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A photographic look at this week's National Football League games

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Arizona Cardinals defensive tackle Nick Eason brings down Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder (L) during the second half of their NFL football game in Minneapolis, October 21, 2012. Minnesota won 21-14.ERIC MILLER/Reuters

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Indianapolis Colts' Vick Ballard (33) is upended by Cleveland Browns' Craig Robertson (53) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Indianapolis. The Colts won 17-13.Michael Conroy/The Associated Press

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Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (28) scores a touchdown in front of Buffalo Bills defenders George Wilson (37) and Aaron Williams (23) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. The Titans won 35-34.Bill Wippert/The Associated Press

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Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) tries to hold onto a pass as Carolina Panthers cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (41) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Charlotte, N.C. The Cowboys won 19-14.Bob Leverone/The Associated Press

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Houston Texans running back Ben Tate, left, jumps over Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed (20) and teammate Derek Newton (75) for a first down during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Houston. The Texans won 43-13.Jose Yau/The Associated Press

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New York Giants Martellus Bennett (L) makes a catch next to Washington Redskins Madieu Williams (R) in the first quarter during their NFL football game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, October 21, 2012. The Giants won 27-23.GARY HERSHORN/Reuters

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, right, looks to pass under pressure from St. Louis Rams defensive end Robert Quinn during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in St. Louis. The Packers won 30-20.Seth Perlman/The Associated Press

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) dives over the goal line as New Orleans Saints free safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) flips through the air after scoring on a 17-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. The Saints won 35-28.Phelan Ebenhack/The Associated Press

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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski celebrates his touchdown against the New York Jets during the first quarter of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts October 21, 2012. The Patriots won 29-26 in overtime.JESSICA RINALDI/Reuters

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Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Ray McDonald (91) and San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith (99) for a two yard gain the in the first quarter on Oct. 18, 2012 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif. The 49ers won 13-6.Paul Kitagaki Jr./The Associated Press

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Jacksonville Jaguars running back Rashad Jennings (23) runs as Oakland Raiders linebacker Philip Wheeler (52) reaches for him during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Oakland, Calif.Marcio Jose Sanchez/The Associated Press

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Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Chris Crocker (33) celebrates with safety Reggie Nelson (20) and linebacker Vontaze Burfict after Crocker intercepted a pass by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012, in Cincinnati. The Steelers won 24-17.Michael Keating/The Associated Press

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