Dumar Hamlin honored in NFL playoff photo

The NFL’s final game of the season began Saturday with two AFC showdowns.

The game marked the league’s return to action for the first time since the hospitalization of Buffalo Bills safety Dumar Hamlin, and paid tribute to players on and off the field. gave.

Chiefs vs. Raiders:

Players from the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders paid tribute to Hamlin in a 24-year-old shirt and hoodie ahead of the Week 18 game at Allegiant Stadium in Nevada.

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams He was one of the players who paid tribute to Hamlin.

Before the game, the crowd cheered as the loudspeaker read out a statement of support for Hamlin.

NFL Playoff Photos: The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 31-13 to claim the No. 1 seed in the AFC Conference.

Kansas City could go on a first-round bye in the playoffs and secure the AFC championship at home if the Buffalo Bills lose to the New England Patriots on Sunday.

If the Bills beat the Patriots and advance to the AFC Championship Game with the Chiefs, the game will be played on a neutral site.

Jaguar vs Titan:

The Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans held a prayer time for Hamlin before kicking off at TIAA Bank Field on Saturday night. Players from both teams gathered in midfield, arms crossed and kneeling to show support for Hamlin.

A stadium announcer read out a PA address similar to the one read out during the Chiefs vs. Raiders game.

The Jaguars also posted a video of a field crew highlighting the field number 3 in honor of Hamlin’s jersey number. You can see that gesture made in stadiums across the league on Sunday.

NFL Playoff Photos: The Jaguars defeated the Titans 20-16 in this ‘win and in’ contest to clinch the AFC South Division and the playoffs.

The game kicked off with a dramatic fourth quarter fumble recovery for a touchdown before Jags star defender Joshua Allen scooped up a bouncing ball to return the score.

It will be the Jaguars’ first playoff appearance since 2017.

With the loss, the Titans’ once-strong playoff hopes were completely dashed. The team suffered seven straight losses to end the regular season.