NFL : Week 12

Drew Brees dives into the endzone for a touchdown — Getty Images/Ronald Martinez

Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints dives into the endzone for a touchdown against the New York Giants at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Nov. 28, 2011 in New Orleans. Brees passed for 363 yards and four touchdowns, in addition to his scoring run in a 49-24 victory.

Drew Brees, Saints blow out Giants, 49-24

Steelers hold off Chiefs with defense

Jason Worilds sacks quarterback Tyler Palko — Getty Images/Peter Aiken

Linebacker Jason Worilds (93) of the Pittsburgh Steelers sacks quarterback Tyler Palko (4) of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half on Nov. 27, 2011 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Steelers took advantage of four turnovers by Chiefs quarterback Tyler Palko in a 13-9 victory that allowed them to keep pace with Baltimore atop the loaded AFC North.

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Brady, Patriots decimate Eagles

Tom Brady and Wes Welker celebrate — Getty Images/Patrick McDermott

Tom Brady (12) and Wes Welker (83) of the New England Patriots celebrate after Welker caught a 9-yard touchdown reception from Brady in the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Nov. 27, 2011 in Philadelphia. Brady threw for 361 yards and three touchdowns and the Patriots beat the Eagles 38-20.

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Tebow, Broncos keep rolling

Quarterback Tim Tebow of the Denver Broncos throws the ball against the San Diego Chargers during the Broncos 16-13 overtime win, Nov. 27, 2011 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. Tebow completed nine of 18 passes, his first game this year with at least 50 percent passing, and carried 22 times for 67 yards -- the most carries by a quarterback in a game since at 1950, according to STATS LLC.

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Redskins rally late in Seattle

Anthony Armstrong elebrates his 50-yard touchdown reception — AP Photo/Ted S. Warren

Washington Redskins' Anthony Armstrong, left, celebrates his 50-yard touchdown reception with quarterback Rex Grossman, right, in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, in Seattle. Grossman hit Armstrong on a 50-yard touchdown midway through the fourth quarter to give Washington the lead and the Redskins went on to stun the Seahawks 23-17.

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Janikowski's leg lifts Raiders past Bears

Sebastian Janikowski his six field goal of the day — Getty Images/Thearon W. Henderson

Sebastian Janikowski (11) of the Oakland Raiders kicks his sixth field goal of the day with Shane Lechler (9) doing the holding against the Chicago Bears at O.co Coliseum on Nov. 27, 2011 in Oakland. Janikowski kicked a team-record six field goals, Lechler had an 80-yard punt and neutralized ace returner Devin Hester and the Raiders took advantage of three interceptions from Chicago's Caleb Hanie to beat the Bears 25-20.

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Johnson helps Titans best Bucs

Chris Johnson breaks away — AP Photo/John Russell

Chris Johnson (28) of the Tennessee Titans breaks away from Quincy Black (58) and John McCargo (79) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a long gain during play at LP Field on Nov. 27, 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. Johnson ran for a season-high 190 yards as the Titans beat the Buccaneers 23-17.

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Peterson sparks Cards in St. Louis

Patrick Peterson returns a punt for an 80 yard for touchdown — Getty Images/Dilip Vishwanat

Patrick Peterson (21) of the Arizona Cardinals returns a punt for an 80-yard touchdown against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on Nov. 27, 2011 in St. Louis. Peterson tied the NFL record with his fourth punt return for a touchdown this season, three weeks after his 99-yarder in overtime beat the Rams, and Arizona won its seventh in a row in St. Louis with a 23-20 victory.

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Jets score late, survive Bills rally

Santonio Holmes catches the go ahead touchdown — Getty Images/Al Bello

Santonio Holmes of the New York Jets catches the go-ahead touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during their game on Nov. 27, 2011 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. Mark Sanchez threw a career-high four touchdown passes, including the winning 16-yard score to Holmes with just over a minute remaining, as the Jets kept pace in the AFC playoff race with a 28-24 comeback victory.

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Texans lose Leinart too, down Jags

Matt Leinart reacts after getting sacked — AP Photo/Stephen Morton

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Leinart (11) reacts after getting sacked during the first half, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, in Jacksonville, Fla. Leinart injured his throwing shoulder Sunday at Jacksonville, overshadowing Houston's 20-13 victory against the offensively inept Jaguars. Leinart believes he broke his collarbone, but coach Gary Kubiak said initial X-rays were inconclusive.

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Panthers top Colts, end road skid

DeAngelo Williams runs with the ball — Getty Images/Andy Lyons

DeAngelo Williams (34) of the Carolina Panthers runs with the ball during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Nov. 27, 2011 in Indianapolis. Williams ran for two touchdowns and Cam Newton added another, leading the Panthers to a 27-19 win, their first outside of Charlotte in nearly two years.

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Green's late grab sets up Bengals for win

A.J. Green is pushed out of bounds short of the goal line — AP Photo/Al Behrman

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) is pushed out of bounds short of the goal line by Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) on a 51-yard reception during the final minute of the game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, in Cincinnati. The Bengals kicked a field goal to win the game 23-20.

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Ryan, Falcons start fast, scuttle Vikes

Matt Ryan rolls out of the pocket — Getty Images/Kevin C. Cox

Matt Ryan (2) of the Atlanta Falcons rolls out of the pocket against the Minnesota Vikings at Georgia Dome on Nov. 27, 2011 in Atlanta. Ryan tossed three touchdown passes and the Falcons came through with a goal-line stand after Percy Harvin's 104-yard kickoff return, preserving a 24-14 victory over the Vikings.

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Ravens amass nine sacks, pound 49ers

Alex Smith tries to escape the grasp of Haloti Ngata — AP Photo/Nick Wass

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith (11) tries to escape the grasp of Baltimore Ravens defensive end Haloti Ngata, right, in the first half, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011, in Baltimore. The Ravens tied a franchise record with nine sacks in the Ravens 16-6 victory.

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Cowboys win at gun; Miami streak over

Tony Romo and kicker Dan Bailey — AP Photo/Matt Strasen

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) and kicker Dan Bailey (5) celebrate Bailey's game-winning field goal against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Nov. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys won 20-19.

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Packers 11-0, Suh tossed in Lions loss

Aaron Rodgers reacts Ndamukong Suh's ejection — Getty Images/Gregory Shamus

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) of the Green Bay Packers reacts in the third quarter as Ndamukong Suh (90) of the Detroit Lions is ejected after an unsportsmanlike penalty on the Thanksgiving Day game at Ford Field on Nov. 24, 2011 in Detroit. Rodgers threw two touchdown passes and the Packers built a big lead in the third quarter thanks in part to Suh's ejection during a 27-15 victory.

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