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Originally Posted by Superturtle

Based on a variety of reports, the @NFL did not make the decision to suspend the Bengals-Bills game. Rather, players/captains and coaches from both teams, who had witnessed Bills safety Damar Hamlin getting CPR for 8 minutes, said they would not continue the game. #NFL

— David Shuster (@DavidShuster) January 3, 2023

This is consistent with the way it played out on TV. The coaches had a much better pulse of the players, so it isn't surprising that they would be in a better position to take the initiative than NFL headquarters. Good for the coaches, and no shade on Goodell (I'm no fan).