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WATCH: Patrick Mahomes reflects on impact of Damar Hamlin recovery news following terrifying injury

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Patrick Mahomes
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Before Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs took the field Saturday against the Las Vegas Raiders, the teams held a “moment of support and love” for Damar Hamlin as he recovers from a cardiac arrest he suffered on the field last week. Hamlin’s recovery appears to be going well and, during the Chiefs-Raiders game, he posted a message to fans thanking them for support.

Mahomes learned about that post in his postgame interview with ESPN’s Laura Rutledge, and he’s been following Hamlin’s progress throughout the week. His recovery has had an impact on the Chiefs and across the NFL, Mahomes said, and he was on the players’ minds.

“This week, it’s been hard for a lot of guys,” Mahomes said. “But to have him being able to talk and being able to be with his family, it gave us that motivation that we can still come out here and enjoy this game that we all love. Hopefully, he can continue to get better and better and know that we’re all still playing for him. We all send love to him and hopefully, he’s back on the field sooner than later.”

Kansas City defeated the Raiders 31-13 Saturday to secure the No. 1 seed in the AFC. The Chiefs finish the year with a 14-3 record and will have a bye during the first round of the playoffs.

Damar Hamlin releases first statement since on-field medical emergency, hospitalization

Less than a week after he suffered a cardiac arrest and needed CPR on the field of Monday Night Football, Buffalo Bills star Damar Hamlin has released his first statement regarding the support he received. He took to Instagram to thank fans for their support.

Hamlin received a wealth of support from NFL fans and people around the country after the incident. A GoFundMe for his toy drive received millions of dollars in donations and the NFL is taking steps to honor him this week after the events of Monday night. He saw it all once he woke up.

“When you put real love out into the world it comes back to you 3x’s as much,” Hamlin wrote, along with three heart-hands emojis. “The Love has been overwhelming, but I’m thankful for every single person that prayed for me and reached out. We brung the world back together behind this. If you know me you know this only gone make me stronger. On a long road keep praying for me!”