On Monday night due to sudden collapse of Damar Hamlin, game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills being postponed.
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In the first quarter of the AFC, The Bengals leading 7-3, Hamlin fell to the ground with what is suspected to be commotio cordis.
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He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he "is currently sedated and listed in critical condition", according to a Bills statement.
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NFL Chief Football Administrative Officer Dawn Aponte suspend & postpone the game and said "Medical advice guided our decision,"
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"We remained in constant communication with both teams, medical personnel, game officials and ownership. We made decisions that we believed to be in the best interest of Damar's status and the state of both teams - players and staffs. "There couldn't have been more collaboration throughout this process by all parties."
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The Buffalo Bills delegation returned home after the game was postponed, but some players stayed in Ohio to be by their teammate.
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It will be difficult to reschedule the game because it was previously played the day after the main Sunday and final week of the season.
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Even though this game may have a major impact on the playoffs, the NFL isn't currently considering rescheduling.
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NFL VP Jeff Miller said. "That's not in consideration right now, Our concern is with the player and his wellbeing. At the appropriate time I'm sure we'll have a conversation around the next steps regarding the game."
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