Buffalo Bills fans support Damar Hamlin on Sunday, January 8, 2023 against the New England Patriots at Highmark Stadium. (Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News)
Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News
‘3 was with us and it’s a big win’: Bills feels Hamlin in emotional victory
Sean McDermott said ahead of the game that he thought, “Wouldn’t it be special if we could take that opening shot?”
Of course it happened. In one day when 3s were everywhereNyheim Hines kickoff return – the first of two that day – ushered in an emotional game of football at Highmark Stadium.
“You want the truth, it was spiritual, it really was,” quarterback Josh Allen said. “Bone Freeze. It was something special.”
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Photos: 3s were everywhere before the game as players and fans prepared for the game. view photos
And here’s a photo gallery from the game, including a shot of Nyheim Hines stretching his arms as he crosses the goal line on the opening kickoff return. view photos
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