NFL: Player Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest during the game after a hard tackle in Bengals vs Bills [VIDEO].

Moments of tension in Cincinnati Bengals vs Buffalo Bills. And it is that the player Damar Hamlin collapsed during an NFL game after a hard tackle, causing concern among those present at Paul Brown Stadium.

More information Bengals vs Bills: Damar Hamlin collapses, game suspended in NFL

Everything happened during the first quarter of the game when the Bills were losing 7-3. The moment happened after Tee Higgins, from the Bengals, carried the ball after catching a pass from Joe Burrow and was tackled by the Bills defender. After that, he got up but instantly collapsed.

Quickly, the medical team entered the field and, seeing that his condition worsened, performed CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) maneuvers to revive him. After that, he was transported to a hospital.

Bills confirm it was a cardiac arrest

“Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest after a hit in our game against the Bengals. His heart rhythm was restored on the field and he was transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for further tests and treatment," the Buffalo Bills said in a statement.

Bengals vs Bills game had to be suspended

After this moment, the match had to be temporarily suspended and the players left the field. After several minutes of discussion, the NFL confirmed the definitive suspension of Bengals vs Bills.

“All of the Bills' thoughts and prayers are with you, Damar,” the Buffalo Bills shared along with an image of their players praying for their teammate's health.