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Cleveland Browns fans Paul Beeson, right, and Jared Botimer tailgate outside Lambeau Field before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis.Mike Roemer/The Associated Press

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) loses his helmet while being hit by Cincinnati Bengals free safety Reggie Nelson (20) and strong safety George Iloka (43) during the second quarter at Ford Field. The Bengals held on to beat the Lions 27-24.Andrew Weber

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San Diego Chargers wide receiver Eddie Royal (11) dives in for a touchdown past Jacksonville Jaguars safety Johnathan Cyprien (37) during the first half of the game at EverBank Field. The Chargers pasted the Jaguars 24-6.Melina Vastola

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson (83) makes a catch over Atlanta Falcons cornerback Desmond Trufant (21) in the first half at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons kept the Buccaneers winless with a 31-23 victory.Daniel Shirey

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Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester (23) returns a punt past Washington Redskins defenders to score a touchdown in the second quarter at FedEx Field in Landover, Md.. The Redskins beat the Bears 45-41 in a shootout.Geoff Burke

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New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) celebrates his touchdown run during the second half of their game against the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium. The Jets surprised the Patriots 30-27 in overtime.ED MULHOLLAND

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Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert (top) is stopped at the goal line by St. Louis Rams linebacker James Laurinaitis (55) during the game at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Rams 30-15.SAM SHARPE

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Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy (25) is tackled by Dallas Cowboys defensive end George Selvie (99) and cornerback Brandon Carr (39) during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. The Cowboys routed the Eagles 17-3.HOWARD SMITH

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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Gibson (10) jumps over Buffalo Bills free safety Aaron Williams (23) and strong safety Da'Norris Searcy (25) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Bills kicked a late field goal to beat the Dolphins 23-21.LYNNE SLADKY/The Associated Press

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) gets past Tennessee Titans linebacker Akeem Ayers (56) during the second half of an NFL game on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. The 49ers easily beat the Titans 31-17.Wade Payne/The Associated Press

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Green Bay Packers' Jarrett Boykin leaps over Cleveland Browns' Buster Skrine (22) and Tashaun Gipson (39) after a catch during the second half of an NFL game Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers beat the Browns 31-13.Morry Gash/The Associated Press

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Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (82) is knocked down by Houston Texans free safety Shiloh Keo (31) during the first half of an NFL game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013. The Chiefs remained unbeatened with a narrow 17-16 win over the Texans.Ed Zurga/The Associated Press

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Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu (43) hits Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Tandon Doss (17) during the second half at Heinz Field. The Steelers won the game, 19-16.Jason Bridge

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Indianapolis Colts tight end Coby Fleener (80) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Denver Broncos free safety Rahim Moore (26) during the first half of an NFL game, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, in Indianapolis. The Colts outlasted the Broncos 39-33.AJ Mast/The Associated Press

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