White is on WGR550 every morning from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., and has been since the dawn of the Obama administration. He has helped steer some of the most difficult conversations the sports-minded city has had over the past two decades. He joked that callers have told him he’s like a therapist after disappointing Bills losses. But this week would require a different space in his brain. Like the time, at the beginning of the pandemic, a listener called in from his hospital bed, unsure whether he would live due to complications from the coronavirus, to warn people of the seriousness of the disease (that listener, White says, survived and thanked them recently for the catharsis of sharing his fear on the radio).’
AFC Playoff Implications After Bills-Bengals Cancellation, Owners Vote on Resolution
‘The Chiefs travel to face the Raiders on Saturday, while the Bills host the Patriots and Bengals host the Ravens on Sunday afternoon. If Buffalo and Kansas City win this week to claim the top two AFC seeds, and advance to the AFC championship, it will be played at a neutral site.’