Damar Hamlin was cheering on from his hospital bed on Sunday as the Buffalo Bills clinched the no.2 seed in the AFC, but the opening touchdown had a mind-blowing connection to the NFL star.
It was always going to be an emotional occasion for the Bills, who played their first game since Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday night. The Bills safety collapsed on the field during the first quarter of their clash against Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night, and had to be revived on the field.
Thankfully, Hamlin has since responded well to treatment and is on the road to recovery in hospital. NFL sides have paid their respects to the Bills no.3 all week, but the opening touchdown at Highmark Stadium had a chilling connection to Hamlin's squad number.