NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Set to Reschedule the Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals Game in Two Days After Damar Hamlin Injury – More Details
Latest on Reschedule of the Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals as per post on NFL website Updated 9.15 PM EST Jan 4th 2023
The NFL announced on Wednesday that talks have begun on whether to resume Week 17’s Bills-Bengals game, which was postponed after Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest during the first quarter of the game.
During a conference call with reporters on Wednesday, NFL EVP of communications, public affairs and policy Jeff Miller said the league has not made a decision on the status of the game but plans to in the coming days, adding that both the Bengals and Bills would be consulted.
NFL exec Troy Vincent says "everything is being considered" when it comes to the #Bills–#Bengals game. "The guiding principles that took us into the 2020 season with COVID" are there.
"It may not be perfect, but will allow those participating to be able to play."
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 4, 2023
NFL EVP of football operations Troy Vincent said during the call that “everything is being considered” regarding the Bills-Bengals game. Vincent said the league will lean on the guiding principles it used during the 2020 and 2021 seasons with the COVID-19 pandemic, including the “value of winning and winning percentage” in order to give Commissioner Roger Goodell suggestions on how to proceed if the game were not to be resumed.
As of Tuesday morning, the NFL has made no announcement on a possible rescheduled date for the Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills game from Monday night. After a tense scene in which Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and ultimately needed to be rushed to the hospital, the game was called soon after 10 p.m. EST. Hamlin experienced a heart attack and is currently in serious condition, according to the Bills.
According to a Buffalo Bills source, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will probably postpone the Buffalo Bills’ game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The game is crucial to the AFC playoff picture since both teams have a chance to win the conference and earn the top seed.
Roger Goodell to take a decision in the next few days after Damar Hamlin injury
As both sides choose not to play, the crucial contest became more about Hamlin’s safety. The Week 17 game was officially canceled by Goodell and the league office.
Breaking News: Of course the game is secondary to #DamarHamlin’s health, but #Bills insider @viccarucci just reported on @wgrz Daybreak that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will make the call on rescheduling the Bills/Bengals game and it would have to be played within 2 days.
— Melissa Holmes (@2MelissaHolmes) January 3, 2023
The league spoke with media on a conference call just after midnight to discuss the event and how it was handled at Paycor Stadium. According to the NFL, Hamlin is given priority over the timetable in terms of football.
There is another option according to @viccarucci – the league can add a 19th week so the Bills/Bengals can get in all their games. @wgrz https://t.co/1X1hCHVN8c
— Melissa Holmes (@2MelissaHolmes) January 3, 2023
It will be difficult to reschedule the game because it was previously played the day after the primary Sunday slate and because this weekend is the 18th and final week of the season.
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NFL star Damar Hamlin has a "sudden cardiac arrest" on the field of play during the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals game. pic.twitter.com/BslnHQBFId— essexgeezer (@UP19755) January 3, 2023
If the game is played this week, Goodell may consider Thursday or Saturday as potential dates. However, players for the Bengals and Bills are more concerned with playing a football game than with Damar Hamlin.
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