William Brangham:

Hamlin's GoFundMe for this toy drive was at $2,500 after two years of fund-raising, but now a surge of over 150,000 donations have pushed that total over $4 million.

Hamlin's family released a statement expressing their gratitude, saying: "We are deeply moved by the prayers, kind words and donations from fans across the country."

Today, in Ohio, where the game was played, Governor Mike DeWine held a moment of silence. Overnight, supporters gathered outside the hospital where Hamlin is being treated, lighting candles and praying for his recovery.

So, last night was unlike any other NFL game before, and it has prompted another round of difficult questions for the league.

Jerry Brewer is a sportswriter and columnist for The Washington Post who raises many of these questions in his latest column. And he joins me now.

Jerry Brewer, great to have you back on the "NewsHour."

Could you just take me back to last night? You wrote that this was one of the most chilling nights in televised sports history. What was that like watching it?

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