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A photographic look at Sunday's action in the National Football League

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Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek (87) celebrates making a first down during the first quarter against the Washington Redskins at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles won 34-10. Howard Smith-US PRESSWIRE

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Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby (L) celebrates his fumble recovery against the Detroit Lions in the first half during their NFL football game in Green Bay, Wisconsin January 1, 2012. The Packers won 45-41. REUTERS/Darren HauckReuters

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Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen celebrates a quarterback sack with teammate defensive tackle Kevin Williams (93) during the second half of their NFL football game against the Chicago Bears in Minneapolis, January 1, 2012. Allen set a Vikings single season sack record with 22 sacks. The Bears won 17-13. REUTERS/Eric MillerReuters

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrates after throwing a 42-yard touchdown pass to Marques Colsoton against the Carolina Panthers during their NFL football game at The Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana January 1, 2012. The Saints won 45-17. REUTERS/Sean GardnerReuters

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Houston Texans wide receiver Kevin Walter (83) lets the ball slip from his grasp on a pass play as he is defended by Tennessee Titans cornerback Jason McCourty during their NFL football game in Houston January 1, 2012. The Titans won 23-22. REUTERS/Richard CarsonReuters

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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew (32) makes a moves to get past Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Ricardo Mathews (91) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 19-13. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)The Associated Press

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Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta (88) fights to break free from Cincinnati Bengals' Adam Jones (24) during the first half of play in their NFL football game at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, January 1, 2012. The Ravens won 24-16. REUTERS/John Sommers IIReuters

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Denver Broncos' Tim Tebow sits on the bench during their NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Denver, Colorado January 1, 2012. The Broncos lost 7-3. REUTERS/Mark LeffingwellReuters

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New York Giants running back Ahmad Bradshaw celebrates a second quarter touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during their NFL football game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, January 1, 2012. The Giants won 31-14. REUTERS/Ray StubblebineReuters

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Oakland Raiders defensive back Matt Giordano (27) intercepts a pass from San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17), not pictured, over intended wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012. The Chargers won 38-26. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)The Associated Press

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New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis (L) knocks the ball away from Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall in the end zone during the second half of their NFL football game in Miami, Florida January 1, 2012. The Dolphins won 19-17. REUTERS/Joe SkipperReuters

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New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez celebrates a long gain to near the goal line, which set up a touchdown, against the Buffalo Bills in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday Jan. 1, 2012. The Patriots won 49-21. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)The Associated Press

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St. Louis Rams wide receiver Danario Alexander pushes back San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tarell Brown during the first half of their NFL football game in St. Louis, Missouri, January 1, 2012 . The Niners won 34-27. REUTERS/Sarah ConardReuters

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