The Buffalo Bills walk off the field during the first quarter after teammate Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and was taken off the field by ambulance at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
CINCINNATI – For one instant, the Bills’ chief concern was finding an early answer for the Cincinnati Bengals’ offense in one of the most anticipated games of the NFL regular season, one with ultra-high stakes for both clubs.
Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field following a tackle and was taken by ambulance to a hospital, where he was in critical condition Monday night, leaving teammates in tears and fans stunned.
Gino Bevins of Rochester stands outside University of Cincinnati Medical Center and gives his thoughts Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's collapse on the field at Paycor Field in Cincinnati during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals
Ryanne Clingersmith of Grand Island, who witnessed the injury to Buffalo Bills safety Darmar Hamlin, talks to the Buffaoo News outside University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
Chuck and Janet Kohl talk about why they came to University of Cincinnati Medical Center to support Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin after he collapsed on the field at Paycor stadium in Cincinnati during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
The Buffalo Bills walk off the field during the first quarter after teammate Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and was taken off the field by ambulance at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)