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2011 - Best of Week 8

The highlights from Week 8 of the 2011 season feature Cam Newton trying to leap up, over and past the Vikings as well as fans in the Halloween spirit. Take a look at what our photo editors picked for the top 10 photos of the week and let us know if you agree or disagree.

Fans in "Star Wars" Wookie costumes are in the Halloween spirit as they cheer on the Titans.
1 / 10
<h3>10. NFL Wookies of the year</h3>

Fans in "Star Wars" Wookie costumes are in the Halloween spirit as they cheer on the Titans.

Wade Payne/Associated Press
Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson dodges Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey on his way to a touchdown.
2 / 10
<h3>9. Can't bring down mighty 'Megatron'</h3>

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson dodges Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey on his way to a touchdown.

Joe Mahoney/Associated Press
49ers receiver Braylon Edwards makes a catch against the Browns.
3 / 10
<h3>8. Getting horizontal</h3>

49ers receiver Braylon Edwards makes a catch against the Browns.

Ben Margot/Associated Press
Dolphins receiver Marlon Moore drags down Giants cornerback Aaron Ross.
4 / 10
<h3>7. To have and to hold</h3>

Dolphins receiver Marlon Moore drags down Giants cornerback Aaron Ross.

Jim O'Connor/US Presswire
Players from the Jaguars and Texans say a prayer after their game in Houston.
5 / 10
<h3>6. Group 'Tebowing?'</h3>

Players from the Jaguars and Texans say a prayer after their game in Houston.

Dave Einsel/Associated Press
Cam Newton is upended by the Vikings' Husain Abdullah.
6 / 10
<h3>5. Going airborne</h3>

Cam Newton is upended by the Vikings' Husain Abdullah.

Chuck Burton/Associated Press
Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma scores a touchdown after a fumble by Rams QB A.J. Feeley.
7 / 10
<h3>4. Defense never rests</h3>

Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma scores a touchdown after a fumble by Rams QB A.J. Feeley.

Tom Gannam/Associated Press
Patriots running back Kevin Faulk leaps over Steelers defensive back Keenan Lewis as he tries for more yards.
8 / 10
<h3>3. Hip check</h3>

Patriots running back Kevin Faulk leaps over Steelers defensive back Keenan Lewis as he tries for more yards.

Don Wright/Associated Press
Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow is upended by Lions free safety Louis Delmas.
9 / 10
<h3>2. Over the top</h3>

Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow is upended by Lions free safety Louis Delmas.

Jack Dempsey/Associated Press
Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch dances in the end zone after scoring a touchdown.
10 / 10
<h3>1. Shaking the tree</h3>

Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch dances in the end zone after scoring a touchdown.

Gene J. Puskar/Associated Press
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