Bills’ Damar Hamlin Celebrated by NFL Fans After 1st Career INT vs. Lawrence, Jaguars

Doric SamSeptember 24, 2024

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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin added to his inspirational career during Monday night’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

During the second quarter with the Bills leading 20-3, Hamlin came up with his first career interception when Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence sailed a pass over his intended receiver’s head:

NFL @NFLDAMAR HAMLIN PICKS OFF LAWRENCE.

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After suffering a cardiac arrest on the field during a Monday Night Football game in the 2022 season, Hamlin spent the 2023 campaign working his way back into form. He earned the starting free safety job for the 2024 season, and things came full circle for him during Monday’s game against Jacksonville.

Following Hamlin’s interception, star quarterback Josh Allen and Khalil Shakir connected for a 27-3 lead to give the Bills a 27-3 lead.

Fans on social media were excited to celebrate Hamlin after his interception:

NFL @NFLDamar Hamlin’s first career INT 🫶@HamlinIsland pic.twitter.com/gz3HnAmwuN

Robert Griffin III @RGIIIDamar Hamlin’s return to play may be the best football story this decade. He was dead on the field. Now he is the starting safety for the @BuffaloBills and just caught his first career 1 interception. YOU LOVE TO SEE IT. @HamlinIsland pic.twitter.com/I0rMAeGcad

Bar of Soap @BarofsoapGDP😣 Trevor Lawrence throws the pick. Congratulations to Damar Hamlin on his interception! Very inspiring #NFL https://t.co/oLwlhxODxN

Cameron Wolfe @CameronWolfeDamar Hamlin 1st interception as a pro. Such an incredible comeback story still being written.

“I don’t want to be just known as the player who lived,” Damar told me. “I have some many more goals. And I feel unbreakable.”pic.twitter.com/VHAEaWIRVM

wenmoonbro @wenmoonbroxwow crazy that Damar Hamlin just got an interception after everything that he went through. stoked for the guy as i was watching the game when he went down. never give up on your dreams.

Brittany Bowen @__brittbrat_My heart & love for this game 🫱🏽‍🫲🏾 Damar Hamlin getting his first interception

Hamlin’s inspiring moment was a welcome addition to a long list of highlights for Buffalo in Monday’s game against Jacksonville.

Allen threw three touchdowns in the first half, continuing to establish himself as the early favorite for NFL MVP. After starting the season with back-to-back wins, the Bills appear to be well on their way to remaining undefeated.