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A look at action from the first Sunday of the NFL season

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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) gains four yards on his first carry before being brought down by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Kyle Bosworth (56) during the first half of their NFL game in Minneapolis, September 9, 2012. Vikings receiver Percy Harvin (L) blocks for Peterson.ERIC MILLER/Reuters

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New York Jets Jeremy Kerley (L) makes a touchdown catch next to Buffalo Bills Leodis McKelvin (R) in the first quarter during their NFL game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, September 9, 2012.GARY HERSHORN/Reuters

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New York Jets Jeremy Kerley (L) falls backwards after making a touchdown catch next to Buffalo Bills Leodis McKelvin (R) in the first quarter during their NFL game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, September 9, 2012.GARY HERSHORN/Reuters

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New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80) scores a touchdown against Washington Redskins linebacker London Fletcher (R) during the first half of their NFL game in New Orleans, Louisiana September 9, 2012.JONATHAN BACHMAN/Reuters

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) celebrates after passing for an 88-yard touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the first half of their NFL game in New Orleans, Louisiana September 9, 2012.JONATHAN BACHMAN/Reuters

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Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook breaks up a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Cecil Shorts III (84) during the first half of their NFL game in Minneapolis, September 9, 2012.ERIC MILLER/Reuters

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New York Jets Tim Tebow (L) hands the ball off to Joe McKnight in the first quarter during their NFL game against the Buffalo Bills in East Rutherford, New Jersey, September 9, 2012.GARY HERSHORN/Reuters

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Houston Texans' Brooks Reed (58) is sandwiched between and Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush (22) and Anthony Fasano in the first quarter of an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Houston.David J. Phillip/The Associated Press

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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kendall Wright (13) tries to get past New England Patriots defensive back Steve Gregory (28) in the first quarter of an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn.Joe Howell/The Associated Press

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New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (R) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to teammate Jeremy Kerley (L) against the Buffalo Bills in the first quarter during their NFL game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, September 9, 2012.RAY STUBBLEBINE/Reuters

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Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (28) moves past New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) in the first quarter of an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn.Joe Howell/The Associated Press

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) throws a pass against the Chicago Bears in the first half of their NFL game at Soldier Field in Chicago, September 9, 2012.JEFF HAYNES/Reuters

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Chicago Bears defensive end Shea McClellin (99) looks at Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) after a tackle in the first half of their NFL game at Soldier Field in Chicago, September 9, 2012.JEFF HAYNES/Reuters

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Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush (22) fumbles the ball after being tackled by Houston Texans' Earl Mitchell (92) and Brooks Reed, center, in the first quarter of an NFL game on Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Houston.Eric Gay/The Associated Press

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Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppers (90) causes a fumble as he sacks Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) in the frost half of their NFL game at Soldier Field in Chicago, September 9, 2012.JEFF HAYNES/Reuters

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Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) runs as Indianapolis Colts linebacker Kavell Conner (53) chases him down in the first half of their NFL game at Soldier Field in Chicago, September 9, 2012.JEFF HAYNES/Reuters

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Kevin Boss hauls in a Matt Cassel pass for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of their NFL game in Kansas City, Missouri September 9, 2012.DAVE KAUP/Reuters

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New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow is chased by Buffalon Bills Chris Kelsay (L) in the first quarter during their NFL game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, September 9, 2012.RAY STUBBLEBINE/Reuters

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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) scores a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of their NFL game in Minneapolis, September 9, 2012.ERIC MILLER/Reuters

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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson celebrates his touchdown with teammates and Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder (7) during the first half of their NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Minneapolis, September 9, 2012.ERIC MILLER/Reuters

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Miami Dolphins defensive back Richard Marshall (31) knocks the ball away from Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) in the second quarter of an NFL game, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, in Houston.David J. Phillip/The Associated Press

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Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker (10) fumbles the ball to the New England Patriots in the first half of their NFL game in Nashville, Tennessee September 9, 2012. The Patriots scored on the play.HARRISON MCCLARY/Reuters

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Philadelphia Eagles' DeSean Jackson (10) makes a catch in front of Cleveland Browns defender Joe Hayden (L) during the first quarter of their NFL football game in Cleveland, Ohio September 9, 2012.AARON JOSEFCZYK/Reuters

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Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) catches a touchdown pass in the end zone as Miami Dolphins defenders Sean Smith (24) and Chris Clemons look on in the first half of their NFL game in Houston September 9, 2012.RICHARD CARSON/Reuters

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