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Hamlin said he was overwhelmed with the support and love he has received from people in the past few days and that he faced a long road to recovery in his first social media post since his collapse.

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Hamlin said that when he put real love out into the world it came back to him three times as much.

Hamlin told his fans and supporters to keep praying for him as he faced a long road to recovery.

The doctor told Hamlin that he had won the "game of life" after he asked if the Bills had won on Monday.

Hamlin thanked people for sending him love and said "No matter race or religion everyone coming together in prayer!"

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The Bills are going to play a home game for the first time since Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest on Sunday. During the game, the team is expected to wear a patch with Hamlin's number 3 on their jerseys. The number three on the 30 yard line will be painted in Hamlin's honor. On Sunday, the final day of the regular season, all teams will wear t-shirts that say "Love for Damar 3."

Key Background

Hamlin made a remarkable recovery after collapsing on the field during Monday night's game. Hamlin had a heart attack after a hit on the field that appeared to be a routine tackle on the receiver. He was resuscitated on the field with the help of first responders. Hamlin was taken to the medical center. Hamlin was able to speak to his family and address his teammate via Facetime after his breathing tube was removed.

Hamlin spoke to his teammates days after suffering a cardiac arrest.