Damar Hamlin Incident On 'Monday Night Football' (Well Wishes For Damar) (2024)

Good morning, Sports fans. Davey Mac here with the first Sports Report of 2023…and I wish I could bring in the new year with joy…but sadly…we have a serious developing story.

We had a really scary incident on Monday Night Football last night which led to the game getting postponed. And that’s because Buffalo Bills safetyDamar Hamlincollapsed on the field in the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals and is in critical condition.

Hamlin had just tackled receiverTee Higgins. He hopped back to his feet, then fell straight backwards. CPR was administered for several minutes, before Hamlin was taken byambulancetothe University of Cincinnati Medical Center. As of last night, he was in critical condition, but there’s still no word what happened. Hamlin is 24 years old.

At around 10 o’clock, the decision was made not to resume the game…which the Bengals were leading 7 to 3. There’s no word yet on rescheduling or resuming.

The incident was shocking to say the least. Below is footage of the tackle…which seemed routine enough…followed by Hamlin’s collapse and the subsequent reaction. Prayers and well-wishes for Damar Hamlin.

– Davey Mac

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTDhTSLQ6c8

• Buffalo Bills v Cincinnati Bengals

  CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 02: Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills tackles Tee Higgins #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Hamlin was taken off the field by medical personnel following the play. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

• Buffalo Bills v Cincinnati Bengals

  CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 02: Buffalo Bills players huddle and pray after teammate Damar Hamlin #3 was injured against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

• Buffalo Bills v Cincinnati Bengals

  CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 02: Buffalo Bills players react after teammate Damar Hamlin #3 was injured against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

• Buffalo Bills v Cincinnati Bengals

  CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 02: Fans look on as the ambulance leaves carrying Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills after he collapsed after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

• Buffalo Bills v Cincinnati Bengals

  CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 02: Cincinnati Bengals players leave the field as their game against the Buffalo Bills is suspended following the injury of Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

• Buffalo Bills v Cincinnati Bengals

  CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 02: An announcement is displayed on the scoreboard as the game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills is postponed following the injury of Damar Hamlin #3 of the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

• Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin Critical After MNF Collapse

  CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 02: Fans gather for a vigil at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for football player Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills, who collapsed after making a tackle during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals and was transported by ambulance to the hospital on January 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

• Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin Critical After MNF Collapse

  CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 02: Fans gather for a vigil at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for football player Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills, who collapsed after making a tackle during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals and was transported by ambulance to the hospital on January 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

• Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin Critical After MNF Collapse

  CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 03: A vigil is displayed at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for football player Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills after he collapsed following a tackle during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals and was transported by ambulance to the hospital on January 03, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

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  Julius Randle #30 of the New York Knicks . (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images)

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  NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 02: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets goes up for a layup during the second quarter of the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Barclays Center on January 02, 2023 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

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  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 02: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers shoots a lay up past Jaxson Hayes #10 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center on January 02, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

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  WEST LAFAYETTE, IN – JANUARY 02: Members of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights celebrate late in the second half against the Purdue Boilermakers at Mackey Arena on January 2, 2023 in West Lafayette, Indiana. The Scarlet Knights won 65-64. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

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  Noah Cates #49 of the Philadelphia Flyers (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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  NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 01: Chris Kreider #20 of the New York Rangers celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the third period against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Madison Square Garden on February 01, 2021 in New York City. The Rangers won 3-1. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

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  NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 16: Egor Sharangovich #17 of the New Jersey Devils is congratulated by teammates Dmitry Kulikov #70, Jack Hughes #86 and Jesper Boqvist #90 after he scored the game winning goal in overtime against the Boston Bruins at Prudential Center on January 16, 2021 in Newark, New Jersey. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the game is played without fans. The New Jersey Devils defeated the Boston Bruins 2-1. This was the first career NHL goal for Egor Sharangovich of the Devils. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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