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A photographic look at the National Football League

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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin listens to head linesman Jim Howey (37), left, and side judge Tom Hill (97) in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Cleveland.Ron Schwane/The Associated Press

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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) is tackled by Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs (55) and defensive end Corey Wootton (98) in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012.Charles Rex Arbogast/The Associated Press

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Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman (33) recovers a fumble against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half of their NFL football game at Soldier Field in Chicago, November 25, 2012. The Bears won the game 28-10.JEFF HAYNES/Reuters

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) is thrown to the ground by Oakland Raiders defensive end Lamarr Houston in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Cincinnati. Houston was ejected from the game. The Bengals won 34-10.David Kohl/The Associated Press

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Cincinnati Bengals running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis (42) runs against Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Desmond Bryant (90) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Cincinnati.David Kohl/The Associated Press

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Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson (33) runs past Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor on a 15-yard touchdown run in the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Cleveland. The Browns won 20-14.Tony Dejak/The Associated Press

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Indianapolis Colts cheerleader Kara Kindle has her head shaved by the Blue the Colts mascot during the second half of an NFL football game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Buffalo Bills in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Money was raised for leukemia research in honour of head coach Chuck Pagano.Darron Cummings/The Associated Press

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, front is hit by Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Jerrell Freeman during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. The Colts won 20-13.Darron Cummings/The Associated Press

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Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis (27) breaks up a pass in front of Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nate Washington (85) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla.Stephen Morton/The Associated Press

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker (10) throws an incomplete pass while being tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Russell Allen (50) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 24-19.Stephen Morton/The Associated Press

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A Kansas City Chiefs' fan holds her face during a tight loss to the Denver Broncos in a NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri November 25, 2012.DAVE KAUP/Reuters

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Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas catches a touchdown pass over Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Jalil Brown during the second half of Bronco's win in their NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri November 25, 2012. The Broncos won 17-9.DAVE KAUP/Reuters

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Miami Dolphins' cheerleaders perform in a timeout against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of their NFL football game in Miami Gardens, Florida November 25, 2012.Andrew Innerarity/Reuters

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Seattle Seahawks' Wide Receiver Evan Moore defends against Miami Dolphins' Cornerback Nolan Carroll in the second half of their NFL football game in Miami Gardens, Florida November 25, 2012. The Dolphins won 24-21.Andrew Innerarity/Reuters

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) is shoved out of bounds by Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Ahmad Black (43) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Jones was ruled out of bounds.Brian Blanco/The Associated Press

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Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) escapes the tackle of Tampa Bay Buccaneers middle linebacker Mason Foster (59) and defensive end Da'Quan Bowers (91) during their NFL football game in Tampa, Florida, November 25, 2012. The Falcons won 24-23.PIERRE DUCHARME/Reuters

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Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice celebrates with fans after the Ravens defeated the San Diego Chargers 16-13 in overtime of their NFL football game in San Diego, California November 25, 2012.DANNY MOLOSHOK/Reuters

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San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd celebrates after scoring a touchdown by dunking the football over the field goal posts against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of their NFL football game in San Diego, California November 25, 2012. The Ravens won 16-13 in overtime.DANNY MOLOSHOK/Reuters

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St. Louis Rams cornerback Cortland Finnegan (31) tackles Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Andre Roberts during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz.Paul Connors/The Associated Press

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St. Louis Rams' Janoris Jenkins, left, returns an interception for a touchdown as Arizona Cardinals' Nate Potter gives chase during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. The Rams won 31-17. Jenkins became the first player in Rams history and the first NFL rookie since 1960 to return two interceptions for touchdowns in the same game.Ross D. Franklin/The Associated Press

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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) catches a touchdown pass over San Francisco 49ers free safety Dashon Goldson (38) during their NFL football game in New Orleans, Louisiana November 25, 2012.SEAN GARDNER/Reuters

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is rushed by San Francisco 49ers nose tackle Isaac Sopoaga (90) during the first half of their NFL football game in New Orleans, Louisiana November 25, 2012. The Niners won 31-21.SEAN GARDNER/Reuters

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New York Giants tight end Martellus Bennett (85) is tackled by Green Bay Packers' A.J. Hawk (50) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J.Julio Cortez/The Associated Press

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New York Giants wide receiver Rueben Randle (82) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of Green Bay Packers' Davon House (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 38-10.Kathy Willens/The Associated Press

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Houston Texans running back Arian Foster falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. The Texans won 34-31 in overtime.Rick Osentoski/The Associated Press

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Houston Texans running back Justin Forsett (28) is hit by Detroit Lions free safety Louis Delmas (26) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012.Paul Sancya/The Associated Press

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III scrambles away from Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Marcus Spears in the second half of their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas November 22, 2012.MIKE STONE/Reuters

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Washington Redskins defensive back Cedric Griffin (20) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Dallas Cowboys' Dez Bryant (88) late in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Redskins won 38-31.Tim Sharp/The Associated Press

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New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (R) hands off to New York Jets running back Bilal Powell in second quarter action during their NFL football game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, November 22, 2012. The Patriots won 49-19.GARY HERSHORN/Reuters

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady holds up a turkey leg after they defeated the New York Jets in their NFL football game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, November 22, 2012.GARY HERSHORN/Reuters

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