Bills' Damar Hamlin Talks 1st Career INT vs. Lawrence, Jaguars: 'It's Special, Man'

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was all smiles after recording his first career interception in a 47-10 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday night.

"It's special, man," Hamlin told ESPN's Laura Rutledge after the game about the emotion of the play and seeing all of his teammates celebrating him on the sidelines.

Hamlin's pick occurred late in the second quarter when Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence overthrew Brian Thomas Jr.

This was Hamlin's second appearance in a Monday night game since suffering cardiac arrest against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17 of the 2022 season. He played 26 total snaps against the Denver Broncos in Week 10 last season.

After the Bills released Jordan Poyer and elected not to re-sign Micah Hyde as a free agent during the offseason, Hamlin earned one of the starting safety jobs coming out of the preseason.

The 26-year-old Hamlin had been a starter for most of the 2022 campaign. He has started each of the Buffalo's three games so far this season. His 10 combined tackles in the Week 2 win over the Miami Dolphins were tied for most on the team.

Hamlin has already tied his career-high with two pass breakups through three games. The Pittsburgh alum has been on the field for all but six defensive snaps so far this season. He's also played eight snaps on special teams for head coach Sean McDermott.

The interception for Hamlin was icing on the cake in another dominant win for the Bills.

Since falling behind 17-3 to the Arizona Cardinals in the second quarter of Week 1, the Bills have outscored their opponents by a combined score of 109-31. They scored touchdowns on each of their first five possessions against the Jaguars.

The Bills are one of five remaining undefeated teams in the NFL going into Week 4. They are 3-0 for the first time since 2020 when they advanced to the AFC Championship Game.