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This is getting ridiculous at this point.
EVERYONE agrees that suspending the game was the right call at the time.
EVERYONE agrees that Damars life was more important than finishing the game and that the players that were in the game were shocked at what they witnessed. Understandably, they were going to need to collect themselves.
Bengals agreed to this but I would imagine they figured the game would still be played in the coming days. There is no reason they should have to accept a tie or a no contest.
Buffalo decided that they we not going to play the game this week, Flew home that night making that impossible. Understandable but that has consequences.
At some point we have to take emotions and feelings out of the equation and make a call. The Bills unfortunately will need to accept the Loss. Yes it is a shitty way to lose but it is what it is.
This is the ONLY way to handle this awful situation that would maintain the integrity of the league and playoffs.
NONE of this means that we all dont feel for Damar, his family, the Bills, every NFL player. It was tragic, EVERYONE wishes a full recovery to this young man.
Bills forfeit, problem solved. No need to reinvent the playoffs or set a new precedent.
We hope and pray for Damar to have a full recovery and a happy life!
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