The Monday Night Football game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals was suspended in the first quarter after Bills DB Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
With the Bengals leading 7-3, Buffalo’s Hamlin, a second-year safety, made a tackle of Bengals WR Tee Higgins around 8:55 p.m. ET, got to his feet, staggered and then collapsed onto his back. Medical personnel rushed on the field while the players from both teams gathered in prayer. Around half an hour later (9:25 p.m. ET), Hamlin was taken to the hospital with family members by his side.
The Bills updated Hamlin's condition at 2 a.m. ET:
Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest following a hit in our game versus the Bengals. His heartbeat was restored on the field and he was transferred to the UC Medical Center for further testing and treatment. He is currently sedated and listed in critical condition.