NFL game halted after player collapses on field

WASHINGTON – The Monday night (Tuesday, Manila time) NFL game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals was temporarily suspended after a player collapsed on the field and received CPR before an ambulance took him away.

Part-way through the first quarter, Bills safety Damar Hamlin took a hard hit during a tackle, stood up and then collapsed to the floor.

Prayers up for Damar Hamlin ????pic.twitter.com/itwfmSGiQm

— OutKick (@Outkick) January 3, 2023

He received medical attention for over 20 minutes, with ESPN reporting that he had received CPR.

Players from both NFL teams gathered around Hamlin during the treatment, with many of them kneeling to pray and some openly weeping.

Praying for Damar Hamlin.

I don't know how you finish the game after this... pic.twitter.com/cTeu50EP8x

— Footballism (@FootbaIIism) January 3, 2023

ESPN said Hamlin was provided with oxygen as he left after being placed on a stretcher.

The game was temporarily suspended after discussions with the two teams' coaches.