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Denver Broncos running back Knowshon Moreno (C) runs against the Oakland Raiders defense during their NFL football game in Oakland, California December 6, 2012.ROBERT GALBRAITH/Reuters

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Denver Broncos tight end Joel Dreessen (81) reacts after scoring a touchdown on a 6-yard pass from quarterback Peyton Manning during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012. At right is Broncos tackle Orlando Franklin. The Broncos won 26-13.Marcio Jose Sanchez/The Associated Press

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St. Louis Rams' Steven Jackson, center, scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Orchard Park, N.Y.Bill Wippert/The Associated Press

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Buffalo Bills running back C.J. Spiller (28) rushes with the ball as St. Louis Rams free safety Quintin Mikell (27) pushes him out of bounds during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Rams won 15-12.Bill Wippert/The Associated Press

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Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera (L) yells at one of his players after their NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Charlotte, North Carolina December 9, 2012.CHRIS KEANE/Reuters

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as Atlanta Falcons' Chris Owens (21) pursues during the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. The Panthers won 30-20.Chuck Burton/The Associated Press

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) grimaces as he is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Cincinnati. The Cowboys won 20-19.Tom Uhlman/The Associated Press

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs (16) stretches for the goal line after being tackled by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Cory Greenwood (93) in the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Cleveland.Rick Osentoski/The Associated Press

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Travis Benjamin (80) breaks away from Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Neiko Thorpe (38) on a 93-yard punt return for a touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) blocks on the return. The Browns won 30-7.Rick Osentoski/The Associated Press

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Indianapolis Colts defensive back Cassius Vaughn (L) and Colts linebacker Kavell Conner (53) tackle Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson during the first quarter of their NFL football game in Indianapolis, Indiana December 9, 2012.BRENT SMITH/Reuters

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Indianapolis Colts linebacker Jerrell Freeman (50) and Colts defensive back Vontae Davis trip up Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (28) during the third quarter of their NFL football game in Indianapolis, Indiana December 9, 2012. The Colts won 27-23.BRENT SMITH/Reuters

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New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (L) is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Jeremy Mincey (C) during the second half of their NFL football game in Jacksonville, Florida December 9, 2012.DARON DEAN/Reuters

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New York Jets running back Shonn Greene (23) is tackled by Jacksonville Jaguars middle linebacker Paul Posluszny (51) after a short gain during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jets won 17-10.Stephen Morton/The Associated Press

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Fans arrive at the Mall of America Field at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome before an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis.Andy King/The Associated Press

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Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) gets hit by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen, left, after passing the ball during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Minneapolis. Griffen was called for a personal foul on the play. The Vikings won 21-14.Genevieve Ross/The Associated Press

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Mike Wallace (17) makes a touchdown catch past San Diego Chargers cornerback Quentin Jammer (23) in the third quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Pittsburgh.Don Wright/The Associated Press

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger scrambles to evade San Diego Chargers' Jarret Johnson (R) in the second quarter of their NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, December 9, 2012. The Chargers won 34-24.JASON COHN/Reuters

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) pushes off Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Mychal Kendricks (95) on a run during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla.Brian Blanco/The Associated Press

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Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha (24) is upended by Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Dallas Clark (44) after trying to intercept a pass intended for Clark during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. At right are Buccaneers' Vincent Jackson (83) and Eagles' Mychal Kendricks (95). The Eagles won 23-21.Brian Blanco/The Associated Press

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Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III touches his back after a sack by Baltimore Ravens defensive end Arthur Jones during the second half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012.Alex Brandon/The Associated Press

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Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice tousles into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012. The Redskins won 31-28 in overtime.Alex Brandon/The Associated Press

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San Francisco 49ers running back Anthony Dixon (C) leaps over Miami Dolphins defenders to take the ball to the one-yard-line during their NFL football game in San Francisco, California December 9, 2012. The 49ers scored a touchdown on the next play and won 27-13.ROBERT GALBRAITH/Reuters

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Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush runs against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL football game in San Francisco, California December 9, 2012.ROBERT GALBRAITH/Reuters

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New York Giants running back David Wilson (22) rushes for a touchdown as New Orleans Saints' Jabari Greer (33) tackles him during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J.Bill Kostroun/The Associated Press

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New York Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara (20) grabs New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) by his face mask as he tries to bring him down during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 52-27.Kathy Willens/The Associated Press

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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) battle for the football with Seattle Seahawks K.J. Wright (50) on a pass during the first quarter of their NFL football game in Seattle, Washington, December 9, 2012. The Seahawks Bobby Wagner would intercept the football on the play. The Seahawks won 58-0 and set a franchise record for points.ROBERT SORBO/Reuters

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Seattle Seahawks' Malcolm Smith is congratulated by fans after recovering a fumble for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter of their NFL football game in Seattle, Washington, December 9, 2012. REUTROBERT SORBO/Reuters

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers breaks away from Detroit Lions' Ricardo Silva (39) for a 27-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis.Jeffrey Phelps/The Associated Press

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A fan wearing a cheesehead hat is seen with a dusting of snow on it before the NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions in Green Bay, Wisconsin December 9, 2012. The Packers won 27-20 to move within a game of clinching the NFC North Division title.DARREN HAUCK/Reuters

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