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

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Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy, left, hits Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III and is charged with a roughing the passer penalty during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Landover, Md.Nick Wass/The Associated Press

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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Romeo Crennel calls a play in the second half against the San Diego Chargers during their Thursday Night NFL football game in San Diego, California, November 1, 2012MIKE BLAKE/Reuters

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel (7) is tackled by San Diego Chargers inside linebacker Donald Butler (56) in the 4th quarter during their Thursday Night NFL football game in San Diego, California, November 1, 2012. The Chargers won 31-13.MIKE BLAKE/Reuters

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning throws a towel into the stands after the Broncos defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 31-23 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Cincinnati.Tom Uhlman/The Associated Press

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Cincinnati Bengals fans show who they want for president during the second half of play in their NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, November 4, 2012.JOHN SOMMERS II/Reuters

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Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice is tackled by Cleveland Browns safety T.J. Ward (43), defensive tackle Billy Winn (90) and defensive end Frostee Rucker in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Cleveland. The Ravens won 25-15.Tony Dejak/The Associated Press

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Baltimore Ravens Ray Rice (27) stiff arms Cleveland Browns defender Juqua Parker (95) during the first quarter of their NFL football game in Cleveland, Ohio November 4, 2012.AARON JOSEFCZYK/Reuters

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Green Bay Packers team up to stop an Arizona Cardinals runner in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 31-17.Tom Lynn/The Associated Press

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers leaps into the arms of coach Mike McCarthy after throwing a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis.Tom Lynn/The Associated Press

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Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) celebrates a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Houston.David J. Phillip/The Associated Press

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Buffalo Bills cornerback Aaron Williams (23) leaves the field on a cart after being injured in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Houston. The Texans won 21-9.Eric Gay/The Associated Press

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Indianapolis Colts defensive end Cory Redding, right, celebrates with linebacker Justin Hickman in the closing minutes of the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012. The Colts won 23-20.Darron Cummings/The Associated Press

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Indianapolis Colts running back Vick Ballard (33) tries to leap over Miami Dolphins strong safety Chris Clemons, bottom, as he is chased by middle linebacker Karlos Dansby during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012.AJ Mast/The Associated Press

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Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell (35) leaps over Jacksonville Jaguars free safety Chris Prosinski (42) to avoid a tackle during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. Detroit won 31-14.Stephen Morton/The Associated Press

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) breaks a tackle of Jacksonville Jaguars free safety Chris Prosinski (42) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla.Stephen Morton/The Associated Press

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Tennessee Titans' linebacker Zach Brown (55) tackles Chicago Bears' wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) in the first half of their NFL football game in Nashville, Tennessee November 4, 2012.The Bears won 51-20.HARRISON MCCLARY/Reuters

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Tennessee Titans' cheerleaders perform in the first half of their NFL football game with the Chicago Bears in Nashville, Tennessee November 4, 2012.HARRISON MCCLARY/Reuters

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Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) heads for a touchdown as he runs away from Washington Redskins inside linebacker Perry Riley (56) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Landover, Md. Carolina won 21-13.Nick Wass/The Associated Press

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Oakland Raiders tight end Brandon Myers (83) scores on a 4-yard touchdown reception past Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012.Marcio Jose Sanchez/The Associated Press

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Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden (20) is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012. McFadden left the game with a leg injury as the Bucs won 42-32.Marcio Jose Sanchez/The Associated Press

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Seattle Seahawks' Golden Tate (81) leaps over Minnesota Vikings' Josh Robinson (21) for a touchdown late in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Seattle.Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press

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Minnesota Vikings' Adrian Peterson (28) tries to break free form Seattle Seahawks' Earl Thomas during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 30-20.Elaine Thompson/The Associated Press

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New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck (91) sacks Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) in the first quarter of their NFL football game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, November 4, 2012. The Giants won 24-20.RAY STUBBLEBINE/Reuters

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A trainer helps New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) after he was injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J.Bill Kostroun/The Associated Press

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Atlanta Falcons fullback Jason Snelling (44) makes a catch as Dallas Cowboys linebacker Bruce Carter (54) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Atlanta.Chuck Burton/The Associated Press

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Atlanta Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers (32) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr in the first half of their NFL football game in Atlanta, Georgia November 4, 2012. The Falcons won 19-13.TAMI CHAPPELL/Reuters

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