PHOTOS: The best of NFL Week 3
September 22, 2013
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Markus Wheaton (11) can't catch a pass in front of Chicago Bears outside linebacker Lance Briggs (55) in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright) ( APTOPIX Bears Steelers Football )
Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) eludes a tackle by Oakland Raiders cornerback Brandian Ross (29) in the first quarter in Denver. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_2JL3539 )
Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) gets hit by Oakland's Charles Woodson in the first quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on Monday, September 23, 2013. The Broncos beat the Raiders, 37-21. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_1JL3151 )
Denver Broncos tight end Virgil Green (85) is tackled by Oakland Raiders middle linebacker Nick Roach (53) in the third quarter in Denver. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_1JL3475 )
New York Jets cheerleaders perform in the 1st half of the Jets game against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on September 22, 2013 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Ron Antonelli/Getty Images) ( 181580259 )
Denver Broncos linebacker Danny Trevathan (59) makes a tackle on Oakland Raiders tight end Mychal Rivera (81) in the first quarter. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP23FBNBRONX_AO11796 )
Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers catches a 33 yard touchdown pass in the second quarter against Tim Jennings #26 of the Chicago Bears during the game on September 22, 2013 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) ( 181621025 )
Earl Bennett #80 of the Chicago Bears celebrates after his fourth quarter catch out of bounds was overturned by video replay to a touchdown with Josh McCown #12 while playing the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on September 22, 2013 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Chicago won the game 40-23. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) ( 181630601 )
Cincinnati Bengals cheerleaders perform during the NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at Paul Brown Stadium on September 22, 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) ( 181577722 )
A Chicago Bears fan cheers against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the game on September 22, 2013 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) ( 181633022 )
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) runs off the field after an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013. The Saints won 31-7. (AP Photo/Bill Haber) ( Cardinals Saints Football )
The Miami Dolphins cheerleaders perform during a game against the Atlanta Falcons at Sun Life Stadium on September 22, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) ( 181594324 )
Chicago Bears defensive end Shea McClellin (99) hits Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) during in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013. Roethlisberger escaped the tackle. The Steelers lost 40-23. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) ( Bears Steelers Football )
Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, left, and Houston Texans free safety Ed Reed chat during halftime of an NFL football game between the Ravens and the Texans Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ( Texans Ravens Football )
The Denver Broncos cheerleaders perform against the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on September 23, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) ( 175878502JE00025_Oakland_Ra )
Ben Grubbs #66 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates a touchdown with Drew Brees #9 during a game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 22, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Cardinals 31-7. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) ( 181574202 )
Cleveland Browns strong safety T.J. Ward, left, and free safety Tashaun Gipson, right, break up a pass intended for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jerome Simpson, center, during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) ( Browns Vikings Football )
The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders perform during the game against the St. Louis Rams at AT&T Stadium on September 22, 2013 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) ( 181570212 )
Free safety Ed Reed #20 of the Houston Texans plays to the fans during a time out during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 22, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images) ( 181580365 )
London Fletcher #59 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after sacking Matthew Stafford #9 (not pictured) of the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at FedExField on September 22, 2013 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) ( 181566333 )
Outside linebacker Terrell Suggs #55 of the Baltimore Ravens is introduced before the start of the Ravens and Houston Texans game at M&T Bank Stadium on September 22, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ( 181566491 )
Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints runs with the ball against the Arizona Cardinals at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 22, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) ( 181572139 )
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) is tackled by Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 34-30. (AP Photo/David Kohl) ( Packers Bengals Football )
Alfred Morris #46 of the Washington Redskins is tackeld by Stephen Tulloch #55 of the Detroit Lions in the second quarter during a game at FedExField on September 22, 2013 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) ( 181577228 )
Johnathan Franklin #23 of the Green Bay Packers during the NFL game against Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on September 22, 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) ( 181577534 )
Redskins cheerleaders perform during the first half of the game between the Washington Redskins and the Detroit Lions at FedExField on September 22, 2013 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) ( 181572784 )
Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants tries to get away from Kawann Short #99 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 22, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) ( 181566348 )
Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed drags Detroit Lions strong safety Glover Quin with him during the first half of a NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ( Lions Redskins Football )
Running back Chris Johnson #28 of the Tennessee Titans rushes against the San Diego Chargers at LP Field on September 22, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) ( 181574141 )
Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints is sacked by John Abraham #55 of the Arizona Cardinals at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 22, 2013 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) ( 181572190 )
San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) argues with back judge Greg Wilson (119) after offensive pass interference was called against the Chargers in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Rivers was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct as a result. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) ( Chargers Titans Football )
Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots gets off a pass as Mark Barron #23 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers flies into him during the first half at Gillette Stadium on September 22, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images) ( 181577625 )
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt (18) flips upside down after making a catch as he is defended by San Diego Chargers defensive back Jahleel Addae (37) in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. Britt was unable to hold onto the ball and the pass was incomplete. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) ( APTOPIX Chargers Titans Football )
Umpire Ruben Fowler #71 holds back Christian Ponder #7 of the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter of the game on September 22, 2013 at Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) ( 181567046 )
Everson Griffen #97 of the Minnesota Vikings puts the block on Oniel Cousins #75 of the Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2013 at Mall of America Field at the Hubert Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) ( 181567010 )
Rob Ninkovich #50 of the New England Patriots tries to stop quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers by grabbing his jersey during the second half of New England's 23-3 win at Gillette Stadium on September 22, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images) ( 181572020 )
Detroit Lions defensive end Willie Young gets a hand full of Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III's jersey during the second half of a NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013. The Lions defeated the Redskins 27-20, breaking a 21-game losing streak to the Redskins at the Redskins home stadium. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski) ( Lions Redskins Football )
A Tennessee Titans cheerleader performs during a game against the San Diego Chargers at LP Field on September 22, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Chargers 20-17. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) ( 181574562 )
Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions breaks a tackle by Brandon Meriweather #31 of the Washington Redskins and scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter at FedExField on September 22, 2013 in Landover, Maryland. Detroit won the game 27-20. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) ( 181574295 )
San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne) ( Chargers Titans Football )
Christian Ponder #7 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts to a tackle by Phillip Taylor #98 of the Cleveland Browns on September 22, 2013 at Mall of America Field at the Hubert Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) ( 181567015 )
Jahleel Addae #37 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates after a big play against the Tennessee Titans at LP Field on September 22, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Chargers 20-17. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) ( 181574656 )
Head coach Mike Shanahan of the Washington Redskins argues a call with referee Ed Hochuli #85 in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at FedExField on September 22, 2013 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) ( 181572729 )
Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants is knocked to the ground during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 22, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) ( 181566373 )
Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens reacts to a call against the Houston Texans during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium on September 22, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ( 181576962 )
Defensive end J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans pressures quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium on September 22, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ( 181566454 )
Outside linebacker Elvis Dumervil #58 of the Baltimore Ravens is held as he rushes the Houston Texans quarterback, penalty not called, at M&T Bank Stadium on September 22, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Texans 30-9. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images) ( 181579760 )
San Diego Chargers running back Ronnie Brown (23) is brought down by Tennessee Titans defenders Bernard Pollard (31) and Derrick Morgan (91) in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) ( Chargers Titans Football )
Strong safety James Ihedigbo #32 of the Baltimore Ravens breaks up a pass intended for tight end Owen Daniels #81 of the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium on September 22, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images) ( 181566155 )
Joseph Fauria #80 of the Detroit Lions scores a touchdown in the second quarter against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on September 22, 2013 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) ( 181566360 )
Defensive end Arthur Jones #97 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates a sack against the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium on September 22, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Texans 30-9. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images) ( 181579762 )
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