Sunday’s Baltimore Ravens matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders had a scary moment that silenced the entire crowd at M&T Bank Stadium. A member of the chain gang crew abruptly collapsed on the sideline.
The incident took place with under three minutes to go in the first half of the game. Immediately after the chain gang member collapsed, the Ravens medical staff rushed and attended to him. He was administered CPR on the sidelines while players of the Baltimore Ravens and Las Vegas Raiders took a knee to pay their respects.
The game was paused until the member was confirmed to be responsive. The Ravens provided an update on the situation shortly after.
A member of the chain gang crew collapsed. He was immediately attended to by medical personnel. Upon leaving the field, he was alert and responsive. He's being taken to a local hospital. The Balitomre Ravens’ statement read
The medical staff of the Ravens deserve to be credited as they handled the situation with utmost care.
The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Baltimore Ravens 26-23
The league ensured that the staff on the sidelines of games knew CPR. This came right after Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and suffered a cardiac arrest in 2022.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell iterated the goals of the NFL and the strategic partnerships the league has signed with the American Heart Association and the Red Cross.
Being able to deliver care in emergency situations is not just important at sporting events, but in all walks of life. Our continued partnerships with the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross will ensure even more people have the capability to administer CPR and respond to emergencies. Roger Goodell said
It is safe to say that methods of resuscitation such as CPR are paramount for staff who spend their time around athletes.
The Baltimore Ravens have gotten off to a rough start this season after losing their first two games. Quarterback play from both teams was average with Lamar Jackson throwing for 247 yards and 1 touchdown. Gardner Minshew had 276 yards and 1 touchdown but ultimately, a field goal from Daniel Carson resulted in the Raiders securing their first win of the season.
The Baltimore Ravens saw a 10-point fourth-quarter lead slip away, resulting in a 26-23 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium. This defeat marks the first time since 2015 that Baltimore has started the season 0-2.
