The Buffalo Bills are facing the Miami Dolphins tonight in a wildcard playoff. They grabbed a strong lead and accumulated 17 points in the second quarter while the ‘Phins accumulated three points. Bills fans are hoping for their favorite team to defeat Miami. And they will have to since their biggest fan, Damar Hamlin, is watching them from his home as he is focusing on healing himself.
After suffering a horrific fate, the 24-year-old safety was rushed to the hospital. He got better and has since given updates about his health to his fans. Hamlin misses playing on the field but watching his boys take on the challenge and win surely makes him happy.
Fans react after Damar Hamlin wishes his team all the luck
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On Saturday, the safety visited and met his teammates ahead of their matchup. He was discharged after suffering a cardiac arrest. Linebacker Milano posted a picture that showed Hamlin shaking hands with someone. His teammates were relieved and happy when they came to know about his recovery. QB Josh Allen held back tears when Damar collapsed after Bengals WR Tee Higgins hit him in the first quarter.
Although the Pittsburgh product cannot attend the game physically, he extended his much-needed support through a Twitter message.
After seeing that, many fans reacted to it and said sweet words to the team and Hamlin.
♥️ Hard to find words. But Thankful and Love.
— Nate – Go Pokes… Go Bills… (@pokes307mafia) January 15, 2023
The horrible incident brought the entire NFL world together. Fans prayed for his speedy recovery and safety.
So many prayers were and are still being sent up for you my dude. It’s so good to see you recovering!
— Caleb Webb (@calebgwebb) January 15, 2023
Man, I don’t know you, I’m not a Buffalo Bills fan, but I love you! I wish you well, my friend in spirit.
— Think for Yourself (@PhilipBLee) January 15, 2023
Watch your boys bring you a win today. 24 degrees is Bills weather! Best to you as you recover.
— Barbara Malmet (@B52Malmet) January 15, 2023
Your recovery is most important. Your teammates know you are right there with them. Wishing you a full recovery
❤️💙— Toni (@tvtoni) January 15, 2023
Your story brought NFL fans together in a way I don’t think I’ve seen in my lifetime. The best part was getting to know who you are as a person. #BillsMafia should be very proud to have you in Buffalo. Pure class.
— TBONE (@TBoneCaponeOG) January 15, 2023
— Philly Sports Sufferer 🇺🇸 (@mccrystal_alex) January 15, 2023
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Your test has a testimony. I can’t wait to hear it. 💙 Prayed for u and as a football mom and coach I prayed for your mom. Take care of yourself young man and GOD BLESS
— Sharonda Phelps (@SharondaPhelp13) January 15, 2023
Fans and teammates miss the player. And the team will certainly try to win the game. It looks like they will as the Bills are still the ones to dominate the game.
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Following his collapse, fans and players donated $8.6 million in GoFundMe to Hamlin’s toy drive fundraiser. The money will be used to support the education and sports interests of young people. Hamlin, who is from the Pittsburgh suburb of McKee’s Rock, will also use the money raised through the sale of new T-shirts to donate to the Cincinnati trauma center where he was initially treated. The shirts have the slogan “Did We Win?” and a heart-shaped illustration of Hamlin’s hands.
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