PHOTOS: The Best of NFL – Week 16
December 22, 2013
Green Bay Packers' Clay Matthews sacks Pittsburgh Steelers' Ben Roethlisberger during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. Matthews was injured on the play. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer) ( APTOPIX Steelers Packers Football )
Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers makes a catch as Keenan Lewis #28 of the New Orleans Saints tries to knock the ball loose during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) *** ( 458894733 )
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) gives the thumbs up after talking to Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) on the bench after throwing his record breaking 51st pass to him for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_2JL5009 )
Wide receiver Michael Floyd #15 of the Arizona Cardinals reacts after making a touchdown catch in the fourth quarter against defensive back Byron Maxwell #41 of the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on December 22, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. The Cardinals defeated the Seahawks 17-10. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) ( 458917999 )
Houston Texans Cheerleaders perform before the Denver Broncos played the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) ( 458911051 )
Fan of the Green Bay Packers showing his support during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lambeau Field on December 22, 2013 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Steelers defeated the Packers 38-31. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) ( 458918593 )
Dallas Cowboys fullback Tyler Clutts loses control of the ball on a hit from Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. The Redskins recovered the fumble. The Cowboys defeated the Redskins 24-23. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ( APTOPIX Cowboys Redskins Football )
Philadelphia Eagles' Brent Celek celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) ( APTOPIX Bears Eagles Football )
Andre Brown #35 of the New York Giants tries to get around the tackle of Louis Delmas #26 of the Detroit Lions during a second quarter run at Ford Field on December 22, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) ( 458911743 )
"Taima," an auger hawk, flies out of a tunnel and onto the field ahead of the Seattle Seahawks' mascot "Blitz," before player introductions for an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) ( Cardinals Seahawks Football )
Wide receiver Torrey Smith #82 of the Baltimore Ravens eludes strong safety Steve Gregory #28 of the New England Patriots in the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland. The New England Patriots won, 41-7. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) ( 458918491 )
St. Louis Rams wide receiver Stedman Bailey (12) tumbles in the end zone as he scores on a 27-yard reverse during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in St. Louis. The Rams won 23-13. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) ( Buccaneers Rams Football )
Indianapolis Colts running back Donald Brown (31) races for a touchdown past Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Brandon Flowers (24) during the second half of an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) ( APTOPIX Colts Chiefs Football )
Denver Broncos wide receiver Andre Caldwell (12) gets upended by Houston Texans free safety Shiloh Keo (31) during the first quarter December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_1JL5378 )
St. Louis Rams defensive end Robert Quinn is carried off the field by fellow defensive ends Chris Long, left, and William Hayes after setting the franchise single-season sack record at 18, following an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in St. Louis. The Rams won 23-13. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) ( APTOPIX Buccaneers Rams Football )
Cheerleaders perform during the Seattle Seahawks versus the Arizona Cardinals game on December 22, 2013 at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) ( 458918481 )
Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) catches his 10th touchdown of the year on Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) during the fourth quarter December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_2JL5758 )
Running back Knowshon Moreno #27 of the Denver Broncos breaks into the secondary against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium December 22, 2013 Houston, Texas. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP22FBNBRONX_JA13037 )
St. Louis Rams defensive end Chris Long sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Glennon for an 8-yard loss during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in St. Louis. The Rams won 23-13. (AP Photo/St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chris Lee) ( Buccaneers Rams Football )
Former President George H. Bush attends the Denver Broncos Houston Texans game December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_1JL5198 )
Philadelphia Eagles' Bryce Brown, right, breaks free of Chicago Bears' James Anderson, top left, and Roc Carmichael during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez) ( APTOPIX Bears Eagles Football )
Houston Texans fan reacts after the Denver Broncos scored during the fourth quarter December 22, 2013 at Reliant Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP11FBNBRONX_2JL5714 )
Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers drops back to pass in the snow against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 22, 2013 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Steelers defeated the Packers 38-31. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) ( 458918633 )
Indianapolis Colts defensive end Fili Moala (95) celebtates with teammates Darius Butler (20) and Ricardo Mathews (91) after Moala recovered a fumble during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Kansas City, Mo. The Colts won 23-7. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) ( APTOPIX Colts Chiefs Football )
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Floyd (15) makes a catch for a touchdown around the defense of Seattle Seahawks cornerback Byron Maxwell, left, in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) ( Cardinals Seahawks Football )
Seattle Seahawks kicker Steven Hauschka (4) warms up near Seattle Seahawks Sea Gals cheerleaders before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear) ( Cardinals Seahawks Football )
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) celebrates with fans after a touchdown run in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. The Jets defeated the Browns, 24-13. (Thomas E. Franklin/Thomas E. Franklin/MCT) ( SPORTS FBN-BROWNS-JETS 1 HK )
Wide receiver Doug Baldwin #89 of the Seattle Seahawks has this pass broken up by cornerback Jerraud Powers #25 of the Arizona Cardinals at CenturyLink Field on December 22, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. The Cardinals defeated the Seahawks 17-10. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) ( 458918141 )
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jerraud Powers, top, breaks up a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) ( APTOPIX Cardinals Seahawks Football )
The Cincinnati Bengals cheerleaders perform during the NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings at Paul Brown Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) ( 458911153 )
Greg Hardy #76 of the Carolina Panthers goes after Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints during their game at Bank against the Carolina Panthers of America Stadium on December 22, 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) ( 458910137 )
Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills fand watch the game in the cold rain, as Santa and his elf react to a play, at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. The Bills defeated the Dolphins, 19-0. (Charles Trainor Jr./Miami Herald/MCT) ( SPORTS FBN-DOLPHINS-BILLS 13 MI )
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) is stopped by New York Giants free safety Ryan Mundy (21) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) ( Giants Lions Football )
Chris Polk #32 of the Philadelphia Eagles is tackled by Jon Bostic #57 of the Chicago Bears during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field on December 22, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) ( 459054073 )
Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson (22) celebrates his touchdown with teammates Lee Smith (85), Robert Woods (10), Frank Summers (38) and Thad Lewis (9) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert) ( APTOPIX Dolphins Bills Football )
Jason Avant #81 of the Philadelphia Eagles enters the field before the game against the Chicago Bears at Lincoln Financial Field on December 22, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) ( 459054059 )
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) is sacked by New England Patriots defensive tackle Sealver Siliga in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ( Patriots Ravens Football )
Arizona Cardinals' Andre Ellington, top, flips on a run while being brought down by the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, in Seattle. Arizona won 17-10. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) ( Cardinals Seahawks Football )
Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) hurdles New Orleans Saints' David Hawthorne (57) in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013. The Panthers won 17-13. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone) ( APTOPIX Saints Panthers Football )
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