"Two years ago, my life was forever changed," said Damar Hamlin while reminiscing about the cardiac arrest in the week 17 game against the Bengals in the 2022 season. The post Josh Allen’s Strong Message on Damar Hamlin Snub as Bills Safety Secures Major Honor Before AFC Chiefs Showdown appeared first on EssentiallySports.

The NFL Awards are a big deal to players and fans alike Betting odds are set before the season and the conversation is non-stop from training camp onward.

“Choose Love” is a slogan that Damar Hamlin, a safety for the Buffalo Bills, displayed on his helmet after suffering cardiac arrest during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Last year’s playoff exit was met with a sense of finality. With a slew of free agents, an aging roster and cap concerns, the Bills knew hard decisions were coming. Many equated that to a step back in their championship chase. All it did was provide an opportunity for a step forward.

Quarterback Josh Allen was announced ... to accomplish the feat. Allen finished second in MVP voting in 2020 and third in 2022. It was somewhat of a surprise that Hamlin did not win the award ...

Josh Allen could take plenty of satisfaction from a season in which he became the betting favorite for MVP and the Buffalo Bills defied the doubters who predicted a down year. Instead, Allen and the Bills again fell short of their goal of winning the Super Bowl,

ORCHARD PARK - Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has, in essence, been granted a mulligan. For the second straight season, he has been named a finalist for the Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year award.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (92) during the first quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Credit: AP/Adrian Kraus

We all know about the ongoing debate over whether Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson or even Saquon Barkley deserve the NFL’s MVP award. But for the second year in a row,

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen could take plenty of satisfaction ... The most notable on defense are cornerback Rasul Douglas and safety Damar Hamlin. On offense, it’s receivers Amari ...

Thursday, Allen, Jackson, Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, Lions quarterback Jared Goff and Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow were announced by The Associated Press as the five finalists for the award.

Of the finalists for the The Associated Press’ NFL awards to be handed out for the 2024 season, the Buffalo Bills will have three representatives up for honors on Feb. 6 in New Orleans. Read more from