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A photographic look at National Football League action

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Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Brandon Flowers (24) attempts to grab San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews in the third quarter of their NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chargers defeated the Chiefs 37-20.Colin E Braley/The Associated Press

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Cleveland Browns wide receiver Greg Little (15) reacts after missing a catch, while Baltimore Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb (21) celebrates the fourth quarter during an NFL football game in Baltimore, Maryland, September 27, 2012. The Ravens won 23-16.PATRICK SMITH/Reuters

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) fakes a handoff to running back Fred Jackson (22) against the New England Patriots in the first quarter of their NFL football game in Orchard Park, New York September 30, 2012. The Patriots won 52-28.DOUG BENZ/Reuters

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Referee Clete Blakeman (34) talks with Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder during pregame warmups before an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. The Vikes won 20-13.Paul Sancya/The Associated Press

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Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt grimaces as he sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Matt Hasselbeck in the second half of their NFL football game in Houston September 30, 2012. The Texans won 38-14.RICHARD CARSON/Reuters

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New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow (C) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers players Ricky Jean Francois (R, 95) NaVorro Bowman (L, 53) and Justin Smith (bottom, 94) as he tried to run with the ball during the first quarter of their NFL football game in East Rutherford, New Jersey September 30, 2012. The 49ers won the game 34-0.MIKE SEGAR/Reuters

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Denver Broncos Joel Dreessen (R) makes a diving catch past Oakland Raiders Tyvon Branch (L) and Philip Wheeler for a touchdown during their NFL football game in Denver, Colorado September 30, 2012. The Broncos won 37-6.MARK LEFFINGWELL/Reuters

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Jacksonville Jaguars free safety Dwight Lowery, left, breaks up a pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals tight end Jermaine Gresham (84) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Bengals won 27-10.Stephen Morton/The Associated Press

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) fumbles the football after being sacked by Arizona Cardinals inside linebacker Daryl Washington (58) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 24-21 in overtime.Matt York/The Associated Press

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Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones celebrates his touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in the first half during their NFL football game in Green Bay, Wisconsin September 30, 2012. The Packers won 28-27.DARREN HAUCK/Reuters

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Referee Mike Carey tips his cap to the fans as he walks onto the field before an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012, in St. Louis. The Rams won 19-13.Tom Gannam/The Associated Press

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