2nd UPDATE, 11:14 AM:TheBuffalo BillsCincinnati BengalsMonday Night Footballgame will not be resumed this week.
The game was postponed last night after BillssafetyDamar Hamlinsuffered a cardiac arrest after making a tackle.
He remains hospitalized in critical condition in the intensive care unit at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.
The Buffalo Bills react to injury sustained by their teammate Damar Hamlin during the first quarter of’Monday Night Football' game against the Cincinnati BengalsGetty Images
The NFL has made no decision regarding the possible resumption of the game at a later date.
The league has not made any changes to the Week 18 regular season schedule.
We will continue to provide additional information as it becomes available.
In atweet early Tuesday morning, the Bills said Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest.
He is currently sedated and listed in critical condition, the statement ended.
Hamlin tackled wide receiver Tee Higgins and was able to stand up but collapsed seconds later.
First responders rushed to the field to aid the 24-year-old player and administered CPR for several minutes.
He was taken to the nearby University of Cincinnati Medical Center in an ambulance.
Hamlin received immediate medical attention on the field by team and independent medical staff and local paramedics.
During the delay,ESPNs studio analysts tried to put the situation into perspective for viewers.
Its something like weve never seen happen before.
Ive never seen it, Ive never been a part of it, never heard about it.
… All you could do is pray for this gentleman right now.
NFL analyst Adam Schefter added: Chilling to watch it.
The game is so secondary to everything else.
Players from both teams were visibly distraught; many prayed on the field, and some were seen crying.
We have been in touch with Bills and Bengals players, and with the NFL.
The only thing that matters at this moment is Damars health and well being.
The NFL statement added: Our thoughts are with Damar and the Buffalo Bills.
We will provide more information as it becomes available.
We have been in touch with Bills and Bengals players, and with the NFL.
The only thing that matters at this moment is Damars health and well being.
