Bills' Damar Hamlin records 1st career interception, sets up another TD vs Jaguars

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was named a starter ahead of the 2024 season. He reacts in an interview with Fox News Digital.

It was nearly two years ago when NFL fans held their collective breath as medical professionals worked to revive Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin on the field, and since then, he’s gotten through each obstacle that would have precluded him from remaining a football player.

On Monday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Hamlin intercepted a pass from Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence in the second quarter. It was the first interception of his career. Lawrence completely missed his target, and Hamlin probably made one of the easiest plays of his career.

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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin celebrates after intercepting a pass during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sept. 23, 2024, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

The Bills Mafia that packed Highmark Stadium erupted in jubilation after the turnover.

Buffalo capitalized on the next drive as Josh Allen threw his third touchdown pass of the game.

Hamlin was coming off a game against the Miami Dolphins in which he had 10 tackles, including one for a loss. He tied for the second-most tackles in a game in his career. 

He earned the starting safety job in training camp after getting all the way back from the cardiac episode he suffered at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati in January 2023. He played in a few games last season, but it was mostly on special teams.

BILLS' DAMAR HAMLIN TALKS BECOMING STARTING SAFETY AFTER CARDIAC EPISODE

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin celebrates after the game against the Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Sept. 12, 2024. (Sam