PHOTOS: Best of the NFL, Week 17
December 28, 2014
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton greets fans after the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. The Carolina Panthers won 34-3. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ( APTOPIX Panthers Falcons Football )
Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden, bottom, breaks up a pass-attempt to Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton) ( APTOPIX Browns Ravens Football )
Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (29) carries the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014. Murray set the franchise single-season rushing record for the Cowboys on the play. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski) ( APTOPIX Cowboys Redskins Football )
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Floyd (15) catches a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) ( APTOPIX Cardinals 49ers Football )
New England Patriots defensive back Malcolm Butler (21) tackles Buffalo Bills running back Anthony Dixon (26) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) ( APTOPIX Bills Patriots Football )
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers (12) holds his leg as Randall Cobb (18) celebrates his touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Green Bay, Wis. Rodgers left the game on a cart. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn) ( APTOPIX Lions Packers Football )
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos scores Denver's first touchdown of the game in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Tim Rasmussen/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_TR16285 )
Carolina Panthers safety (33) Tre Boston does a victory flip into the end zone after intercepting Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and returning the ball for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. The Panthers won 34-3. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal Constitution, Curtis Compton) ( APTOPIX Panthers Falcons Football )
San Diego Chargers wide receiver Eddie Royal (11) is pushed out of bounds by Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jamell Fleming (30) before reaching the end zone, during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) ( APTOPIX Chargers Chiefs Football )
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates after sacking Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( APTOPIX Jaguars Texans Football )
Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle (84) dives past Tennessee Titans safety George Wilson, right, into the end zone to score a touchdown on a 1-yard pass play in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) ( APTOPIX Colts Titans Football )
Philadelphia Eagles' Nolan Carroll, left, defends against New York Giants' Larry Donnell (84) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) ( APTOPIX Eagles Giants Football )
Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) celebrates with tackle Derek Newton (75) after scoring a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( APTOPIX Jaguars Texans Football )
Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed (86) is stopped by Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Henry Melton, left, and strong safety Barry Church (42) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Richard Lipski) ( APTOPIX Cowboys Redskins Football )
Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (29) pushes Washington Redskins cornerback Justin Rogers to the turf during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014. The Cowboys defeated the Redskins 44-17. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ( APTOPIX Cowboys Redskins Football )
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is sacked by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Clinton McDonald (98) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) ( APTOPIX Saints Buccaneers Football )
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 28: T.Y. Hilton #13 of the Indianapolis Colts calls for a trainer for teammate Reggie Wayne #87 who was injured making an eighty yard pass reception against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter of a game at LP Field on December 28, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) ( 460873900 )
Buffalo Bills defenders Jarius Wynn, left, Preston Brown, second from left, and Jerry Hughes, right, sack New England Patriots quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Foxborough, Mass. The play was negated because of a penalty. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) ( APTOPIX Bills Patriots Football )
Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Dee Ford (55) celebrates after he sacked San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) ( APTOPIX Chargers Chiefs Football )
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - DECEMBER 28: Wide receiver Chris Owusu #14 of the New York Jets runs enroute to his first quarter touchdown on the play as defensive back Jordan Kovacs #44 of the Miami Dolphins defends during a game at Sun Life Stadium on December 28, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) ( 460872690 )
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 28: J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans screams before playing the Jacksonville Jaguars in a NFL game on December 28, 2014 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images) ( 460872750 )
Tennessee Titans running back Shonn Greene, left, is stopped by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Greg Toler (28) after running the ball for a 52-yard gain in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Sanford Myers) ( APTOPIX Colts Titans Football )
San Diego Chargers wide receiver Eddie Royal (11) can't control a touchdown pass against the defense of Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Kurt Coleman (27) during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) ( APTOPIX Chargers Chiefs Football )
Tennessee Titans running back Shonn Greene is upended as he carries the ball against the Indianapolis Colts in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Sanford Myers) ( APTOPIX Colts Titans Football )
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith, left, pulls in a catch for a first down in front of Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ( APTOPIX Browns Ravens Football )
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (14) tries unsuccessfully to grab a pass as he is defended by Tennessee Titans cornerback Coty Sensabaugh (24) in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) ( APTOPIX Colts Titans Football )
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos scores a touchdown in the third quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_1JL4856 )
NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 28: Coby Fleener #80 of the Indianapolis Colts scores a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter of a game at LP Field on December 28, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) ( 460874692 )
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - DECEMBER 28: Tight end Charles Clay #42 of the Miami Dolphins scores a touchdown in the second quarter as free safety Calvin Pryor #25 of the New York Jets defends during a game at Sun Life Stadium on December 28, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) ( 460874484 )
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 28: Andre Johnson #80 of the Houston Texans catches a touchdown pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth quarter in a NFL game on December 28, 2014 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) ( 460874874 )
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 28: Teddy Bridgewater #5 of the Minnesota Vikings gets sacked by Jeremiah Ratliff #90 of the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter on December 28, 2014 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) ( 460875762 )
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) celebrates after stopping the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a run during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) ( APTOPIX Saints Buccaneers Football )
New York Giants' Larry Donnell (84) hurdles Philadelphia Eagles' Jaylen Watkins (37) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) ( APTOPIX Eagles Giants Football )
New Orleans Saints running back Travaris Cadet is sent flying on a tackle by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back C.J. Wilson (41) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack) ( APTOPIX Saints Buccaneers Football )
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 28: Wide receiver Torrey Smith #82 of the Baltimore Ravens makes a fourth quarter catch past the defense of cornerback Joe Haden #23 of the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on December 28, 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ( 460874510 )
BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 28: Wide receiver Torrey Smith #82 of the Baltimore Ravens catches a fourth quarter touchdown pass over the defense cornerback Buster Skrine #22 of the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium on December 28, 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ( 460874514 )
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Kamar Aiken celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Baltimore. Baltimore won 20-10. (AP Photo/Gail Burton) ( APTOPIX Browns Ravens Football )
St. Louis Rams running back Tre Mason, center, is tackled by Seattle Seahawks defensive tackles Tony McDaniel (99) and Kevin Williams (94) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) ( APTOPIX Rams Seahawks Football )
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Jordan Todman (30) scores a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider) ( APTOPIX Jaguars Texans Football )
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Peyton Manning (18) of the Denver Broncos hands off to C.J. Anderson (22) of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter. No gain on the play. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver on December, 28 2014. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOS_RAIDERS_2JA4413 )
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 28: Travaris Cadet #39 of the New Orleans Saints gets tripped up along the sideline by C.J. Wilson #41 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second half of the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 28, 2014 in Tampa, Florida. The Saints defeated the Bucs 23-20. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) ( 460874896 )
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 28: Derek Carr (4) of the Oakland Raiders is sacked by Aqib Talib (21) of the Denver Broncos in the first quarter. The Denver Broncos played the Oakland Raiders at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on December 28, 2014. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) ( SP28BRONCOSRAIDERS_2A10066 )
Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers throws a touchdown pass to Randall Cobb during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Green Bay, Wis. Rodgers injured his leg on the play and was taken off the field on a cart. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke) ( APTOPIX Lions Packers Football )
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Andre Holmes is unable to catch a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney) ( APTOPIX Raiders Broncos Football )
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) speaks with official Bill Leavy after Ryna was sacked by Carolina Panthers defensive end Kony Ealy during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson ) ( APTOPIX Panthers Falcons Football )
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) celebrates his touchdown with Joe Webb (14) and Derek Anderson (3) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) ( APTOPIX Panthers Falcons Football )
Carolina Panthers strong safety Roman Harper (41) celebrates his touchdown after intercepting a Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan ball during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) ( APTOPIX Panthers Falcons Football )
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) is hit by Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) ( APTOPIX Panthers Falcons Football )
Green Bay Packers' Eddie Lacy (27) and Mike Daniels (76) celebrate after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 30-20. (AP Photo/Tom Lynn) ( APTOPIX Lions Packers Football )
Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (25) leaps for the end zone past Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Mike Mitchell (23) and scores a touchdown during the first quarter an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright) ( APTOPIX Bengals Steelers Football )
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Markus Wheaton (11) is hit by Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey (57) after making a catch during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright) ( APTOPIX Bengals Steelers Football )
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Jermaine Gresham (84) battles through Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Mike Mitchell (23) and inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) to score a touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, in Pittsburgh. Gresham was injured on the play. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) ( APTOPIX Bengals Steelers Football )
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