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2011 - Best of Week 1

Between the 9/11 tributes and the intense on-field action, there were plenty of memorable sights from the opening Sunday of the 2011 season. Take a look at what our photo editors picked for the top 10 photos of Week 1 and let us know if you agree or disagree.

Jaguars fans wave flags and cheer as two military jets perform a fly over during 9/11 pregame ceremonies in Jacksonville.
1 / 9
<h3>10. America!</h3>

Jaguars fans wave flags and cheer as two military jets perform a fly over during 9/11 pregame ceremonies in Jacksonville.

Stephen Morton/Associated Press
Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith shows his 9/11 tribute gloves before the game against the Cardinals.
2 / 9
<h3>9. Never forget</h3>

Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith shows his 9/11 tribute gloves before the game against the Cardinals.

Ralph Freso/Associated Press
Ravens running back Ray Rice shows his might after scoring a touchdown against the Steelers.
3 / 9
<h3>8. Flex time</h3>

Ravens running back Ray Rice shows his might after scoring a touchdown against the Steelers.

Nick Wass/Associated Press
Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs can't shake Bengals defensive end Jonathan Fanene.
4 / 9
<h3>7. Catch a Brownie by the toe</h3>

Browns wide receiver Josh Cribbs can't shake Bengals defensive end Jonathan Fanene.

Eric P. Mull/US Presswire
Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones makes a catch over Bears defensive back Brandon Meriweather.
5 / 9
<h3>6. A hairy situation</h3>

Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones makes a catch over Bears defensive back Brandon Meriweather.

Mike DiNovo/US Presswire
Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis reacts after intercepting a pass.
6 / 9
<h3>5. Rooooaaaarrrr!</h3>

Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis reacts after intercepting a pass.

Nick Wass/Associated Press
Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson catches a touchdown pass over Buccaneers defensive back Aqib Talib.
7 / 9
<h3>4. All hail mighty Megatron</h3>

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson catches a touchdown pass over Buccaneers defensive back Aqib Talib.

Brad Barr/US Presswire
Browns running back Peyton Hillis is brought down by a swarm of Bengals defenders.
8 / 9
<h3>3. All aboard the Hillis train</h3>

Browns running back Peyton Hillis is brought down by a swarm of Bengals defenders.

Andrew Weber/US Presswire
Steelers defensive back Bryant McFadden gets a face full of FieldTurf as Ravens Anquan Boldin grabs a pass for a touchdown.
9 / 9
<h3>2. Eat rubber pellets</h3>

Steelers defensive back Bryant McFadden gets a face full of FieldTurf as Ravens Anquan Boldin grabs a pass for a touchdown.

Patrick Semansky/Associated Press
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