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Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt (29) strips the ball from Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Sammy Watkins (82) as he tackled by Bengals safety Jessie Bates III (30) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. Watkins fumbled on the play. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Ravens rest starters, focus on playoff rematch with Bengals

By Jeff Wallner Jan. 08, 2023 07:12 PM EST

A fan holds sign bearing the likeness of Buffalo Bills trainer Denny Kellington during practices before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Kellington was instrumental in responding to Hamlin's emergency. Hamlin remains hospitalized after suffering a catastrophic on-field collapse in the team's previous game against the Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Bills' Hamlin selling shirts to benefit first responders

Jan. 08, 2023 05:14 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul (4) gets his hand on the face mask of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Bengals beat Ravens to avoid coin flip, set up home rematch

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 08, 2023 04:50 PM EST

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) runs in a touchdown against New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones (31) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
AFC title game will be at neutral site if Bills vs. Chiefs

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 08, 2023 04:27 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon, center, celebrates a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Bengals' Mixon celebrates TD with coin flip

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 08, 2023 02:30 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) passes against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
NFL playoffs: Vegas believes some classics could be coming

By David Brandt Jan. 07, 2023 01:40 PM EST

A man prays during a prayer service for Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin at Crossroads Uptown Church, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Cincinnati. The family of Damar Hamlin expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support shown toward the Buffalo Bills safety who suffered cardiac arrest after making a tackle while asking everyone to keep the hospitalized player in their prayers on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Pray for Damar: Public prayer blitz follows Hamlin collapse

By John Zenor Jan. 07, 2023 09:40 AM EST

Los Angeles Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr. (89) is tackled between Tennessee Titans linebacker Monty Rice (56) and safety Andrew Adams (47) during the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Chargers' Parham conflicted after what happened to Hamlin

By Joe Reedy Jan. 06, 2023 07:08 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
If Ravens beat Bengals, Baltimore could host playoff game

By Noah Trister Jan. 06, 2023 05:09 PM EST

Vegas high school flag football player dies after collapsing

Jan. 06, 2023 02:51 PM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A high school student-athlete died Thursday after suffering a medical emergency and collapsing during a varsity flag football game at her school,...

A sign shows support for injured Buffalo Bills NFL football player Damar Hamlin outside Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., Thursday Jan. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
NFL owners approve playoff plan after Bills-Bengals canceled

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 06, 2023 01:53 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) runs near Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. Hamlin was injured on the play. The game has been postponed after Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin collapsed, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
EXPLAINER: What Bills-Bengals cancellation does to playoffs

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 06, 2023 10:52 AM EST

Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins (27) runs past Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Taven Bryan (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Ravens visit Bengals with playoff seeding at stake

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 07:15 PM EST

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott waves to fans as he leaves the field following an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Chicago, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. The Bills defeated the Bears 35-13.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Bengals, Ravens prepare to play amid difficult circumstances

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 05, 2023 05:09 PM EST

FILE - Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins takes part in drills at Paul Brown Stadium, Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Cincinnati. Bengals receiver Tee Higgins said he's “in a good place right now” after hearing from Damar Hamlin's mother about his improvement on Thursday morning, Jan. 5, 2023.(AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)
Bengals' Higgins says 'I'm in a good place right now'

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 05, 2023 04:00 PM EST

An ambulance leaves the field with Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin during the first half of an NFL football game between the Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. The NFL will not resume the Bills-Bengals game that was suspended Monday night after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest on the field, two people familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel), File
NFL: Bills-Bengals won't resume; playoff scenarios revealed

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 05, 2023 02:34 PM EST

AP sources: NFL won't resume Bills-Bengals game suspended Monday night after Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest

Jan. 05, 2023 02:31 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — AP sources: NFL won't resume Bills-Bengals game suspended Monday night after Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest. ...

Youth players with the Gulf Coast Sharks Youth Football Club playing a tackle football game on Sept. 10, 2022, in Gautier, Miss. The league's founder, Joel Fields, said youth football leagues are often unregulated. Some leagues allow children as young as five years old to play tackle football, he said. (Joel Fields via AP)
Football fans grapple with violent side of a beloved sport

By Jocelyn Noveck Jan. 05, 2023 01:35 PM EST

People pray during a prayer vigil for Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin outside of University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Cincinnati. Hamlin was taken to the hospital after collapsing on the field during the Bill's NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Back to work not business as usual for Damar Hamlin's peers

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 05, 2023 09:48 AM EST

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) collides with Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati. Hamlin was injured on the play. Tonight's Buffalo Bills-Cincinnati Bengals game has been postponed after Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin collapsed, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Players around NFL say Hamlin's injury wasn't Higgins' fault

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 04, 2023 10:56 PM EST