BUFFALO BILLS commentator John Murphy suffered a stroke last weekend, the team has announced.

Murphy, 67, is recovering at home with his family after the health scare.

He has been the voice of the Buffalo Bills Radio Network for 20 years.

The Bills released a statement on Friday confirming the news at the end of an emotional week.

It read: "John Murphy suffered a stroke last weekend. He is recovering at home with his family and making progress every day.

"John and the Murphy family are grateful for the excellent care by the staff and doctors at Buffalo General Medical Center.

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"We appreciate everyone's support."

It comes after Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest on Monday.

Hamlin collapsed on the field during Monday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

The 24-year-old is now awake and talking again after a scary week for his family, friends and team.

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He told his teammates "love you boys" via FaceTime from his hospital bed.

Buffalo, meanwhile, are preparing to face the New England Patriots on Sunday.

Bills General Manager Brandon Beane said on Friday: "It is going to be a celebration of life and of ongoing life."

"The hair on the back of my neck is staring up now just thinking about it.

"[The players] can't unsee what they saw but they're pros. They'll be ready Sunday."

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