Buffalo Bills running back Nyheim Hines returned the New England Patriots opening kick for a touchdown immediately after the team and its fans paid tribute to hospitalized teammate Damar Hamlin.
In their first game since safety Damar Hamlin suffered a terrifying on-field injury, the Buffalo Bills scored on the first play after an emotional pre-game tributes to their hospitalized teammate and the team staff who saved his life earlier this week. Seconds into the home game, Bills running back Nyheim Hines returned the New England Patriots’ opening kickoff for a touchdown:
CHILLS.
????: @NFLonCBS pic.twitter.com/9uXnx91reb— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 8, 2023
Hamlin, who began tweeting again on Saturday from the hospital, expressing his appreciation for the outpouring of support he has received since his injury, immediately posted his reaction to the touchdown:
OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!!!— ???????????????????? ???????????????????????? (@HamlinIsland) January 8, 2023
Ahead of the game on Sunday, the 24-year-old had posted a photo reciprocating all the love:
GAMETIME!!! @BuffaloBills ???? pic.
