Each week, the Around The NFL crew will choose the plays that helped defined Sunday.
After two rough weeks, Nick Foles played far better against Washington. This dart to Jordan Matthews was indicative of a game during which the Eagles played great situational football. They scored late in the first half, managed the end of the game and watched the Redskins' special teams crumble. -- Gregg Rosenthal
Austin Davis had his way with the Cowboys' secondary, but linebacker Bruce Carter delivered the biggest play of the day with his pick six in the fourth quarter. The play gave the Cowboys a much-needed cushion in a 34-31 win in St. Louis. Carter is the last starter standing in an injury-ravaged linebacker group. He delivered for a Dallas D that might not be quite as bad as many expected. -- Dan Hanzus
Hue Jackson's frisky Bengals offense pulled off the trick play of the day with Mohamed Sanu tossing a touchdown strike to ... Andy Dalton. Taking a pitch from the quarterback, Sanu swept right -- bringing the defense with him -- only to pivot and wing the ball back to The Red Rifle, who barreled down the sideline for an 18-yard score. Sanu -- now 4-for-4 passing for 166 yards and two scores over his career -- might have Cincy's strongest arm. Meanwhile, Dalton becomes the first quarterback in Bengals history to catch a touchdown pass. -- Marc Sessler
The Bengals weren't the only team throwing the ball to a quarterback. The play was wiped out by a penalty, but check out Johnny Manziel. -- Marc Sessler
DeAndre Levy is an absolute beast. The tackle of Eddie Lacy for a safety typified his play again Sunday. The linebacker darted through the line to wrap up the powerful back. This wasn't the only time this would happen throughout the game (start the Levy Pro Bowl campaign now). The safety was also a microcosm of the Packers' day. Aaron Rodgers checked to a run (why?), the offensive line got zero push and Lacy couldn't break tackles. -- Kevin Patra
Big men catching footballs is always a fun play. It becomes more than a novelty when it ends a comeback threat. That the Patriots needed a deflected ball to find it's way into Vince Wilfork's hands against the winless Oakland Raiders at home tells you how much Bill Belichick's team struggled. But in the end, good teams find a way to win. -- Kevin Patra
The Denver Broncos' offense struggled on Sunday in Seattle, just like in the Super Bowl. But their defense was vastly improved until it truly mattered in overtime. Marshawn Lynch gained at least six yards in each of his overtime runs, including the game-winner. -- Gregg Rosenthal
Okay, the play below doesn't explain anything. But it's the greatest catch in NFL history that didn't count. Seriously. -- Gregg Rosenthal
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