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Best of 2011: Week 16

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall (19) hauls in a pass against New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (32) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Chicago Bears' Zack Bowman (35) breaks up a pass intended for Green Bay Packers' James Jones during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Green Bay Packers' Charles Woodson (21) breaks up a pass intended for Chicago Bears' Earl Bennett (80) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Chicago Bears' Kahlil Bell (32) fumbles the ball as he is hit by Green Bay Packers' Clay Matthews (52) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011, in Green Bay, Wis. The Bears recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Dec 25, 2011; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears running back Kahlil Bell (32) is tackled by Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson (21) during the first quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-US PRESSWIRE

Dec 24, 2011; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) defends a pass intended for St. Louis Rams tight end Lance Kendricks (88) during the game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Pugliese-US PRESSWIRE

December 24, 2011; Baltimore, MD, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis (40) leaps over Baltimore Ravens safety Bernard Pollard (31) at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-US PRESSWIRE

Dec 24, 2011; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Chris Houston (23) intercepts a pass during the second half against the San Diego Chargers at Ford Field. Detroit won 38-10. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE

Dec 24, 2011; Detroit, MI, USA; San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd (80) is unable to make a catch while being defended by Detroit Lions defensive back Alphonso Smith (27) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE

Dec 24, 2011; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) is unable to make a catch as New York Jets free safety Eric Smith (33) looks on during the game at Met Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Faytok/THE STAR-LEDGER via US PRESSWIRE

Dec 24, 2011; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) leaps in the air and tosses the ball after being pushed out of bounds by New York Jets defensive back Kyle Wilson (20) during the game at Met Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Mills/THE STAR-LEDGER via US PRESSWIRE

Dec, 24, 2011; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Jeremy Shockey (80) scores a touchdown as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Ahmad Black (43) defends in the fourth quarter. The Panthers defeated the Buccaneers 48-16 at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-US PRESSWIRE

Dec 24, 2011; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Mike Wallace (17) catches a 46 yard pass against St. Louis Rams cornerback Josh Gordy (38) during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory credit: Vincent Pugliese- US PRESSWIRE

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd (80) gets a hand on the ball before Detroit Lions cornerback Chris Houston (23) knocks it away in the end zone during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Detroit. The Lions defeated the Chargers 38-10. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Seattle Seahawks' Heath Farwell (55) blocks a punt by San Francisco 49ers' Andy Lee in the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Seattle. The 49ers won 19-17. (AP Photo/Kevin Casey)

Dec 24, 2011; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) is unable to hold onto a pass while being defended by San Diego Chargers strong safety Steve Gregory (28) during the first quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) runs for a touchdown as Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Tanard Jackson (36) and E.J. Biggers (31) defend during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson (89) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Arizona Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson (89) flips over Arizona Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington (58) for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis tries to pump up the crowd during a break in play in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Baltimore, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back John Clay celebrates scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice (27) runs into the end zone for a touchdown past Cleveland Browns defenders Usama Young, back left, and D'Qwell Jackson (52) in the first half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (32) intercepts a pass intended for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brian Hartline (82) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. The Patriots won 27-24. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Cleveland Browns running back Peyton Hillis (40) leaps over Baltimore Ravens strong safety Bernard Pollard, bottom, in the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. Baltimore won 20-14. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Cleveland Browns tight end Jordan Cameron, foreground, leaps for a pass as he is pressured by Baltimore Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb in the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. The pass was ruled incomplete. Baltimore won 20-14. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

New York Giants' Deon Grant (34) and Greg Jones (53) celebrate recovering a fumble in the end zone for a touchback by New York Jets quarterback Mark Sancehz (6) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New York Giants' Kenny Phillips intercepts a pass during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New York Giants' Ahmad Bradshaw celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of an NFL football game against New York Jets, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Denver Broncos' Tim Tebow (15) runs under pressure from Buffalo Bills' Arthur Moats (52) during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore (8) is sacked by New England Patriots defensive end Brandon Deaderick (71) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Cleveland Browns cornerback Sheldon Brown, foreground, intercepts a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Lee Evans in the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Kellen Winslow (82) tries to leap over Carolina Panthers' Sherrod Martin (23) as Chris Gamble (20) and Dan Connor (55) look on during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

December 24, 2011; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman (8) gets introduced prior to the game against the Minnesota Vikings at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-US PRESSWIRE

Dec 24, 2011; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch (84) celebrates his touchdown in the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-US PRESSWIRE

December 24, 2011; Charlotte, NC, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Kregg Lumpkin (28) runs for yardage during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-US PRESSWIRE

Cleveland Browns tight end Evan Moore spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) celebrates his touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against Washington Redskins in Landover, Md., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) and running back Jonathan Stewart (28) celebrate Stewart's touchdown run against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Kellen Winslow (82) leaps over a Carolina Panthers player as Jordan Senn (57) closes in during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Miami Dolphins fullback Charles Clay (31) runs into the end zone for a touchdown as New England Patriots defensive back James Ihedigbo (44) chases from behind during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Dec 24, 2011; Foxborough, MA, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush (22) runs the ball in the first quarter against New England Patriots defensive back Nate Jones (23) at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-US PRESSWIRE

December 24, 2011; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) takes the field before the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-US PRESSWIRE

New York Jets' Josh Baker, left, scores a touchdown as New York Giants' Corey Webster (23) looks on during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Cincinnati Bengals' Andrew Hawkins (16) tackles Arizona Cardinals' A.J. Jefferson (20) on a kickoff return in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga (58) intercepts a pass intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Andre Roberts (12) in the first half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tony Tribble)

Dec 24, 2011; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets tight end Josh Baker (45) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of their game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-US PRESSWIRE

Denver Broncos' Jonathan Wilhite (29) and kicker Matt Prater (5) tackle Buffalo Bills' Justin Rogers (26) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Derek Gee)

Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Chad Greenway (52) and strong safety Jamarca Sanford (33) stop Washington Redskins fullback Darrel Young (36) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Arrelious Benn (17) catches a touchdown pass as Carolina Panthers' Darius Butler (27) defends during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brandon Marshall (19) hauls in a touchdown pass against the defense of New England Patriots defensive back Kyle Arrington, behind, during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Denver Broncos' Tim Tebow (15) runs for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/David Duprey)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) scrambles away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Mason Foster (59) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Indianapolis Colts' Joseph Addai is tackled by the Houston Texans defense during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Houston Texans' Joel Dreessen is tackled by Indianapolis Colts' Jacob Lacey during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Indianapolis Colts' Reggie Wayne makes a touchdown reception against Houston Texans' Kareem Jackson during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, in Indianapolis. Indianapolis won 19-16. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Indianapolis Colts' Reggie Wayne makes a catch against Houston Texans' Kareem Jackson during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011, in Indianapolis. Indianapolis won 19-16. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) heads for a touchdown on a pass reception as New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Martez Wilson (95) and another Saint defend during the first quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrates a rushing touchdown by New Orleans Saints running back Pierre Thomas (23) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)
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December 26, 2011; New Orleans, LA, USA; \s58] tackles Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) during the second quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-US PRESSWIRE

December 26, 2011; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) attempts to makes a reception over Atlanta Falcons safety Thomas DeCoud (28) during the second quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-US PRESSWIRE

Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) is tackled by a multitude of New Orleans Saints in the third quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)

New Orleans Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson (21) breaks up a pass in the endzone intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

New Orleans Saints running back Chris Ivory (29) leaps over Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brent Grimes (20) in the third quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza)

December 26, 2011; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrates after breaking Dan Marino's single season record for passing yardage during the fourth quarter of a game against the Atlanta Falcons at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-US PRESSWIRE