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Best of 2011: Week 1

Denver Broncos tight end Daniel Fells (86) misses a pass from Denver Broncos quarterback Kyle Orton (8) (not pictured) as Oakland Raiders defensive back Michael Huff (24) defends during the NFL regular season game between the Oakland Raiders and the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 12, 2011. (Ric Tapia/Image of Sport)

Washington Redskins running back Tim Hightower is crushed by New York Giants linebackers Greg Jones (53), Mathias Kiwanuka (94) and Spencer Paysinger (55) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) is tackled by Seattle Seahawks defensive back Kam Chancellor (31) as linebacker K.J. Wright (50) closes in the second quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Washington Redskins wide receiver Anthony Armstrong is stopped short of the goal line by New York Giants defensive back Antrel Rolle during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

San Diego Chargers defensive back Eric Weddle stops Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson during the first half of a NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) pulls in a third-quarter touchdown pass in front of Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Aqib Talib (25) during an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Markus Pryor is silhouetted as he stands at attention in the tunnel before he was honored between the third and fourth quarters of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Atlanta Falcons in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Denver Broncos defensive end Robert Ayers (91) grabs the face mask of Oakland Raiders running back Darren McFadden (20) during the NFL regular season game between the Oakland Raiders and the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, CO on September 12, 2011. (Ric Tapia/Image of Sport)

Oakland Raiders running back Marcel Reece (45) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Kevin Vickerson (99) runs onto the field with an American flag before playing the Oakland Raiders in an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski goes down with Miami Dolphins linebacker Karlos Dansby during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 12, 2011 in Miami. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)

Dallas Cowboys defensive end Kenyon Coleman (99) and Sean Lissemore (95) take down New York Jets running back Shonn Greene (23) after he lost his helmet during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52), linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53), and defensive tackle Ray McDonald (91) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

Atlanta Falcons running back Jaquizz Rodgers has his helmet taken off as he is brought down by Chicago Bears defensive back Tim Jennnings at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on Sept. 11, 2011. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)

September 11, 2011; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice (27) dives to the one yard line during the first half of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-US PRESSWIRE

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester (23) is tackled on a kickoff return by Atlanta Falcons' Jason Snelling (44) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey (97) tries to tackle Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson (22) during the first half of an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

St. Louis Rams linebacker Chris Chamberlain (57) breaks up a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jason Avant, right, as Rams linebacker James Laurinaitis looks on during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs reacts after forcing Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to fumble the ball when he sacked him in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Baltimore. The Ravens recovered the ball on the play. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Cincinnati Bengals tight end Jermaine Gresham (84) catches a touchdown pass in the grasp of Cleveland Browns defensive back T.J. Ward in the first quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jason Avant (81) holds onto a pass over St. Louis Rams defensive back Quintin Mikell (27) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Justin Tryon (20) and Gary Brackett (58) in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Houston Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans (59) takes the field carrying a flag before an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Donald Jones (19) catches a touchdown pass while covered by Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Brandon Flowers (24) during the second half of an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Justin Tryon (20) and Gary Brackett (58) in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Sep 11, 2011; St. Louis, MO, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Jason Babin (93) celebrates his sack during the first half at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Scott Rovak-US PRESSWIRE

Sep 11, 2011; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher (54) loses his helmet as he tackles Atlanta Falcons running back Jason Snelling (44) during the second quarter at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-US PRESSWIRE

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) makes a second-quarter reception over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense, including E.J. Biggers (31), during an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)

Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester (23) is pushed out of bounds short of the goal line by Atlanta Falcons players Brent Grimes and Carlton Powell (97) in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on Sept. 11, 2011. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) is tackled by Chicago Bears cornerback D.J. Moore (30) and safety Major Wright (27) in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Luke McCown (12) is sacked by Tennessee Titans defensive back Jason McCourty (30) and fumbles the ball during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. The Jaguars recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Isaac Redman, center, tries to outrun Baltimore Ravens defenders Lardarius Webb, left, and Tom Zbikowski in the first half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back William Gay, left, holds an American flag next to Mike Martinez, who lost his legs while serving with the U.S. Marines in Afghanistan, before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Baltimore. Today marks the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Mike Thomas (80), left, catches a pass for a first down in front of Tennessee Titans defensive back Michael Griffin (33) during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. The Jaguars won 16-14. (AP Photo/Phelan Ebenhack)

Houston Texans running back Ben Tate is stopped by Indianapolis Colts defenders Jacoby Lacey (27), Antoine Bethea (41) and Jerraud Powers (25) at Reliant Stadium on September 11, 2011 in Houston, Texas. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt (18) catches a touchdown pass in the corner of the end zone in front of Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Rashean Mathis (27) during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Kroy Biermann (71) intercepts a pass by Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Buffalo Bills tight end Scott Chandler, left, congratulates wide receiver Donald Jones (19) after a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. The Bills defeated the Chiefs 41-7. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) leaps into the end zone for a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Michael Jenkins (84) pulls in a touchdown pass during the first half of a NFL football game as he is pursued by San Diego Chargers linebacker Takeo Spikes (51) and Bob Sanders (31) Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Sep 11, 2011; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brandon Gibson (11) catches a pass for a first down as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha (24) defends during the second half at the Edward Jones Dome. The Eagles defeated the Rams 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Scott Rovak-US PRESSWIRE