NFL Week 12: The best photos
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NFL Week 12: The best photos

Updated 0349 GMT (1149 HKT) November 27, 2012
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Jonathan Stewart of the Carolina Panthers carries the ball as Cullen Jenkins of the Philadelphia Eagles defends on Monday, November 26, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Check out the action from Week 12 of the NFL and look back at the best photos from Week 11. Elsa/Getty Images
Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, left, celebrates a first quarter touchown with teammate Jonathan Stewart. Elsa/Getty Images
Eagles quarterback Nick Foles passes the ball as teammate King Dunlap blocks in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers. Elsa/Getty Images
Bryce Brown of the Philadelphia Eagles carries the ball during Monday night's game against the Carolina Panthers. Elsa/Getty Images
Cam Newton throws a pass during the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday. Elsa/Getty Images
Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith catches the ball between defenders Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, left, and DeMeco Ryans of the Philadelphia Eagles. Elsa/Getty Images
Brent Celek of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a pass as Sherrod Martin of the Carolina Panthers makes the tackle. Elsa/Getty Images
Ahmad Bradshaw of the New York Giants jumps over the attempted tackle of outside linebacker Erik Walden of the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 25, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Al Bello/Getty Images
Rueben Randle of the New York Giants, right, celebrates with teammate Andre Brown after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers. Rich Schultz/Getty Images
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers gets tripped up by No. 99 Chris Canty of the New York Giants on Sunday. Rich Schultz/Getty Images
Giants quarterback Eli Manning drops back to pass against the Packers. Rich Schultz/Getty Images
Andre Brown of the New York Giants tries to break a tackle by A.J. Hawk of the Green Bay Packers. Rich Schultz/Getty Images
Jordy Nelson of the Green Bay Packers, right, celebrates with teammate Jermichael Finley after scoring a touchdown during Sunday night's game against the New York Giants. Rich Schultz/Getty Images
Tramon Williams of the Packers tackles Giants quarterback Eli Manning in the open field at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Rich Schultz/Getty Images
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints at The Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday. Chris Graythen/Getty Images
Jimmy Graham of the Saints is tackled by Patrick Willis of the 49ers on Sunday. Chris Graythen/Getty Images
Drew Brees of the Saints is pressued by Isaac Sopoaga of the 49ers on Sunday. Chris Graythen/Getty Images
Patrick Robinson of the Saints intercepts a ball intended for Kyle Williams of the 49ers on Sunday. Chris Graythen/Getty Images
Interim head coach Joe Vitt of the Saints talks with referee John Parry during a timeout against the 49ers on Sunday. Chris Graythen/Getty Images
Colin Kaepernick of the 49ers looks to throw the ball against the Saints on Sunday. Chris Graythen/Getty Images
Colin Kaepernick of the 49ers runs with the ball against the Saints on Sunday. Chris Graythen/Getty Images
Wide receiver Danny Amendola of the St. Louis Rams catches a 38-yard reception past cornerback William Gay of the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday in Glendale, Arizona. Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Cornerback Janoris Jenkins of the Rams returns a 36-yard touchdown interception past LaRod Stephens-Howling of the Cardinals during the second quarter on Sunday. Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Andre Roberts of the Cardinals dives forward with the ball while being tackled by Janoris Jenkins of the Rams on Sunday. Norm Hall/Getty Images
Quarterback Sam Bradford of the Rams drops back to pass against the Cardinals on Sunday. Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Running back Beanie Wells of the Cardinals carries the football 12 yards into the end zone past cornerback Cortland Finnegan of the Rams during the second quarter on Sunday. Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Quarterback Ryan Lindley of the Cardinals throws a pass against the Rams on Sunday. Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Wide receiver Danny Amendola of the Rams catches a 38-yard reception past cornerback William Gay of the Cardinals during the second quarter on Sunday. Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Wide receiver Malcom Floyd of the San Diego Chargers scores a touchdown against Baltimore Ravens on Sunday at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. Donald Miralle/Getty Images
Ray Rice of the Ravens is tackled by Takeo Spikes and Kendall Reyes of the Chargers for a stop on third down on Sunday. Harry How/Getty Images
Antwan Barnes of the Chargers sacks Joe Flacco of the Ravens during the second quarter on Sunday. Harry How/Getty Images
Wide receiver Malcom Floyd of the Chargers dunks the ball in the field goal uprights after scoring a touchdown against Ravens on Sunday. Donald Miralle/Getty Images
Danario Alexander of the Chargers makes a catch in front of safety Emanuel Cook of the Ravens on Sunday. Harry How/Getty Images
Tight end Randy McMichael of the Chargers runs after the catch against Ravens on Sunday. Donald Miralle/Getty Images
Safety Ronde Barber of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers intercepts a pass intended for receiver Roddy White of the Atlanta Falcons at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday in Tampa, Florida. J. Meric/Getty Images)
Quarterback Matt Ryan of the Falcons throws a pass against the Buccaneers on Sunday. J. Meric/Getty Images
Running back Doug Martin of the Buccaneers dives for extra yardage as defender Robert McClain of the Falcons brings him down on Sunday. J. Meric/Getty Images
Tight end Tony Gonzalez of the Falcons straight arms safety Ronde Barber of the Buccaneers on Sunday. J. Meric/Getty Images
Tight end Dallas Clark of the Buccaneers is tackled by linebacker Stephen Nicholas of the Falcons on Sunday. J. Meric/Getty Images
Running back Doug Martin of the Buccaneers is tackled by defender Dunta Robinson of the Falcons on Sunday. J. Meric/Getty Images
Running back Shaun Draughn of the Kansas City Chiefs carries the ball against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday in Kansas City, Missouri. Jamie Squire/Getty Images
Quarterback Brady Quinn of the Chiefs scrambles against the Broncos on Sunday. Jamie Squire/Getty Images
Quarterback Brady Quinn of the Chiefs is sacked by outside linebacker Wesley Woodyard of the Broncos on Sunday. Jamie Squire/Getty Images
Wide receiver Brandon Stokley of the Broncos makes a catch as free safety No. 23 Kendrick Lewis and cornerback No. 21 Javier Arenas of the Chiefs defend on Sunday. Jamie Squire/Getty Images
Quarterback Peyton Manning of the Broncos surveys the defense with center Dan Koppen during the game against the Chiefs on Sunday. Jamie Squire/Getty Images
Tight end Jacob Tamme of the Broncos dives across the line for a touchdown against Eric Berry of the Chiefs during the first half on Sunday. Peter Aiken/Getty Images
Quarterback Brady Quinn of the Chiefs is hit by defensive end Derek Wolfe of the Broncos just after releasing the ball on Sunday. Jamie Squire/Getty Images
Sprinklers on the field go off during the game between the Dolphins and the Seahawks at Sun Life Stadium on Sunday in Miami Gardens, Florida. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
Reggie Bush of the Miami Dolphins rushes for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at Sun Life Stadium on Sunday. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
Quarterback Russell Wilson of the Seahawks is sacked by Tony McDaniel of the Dolphins on Sunday. Marc Serota/Getty Images
Ryan Tannehill of the Dolphins walks back to the huddle during their game against the Seahawks on Sunday. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill of the Dolphins throws against the Seahawks on Sunday. Marc Serota/Getty Images
Ryan Tannehill of the Dolphins is sacked by Chris Clemons of the Seahawks on Sunday. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images
Matt Spaeth of the Chicago Bears scores a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field on Sunday in Chicago. Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images
Christian Ponder of the Vikings is sacked by Henry Melton of the Bears on Sunday. Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images
Michael Bush of the Bears scores a touchdown against the Vikings on Sunday. Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images
Brandon Marshall of the Bears runs after a catch as No. 50 Erin Henderson and No. 24 A.J. Jefferson of the Vikings pursue on Sunday. Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images
Jay Cutler of the Bears looks to avoid being sacked by Everson Griffen of the Vikings on Sunday. Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images
Indianapolis Colts cheerleader Crystal Ann stands with the rest of the squad after having her head shaved in support of head coach Chuck Pagano during the game against the Buffalo Bills at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts won 20-13. Joe Robbins/Getty Images
Andrew Luck of the Colts throws a pass in the first half against the Bills on Sunday. Joe Robbins/Getty Images
Donald Brown of the Colts runs with the ball against the Bills on Sunday. Joe Robbins/Getty Images
T.Y. Hilton of the Colts returns a punt 75 yards for a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the Bills on Sunday. Joe Robbins/Getty Images
Ryan Fitzpatrick of the Bills throws a pass in the first half of the game against the Colts on Sunday. Joe Robbins/Getty Images
C.J. Spiller of the Bills gets tackled from behind by Kavell Conner of the Colts on Sunday. Joe Robbins/Getty Images
Rashad Jennings of the Jacksonville Jaguars scores a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans at EverBank Field on Sunday in Jacksonville, Florida. Scott Cunningham/Getty Images
Chad Henne of the Jaguars pitches the ball against the Titans on Sunday. Sam Greenwood/Getty Images
Jake Locker of the Titans attempts a pass against the Jaguars on Sunday. Sam Greenwood/Getty Images
Rashad Jennings of the Jaguars rushes to pick up some yards against the Titans on Sunday. Sam Greenwood/Getty Images
Aaron Ross of the Jaguars raises his arms against the Titans on Sunday. Sam Greenwood/Getty Images
Running back Chris Rainey of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs in a touchdown to take the lead in the final seconds of the first half against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Sunday. Jason Miller/Getty Images
Tight end Jordan Cameron of the Browns catches a pass for a touchdown while under coverage from inside linebacker Larry Foote of the Steelers on Sunday. Jason Miller/Getty Images
Wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders of the Steelers is hit by linebacker Craig Robertson of the Browns on Sunday. Matt Sullivan/Getty Images
No. 90 Steve McLendon of the Steelers celebrates with teammates after tackling running back Trent Richardson of the Browns on Sunday. Matt Sullivan/Getty Images
Carson Palmer of the Oakland Raiders is hit by Reggie Nelson of the Cincinnati Bengals as he throws a pass at Paul Brown Stadium on Sunday in Cincinnati. Andy Lyons/Getty Images
BenJarvus Green-Ellis of the Bengals runs with the ball against the Raiders on Sunday. Andy Lyons/Getty Images
Mohamed Sanu of the Bengals catches a touchdown pass against the Raiders on Sunday. Andy Lyons/Getty Images
Carson Palmer of the Raiders is hit by Chris Crocker of the Bengals on Sunday. Andy Lyons/Getty Images
Andy Dalton of the Bengals gives instructions to his team during the game against the Raiders on Sunday. Andy Lyons/Getty Images
Quarterback Tom Brady of the New England Patriots braces as he is sacked by Muhammad Wilkerson of the New York Jets on Thursday, November 22, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Elsa/Getty Images
Julian Edelman of the New England Patriots looks to catch the ball after a fumble by No. 25 Joe McKnight of the New York Jets during the Thanksgiving Day game. Edelman scored a touchdown on the play. Rich Schultz /Getty Images
New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez drops back to pass in the second quarter against the New England Patriots. Elsa/Getty Images
Wes Welker of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown past New York Jets defender Ellis Lankster. Elsa/Getty Images
Stevan Ridley of the New England Patriots carries the ball during Thursday night's game against the New York Jets. Elsa/Getty Images
Stevan Ridley of the New England Patriots is tackled by Kyle Wilson of the New York Jets. Elsa/Getty Images
Stephen Gostkowski of the New England Patriots reacts after missing a field goal attempt in the first quarter against the New York Jets. Elsa/Getty Images
Santana Moss of the Washington Redskins celebrates a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during a Thanksgiving Day game on Thursday at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The Redskins defeated the Cowboys 38-31. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
Quarterback Robert Griffin III of the Washington Redskins looks for an open receiver during Thursday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. Tom Pennington/Getty Images
Aldrick Robinson of the Washington Redskins pulls in a pass for a touchdown during the Thanksgiving Day game against the Cowboys. Tom Pennington/Getty Images
Robert Griffin III of the Washington Redskins, at left, looks to pass against the Dallas Cowboys. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo fires a pass under pressure from the Redskins. Tom Pennington/Getty Images
Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III scrambles with the ball before being sacked by Jason Hatcher of the Cowboys. Tom Pennington/Getty Images
Pierre Garcon of the Redskins runs the ball for a touchdown against the Cowboys on Thursday. Tom Pennington/Getty Images
Robert Griffin III of the Washington Redskins reacts after being sacked Thursday by Jason Hatcher of the Dallas Cowboys. Tom Pennington/Getty Images
Mikel Leshoure of the Detroit Lions runs for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Houston Texans on Thursday at Ford Field in Detroit. The Texans won 34-31 in overtime. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Arian Foster of the Houston Texans runs six yards for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Detroit Lions on Thursday. Leon Halip/Getty Images
Calvin Johnson of the Detroit Lions makes a touchdown catch next to Alan Ball of the Houston Texans. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Fans dressed as pilgrims and Native Americans cheer during the Thanksgiving Day game between the Detroit Lions and the Houston Texans. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Mike Thomas of the Detroit Lions celebrates a touchdown in the second quarter against the Houston Texans. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Andre Johnson of the Houston Texans makes a catch in front of Louis Delmas of the Detroit Lions on Thursday. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Foster, left, celebrates with teammates Ryan Harris, center, and Garrett Graham after scoring against the Detroit Lions. Leon Halip/Getty Images
Johnson makes a touchdown catch in front of the Texans' Ball. Gregory Shamus/Getty Images
Mikel Leshoure of the Detroit Lions celebrates after scoring on a two-yard run in the first quarter against the Houston Texans. Leon Halip/Getty Images
An American flag is unfurled at Ford Field before the Texans-Lions game on Thursday in Detroit. Look back at the best photos from Week 11 of the NFL. Leon Halip/Getty Images