PHOTOS: The best of NFL Week One
September 8, 2013
Jermichael Finley #88 of the Green Bay Packers scores on a twelve yard pass play diving over the tackle of Donte Whitner #31 of the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at Candlestick Park on September 8, 2013 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) ( 180076860 )
San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Patrick Willis (52) is introduced during the San Francisco 49ers home opener against the Green Bay Packers at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on Sunday, September 8, 2013. (Hector Amezcua/Sacramento Bee/MCT) ( SPORTS FBN-PACKERS-NINERS 1 SA )
Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) celebrates a touchdown in the second quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Baltimore Ravens in the first game of the 2013 season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 5, 2013. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_JA18348 )
Cornerback Dimitri Patterson #24 of the Miami Dolphins hauls in an interception intended for wide receiver Greg Little #18 of the Cleveland Browns during the first half at First Energy Stadium on September 8, 2013 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) ( 180063455 )
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) misses a pass reception in the end zone against Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman (33) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in Chicago. Tillman was called for pass interference on the play. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) ( APTOPIX Bengals Bears Football )
Tennessee Titans cornerback Alterraun Verner, front, intercepts a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright) ( Titans Steelers Football )
Cleveland Browns cornerback Buster Skrine (22) breaks up a pass to Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brian Hartline (82) in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard) ( Dolphins Browns Football )
Tight end Jordan Cameron #84 of the Cleveland Browns dives for extra yardage after being hit by safety Reshad Jones #20 of the Miami Dolphins at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 8, 2013 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) ( 180063444 )
Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) gets tackled by Baltimore Ravens strong safety James Ihedigbo (32) in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos took on the Baltimore Ravens in the first game of the 2013 season at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on September 5, 2013. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONXTR2_4468 )
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin catches a pass over Green Bay Packers defensive back Jerron McMillian (22) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) ( Packers 49ers Football )
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 8: David Harris #52 of the New York Jets takes down Doug Martin #22 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their game at MetLife Stadium on September 8, 2013 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) ( 180063492 )
Muhammad Wilkerson #96 of the New York Jets celebrates a sack of Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (not pictured)during their game at MetLife Stadium on September 8, 2013 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) ( 180061056 )
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Leon Hall (29) tackles Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ( Bengals Bears Football )
Marquise Goodwin #86 of the Buffalo Bills fumbles after a catch against the New England Patriots at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 8, 2013 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images) ( 180063966 )
Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals safety George Iloka (43) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ( Bengals Bears Football )
Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (25) rushes against Chicago Bears linebacker James Anderson (50) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) ( Bengals Bears Football )
Geno Smith #7 of the New York Jets scrambles against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their game at MetLife Stadium on September 8, 2013 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) ( 180061049 )
Cornerback Dimitri Patterson #24 of the Miami Dolphins runs by running back Trent Richardson #33 of the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 8, 2013 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) ( 180063442 )
Maurkice Pouncey #53 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is tended to by medical staff in the first half during the game against the Tennessee Titans on September 8, 2013 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) ( 180063193 )
New England Patriots' Julian Edelman (11) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass from quarterback Tom Brady during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in Orchard Park. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert) ( Patriots Bills Football )
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) waits to take the field before the Broncos' game agains the Baltimore Ravens. A lightning delay postponed the start of the game by about 30 minutes. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_1JL9291 )
Tennessee Titans cornerback Alterraun Verner (20) intercepts a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (88) in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright) ( Titans Steelers Football )
Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks for an open man against the New York Jets during their game at MetLife Stadium on September 8, 2013 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images) ( 180063495 )
New York Jets defensive back Ellis Lankster (21) brings down Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Eric Page during a punt return in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun) ( Buccaneers Jets Football )
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Steve Johnson (13) catches a touchdown pass from EJ Manuel in front of New England Patriots' Devin McCourty (32) and Kyle Arrington (25) during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in Orchard Park. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert) ( APTOPIX Patriots Bills Football )
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) is tackled as he is out of bounds by Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews during the second quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) ( APTOPIX Packers 49ers Football )
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin catches a pass over Green Bay Packers defensive back Jerron McMillian (22) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) ( APTOPIX Packers 49ers Football )
Indianapolis Colts running back Ahmad Bradshaw (44) knock the helmet off of Oakland Raiders cornerback Mike Jenkins (21) as Bradshaw is tackled by strong safety Tyvon Branch during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler) ( APTOPIX Raiders Colts Football )
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith, center, gets the ball knocked out of his hands by Tampa Bay Buccaneers middle linebacker Mason Foster (59) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Lavonte David (54) and New York Jets' Bilal Powell (29) try to help their respective teammate during the play. The Buccaneers recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Mel Evans) ( APTOPIX Buccaneers Jets Football )
Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) celebrates after rushing for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ( APTOPIX Bengals Bears Football )
Baltimore Ravens running back Bernard Pierce (30) leaps over a Bronco defender for a gain in the first quarter. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP06FBNBRONX_JA25847 )
New Orleans Saints strong safety Roman Harper (41) intercepts a pass in the end zone in the final moments of an NFL football game to seal a win against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. The Saints won 23-17. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) ( APTOPIX Falcons Saints Football )
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