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The first Sunday of the NFL season kicked-off with a full slate of games.

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Cincinnati Bengals' Andrew Hawkins (R) makes a catch against Chicago Bears' Charles Tillman during the first quarter of their NFL game in Chicago, Illinois, September 8, 2013. The Bears beat the Bengals 24-21.JIM YOUNG/Reuters

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New England Patriots' Julian Edelman, left, celebrates with teammate Tom Brady, right, after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in Orchard Park. The Patriots beat the Bills 23-21.Bill Wippert/The Associated Press

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Indianapolis Colts tight end Dwayne Allen (83) carries Oakland Raiders defensive back Charles Woodson (24) into the end zone scoring a touchdown while Raiders defensive back Mike Jenkins (21) and Colts running back Donald Brown (31) watch during the first half of their NFL game in Indianapolis, Indiana September 8, 2013. The Colts beat the Raiders 21-17.BRENT SMITH/Reuters

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New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith, centre, gets the ball knocked out of his hands by Tampa Bay Buccaneers middle linebacker Mason Foster (59) in the first half of an NFL 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 Jets won 17-15Mel Evans/The Associated Press

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Tennessee Titans cornerback Alterraun Verner, front, intercepts a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders in the second quarter of an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in Pittsburgh. The Titans beat the Steelers 16-9.Don Wright/The Associated Press

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Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles, left, runs past Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Geno Hayes (55) during the first half of an NFL game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. The Chiefs crushed the Jaguars 28-2.Phelan M. Ebenhack/The Associated Press

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Miami Dolphins Brian Hartline (82) tries to get out of a tackle by Cleveland Browns defender Chris Owens during the first quarter of their NFL game in Cleveland, Ohio September 8, 2013. The Dolphins beat the Browns 23-10.AARON JOSEFCZYK/Reuters

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Seattle Seahawks' Jermaine Kearse (15) celebrates his touchdown catch against the Carolina Panthers during the second half of an NFL game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. The Seahawks beat the Panthers 12-7.Mike McCarn/The Associated Press

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New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) reaches over the pylon to score a touchdown on a pass play in the second half of an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013. The Saints beat the Falcons 23-17.Bill Feig/The Associated Press

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Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell jumps in the stands to celebrate with fans after scoring a touch down against the Minnesota Vikings during the second half of their season home opener NFL football game in Detroit, Michigan September 8, 2013. The Lions beat the Vikings 34-24.REBECCA COOK/Reuters

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A group of San Francisco 49ers fans tailgates before the NFL season home opener football game between the 49ers and the Green Bay Packers in San Francisco, California September 8, 2013.STEPHEN LAM/Reuters

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Two Green Bay Packers fans cheer from the stand during the NFL season home opener football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Packers in San Francisco, California September 8, 2013.STEPHEN LAM/Reuters

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Green Bay Packers tight end Jermichael Finley (88) leaps for a touchdown during the second quarter of his NFL season home opener football game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, California September 8, 2013. The 49ers won 34-28.STEPHEN LAM/Reuters

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Arizona Cardinals safety Tyrann Mathieu, right, knocks the ball out of the hands of St. Louis Rams tight end Jared Cook after Cook caught a 47-yard pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013, in St. Louis. Cardinals' Karlos Dansby recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchback. The Rams won 27-24L.G. PATTERSON/The Associated Press

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New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (C) celebrates his touchdown as Dallas Cowboys defensive back J.J. Wilcox was unable to prevent the score, in the first half of their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas September 8, 2013. The Cowboys won 36-31MIKE STONE/Reuters

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Chicago Bears' Jay Cutler (R) is congratulated by head coach Marc Trestman after they defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 24-21 in their NFL football game in Chicago, Illinois, September 8, 2013.JIM YOUNG/Reuters

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