BUFFALO, NY - With his heart firing on all cylinders, the Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin put on an epic show of defiance against mortality and the Miami Dolphins this Sunday. Because apparently, beating death itself just wasn't enough for a weekend jaunt. Sporting what can only be described as a 'Phoenix Rising,' Hamlin was the last player to trundle out of the tunnel. Running the length of the field with his arms outstretched like a budget Superman, he thundered through the end zone and removed his helmet to bask in the roaring approval of 70,000 fans. Apparently, survival was not enough for him - he also needed his ego stroked. The safety position isn't usually associated with grand diva-like entrances and life-affirming symbolism. Yet, Hamlin clearly does not understand the nuances of his role as he flamboyantly went for both this weekend. Among the units who typically toil in relative obscurity, like offensive linemen and long snappers, there was some good-natured grumbling about the flash and dash displayed by the Bills' strong safety. "I thought we agreed to leave drama to the quarterbacks," the offensive line presumably grumbled while wolfing down plates of pancakes. Despite the flashy intro, Hamlin's day wasn't all glory-chasing. Surprisingly, he played like someone who had suffered a severe medical condition just nine months ago. Until he didn’t. "Frankly, we’d forgotten about the whole cardiac arrest incident until the PR department reminded us," commented an anonymous Buffalo Bills staff member, who was presumably too busy eating wings or preparing for the endless Winter that characterizes Buffalo. "It's a good story, really helps sell tickets." Ultimately, Hamlin's performance wasn’t about crushing the Dolphins or setting records. It was about proving that cardiac arrest is apparently just a minor inconvenience that can be easily brushed aside in the face of football victories. “Heart attack?” Hamlin might dauntlessly chuckle in the locker room, provoking laughter and uncomfortable glances, “I think you mean potential halftime show.” As truly inspiring as Hamlin's comeback is, the NFL just hopes he does not become an unfortunate trend-setter. “We sincerely hope other players do not mistakenly see cardiac arrest as some kind of career advancement tool,” a league spokesperson warily noted, visibly sweating at the thought of an unfortunate misunderstood memo heading to NFL players around America. "We're all about safety after all," said the representative in an industry notorious for concussions. Onward for Hamlin and his robust heart. Because who knows? Maybe a cardiac scenario could be some form of secret performance enhancing drug. The resurgent Bills are betting their season on it, and the rest of the league hopes Damar Hamlin remains an anomaly in more ways than one.