NEW: NFL postpones Bills-Bengals game after Damar Hamlin collapses on field
Buffalo Bills players huddle and pray after teammate Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on Monday in Cincinnati, Ohio. Photo: Dylan Buell/Getty Images
The Week 17 finale between the Bengals and Bills was temporarily suspended and later postponed Monday evening after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field at the 5:58 mark of the first quarter.Bengals WR Tee Higgins caught a pass from Joe Burrow and his helmet appeared to hit Hamlin in the chest. Hamlin stood up immediately but then fell to the ground.
Players on both teams were in tears and huddled up to pray for Hamlin before going back to their respective locker rooms.Hamlin received immediate medical attention on the field by team and independent medical staff and local paramedics. He was then transported to a local hospital where he is in critical condition," the NFL said in a"Our thoughts are with Damar and the Buffalo Bills. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
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