What is Fantasy Football doing about the Bills vs. Bengals game?

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Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills carries the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium

Anyone who watched the Monday Night Football game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals will remember the terrifying incident for a long time. Everyone has found it difficult to stop thinking about Damar Hamlin, his relatives, and his colleagues after the incident since we all want him to heal fully and quickly.

Fantasy football leagues must now decide what to do with an unfinished Week 17 slate in light of the NFL's announcement that the game won't resume this week.

The season-long fantasy playoffs will be largely decided by the clash of two explosive offenses, with most leagues hosting their championships this week.

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Even though the game won't resume as part of Week 17 games, it hasn't been officially abandoned. Thus, at some point, the match could still be contested, perhaps as a Week 19 match, delaying the league's postseason schedule. Fantasy league owners and commissioners are now faced with doubt.

Suppose the situation isn't clarified before the weekend. In that case, the leagues can decide to make Buffalo and Cincinnati's points from the following week's games count.

What is Damar Hamlin's condition ahead of Week 18?

Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills suffered a heart attack on Monday during the game's early stages, forcing the postponement of their Week 17 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. According to the league, a definite date for the game's continuation has not yet been determined.

The Bills safety initially rose to his feet after he tackled Bengals receiver Tee Higgins. Still, he eventually collapsed to the ground. On the pitch, he was given CPR and then moved to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Hours afterward, Buffalo issued a statement saying that Hamlin had a heart attack and was in critical condition.

The following morning, Damar's marketing representative, Jordon Rooney, issued a statement.

The message read:

"On behalf of our family, we want to express our deep gratitude for the love and support given to Damar during this trying time. The prayers, nice comments, and donations from supporters around the nation have truly touched us."

The possibility of continuing the Bills versus Bengals game later has yet to be decided. The outcome of this game could be determined to be a no-contest.

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