The night shifted fast for the Buffalo Bills in Houston. The third quarter had just started to settle when defensive captain Terrel Bernard shot downhill on a run stop. Right after the whistle, Bernard stayed low, and suddenly NRG Stadium grew quiet. The Bills Mafia sensed something was off.

What actually happened? Bernard had Matt Milano crashing in to finish the play. The two linebackers collided. Bernard immediately reached for his arm. Trainers rushed over. The crowd watched him stand still for a second before walking slowly toward the tunnel. It almost looked like Milano’s helmet clipped Bernard’s arm during the wrap-up. That brief contact was enough to change the tone of the game.

Bernard’s teammates circled around him. He first stayed on his stomach and then rolled onto hi

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