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Best of 2012: Week 12

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts after scoring a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, top, hurdles Philadelphia Eagles strong safety Nate Allen to score a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Philadelphia Eagles running back Bryce Brown scores a touchdown as Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman hangs on in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)

November 26, 2012; Philadelphia, PA USA; Carolina Panthers tight end Gary Barnidge (82) catches a 24-yard touchdown pass against Philadelphia Eagles free safety Kurt Coleman (42) in the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-US PRESSWIRE

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, right, and running back Jonathan Stewart celebrate in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Philadelphia Eagles running back Bryce Brown, right, is tackled by Carolina Panthers free safety Sherrod Martin in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) and cornerback Asante Samuel (22) celebrate after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during an NFL football game at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012 in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons won 24-23. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Atlanta Falcons running back Jacquizz Rodgers (32) is tackled by Tampa Bay Buccaneers middle linebacker Mason Foster (59) during an NFL football game at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012 in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons won 24-23. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

San Francisco 49ers strong safety Donte Whitner (31) scores on a touchdown run in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis (27) celebrates a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars beat the Titans 24-19. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt (18) laterals a pass to a teammate in the final seconds of the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars beat the Titans 24-19. The Jaguars beat the Titans 24-19. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) pulls in a touchdown reception over San Francisco 49ers free safety Dashon Goldson (38) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells (26) scores a touchdown ahead of St. Louis Rams cornerback Cortland Finnegan (31) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd celebrates his touchdown as Bernard Pollard looks on during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

San Diego Chargers safety Atari Bigby holds up his helmet before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) celebrates his touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis (27) breaks up a pass in front of Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nate Washington (85) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars won 24-19. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) celebrates his touchdown reception with quarterback Drew Brees (9) in the first half of an NFL football game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd, center, cannot makes a catch under pressure from Baltimore Ravens cornerback Corey Graham, left, and safety Ed Reed during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Cincinnati Bengals tackle Andrew Whitworth (77) talks with an official while quarterback Andy Dalton listens in the second half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)

Baltimore Ravens running back Bernard Pierce goes over San Diego Chargers defensive back Corey Lynch during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones tries to recover his fumbles against the San Diego Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in San Diego. The Ravens recovered. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kendall Wright, center, misses a pass in the end zone in front of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis (27) and behind tight end Jared Cook (89) during the second half of an NFL football game in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. The Jaguars won 24-19.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) is tackled by Denver Broncos strong safety Mike Adams, right, and defensive back Tony Carter (32) during the first half of an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) gets past the Atlanta Falcons defense to score a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)

Chicago Bears running back Michael Bush (29) celebrates his touchdown run in the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) catches a two-yard touchdown pass against Oakland Raiders cornerback Ron Bartell (21) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)

Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) knocks down Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Ronde Barber (20) after a reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)

Oakland Raiders fullback Marcel Reese (45) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Terence Newman (23) and free safety Reggie Nelson (20) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton celebrates a touchdown on a 75-yard punt return against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) outruns Buffalo Bills punter Shawn Powell on his way to a 75-yard punt return for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) jumps during his introduction before the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws a pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) loses control of the ball after a hit by Detroit Lions cornerback Drayton Florence (31) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. The pass fell incomplete. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster, left, and teammate tackle Ryan Harris (68) celebrate after Foster's touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Dallas Cowboys' Anthony Spencer (93) celebrates sacking Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, not pictured, as tackle Tyler Polumbus (74) watches in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

Washington Redskins' Alfred Morris (46) runs into the end zone for a touchdown in front of Dallas Cowboys' Gerald Sensabaugh (43) in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris (46) leaps over Dallas Cowboys' Dan Connor (52) as he tries to escape a tackle by Jason Hatcher, rear, in the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

Dallas Cowboys' Felix Jones (28) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) watches in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Matt Strasen)

Washington Redskins defensive back Cedric Griffin (20) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Dallas Cowboys' Dez Bryant (88) late in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in Arlington, Texas. The Redskins won 38-31. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

New England Patriots strong safety Steve Gregory (28) is tackled by New York Jets running back Bilal Powell (29) after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

New York Jets running back Shonn Greene (23) is tackled by New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (32) during the first half of an NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

New England Patriots' Wes Welker (83) catches a pass for a touchdown in front of New York Jets defensive back Ellis Lankster (26) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Nov 22, 2012; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) eats a piece of turkey after the game against the New York Jets on Thanksgiving at Metlife Stadium. The Patriots won the game 49-19. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-US PRESSWIRE

Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush (22) stretches for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks Earl Thomas (29) attempts to tackle him during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012 in Miami . (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback A.J. Jefferson (24) in the first half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Brandon Stokley (14) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Indianapolis Colts running back Donald Brown, right, is hit by Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Nigel Bradham during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Brandon Flowers (24) tosses the ball to free safety Abram Elam after intercepting a Peyton Manning pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Chris Rainey beats Cleveland Browns defensive end Auston English (94) to the goal line on a 1-yard touchdown in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Denver Broncos tight end Jacob Tamme (84) drags Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Eric Berry into the end zone as he scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Kansas City Chiefs return specialist Javier Arenas, left, is tackled by Denver Broncos' Omar Bolden (31) and Matt Willis, back, during the first half of an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Cleveland Browns tight end Jordan Cameron (84) catches a 5-yard touchdown pass in the clutches of Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Larry Foote (50) in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate (81) is tackled by free safety Reshad Jones (20) and linebacker Kevin Burnett (56 )during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012 in Miami . (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) gets past Tampa Bay Buccaneers middle linebacker Mason Foster (59) to score what proved to be the game-winning touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers 24-23. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Miami Dolphins running back Daniel Thomas (33) stretches for a touchdown as Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) tried to defend during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012 in Miami. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) passes as guard Clint Boling (65) blocks Oakland Raiders defensive tackle Tommy Kelly (93) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, right, is hit as he throws by Buffalo Bills defensive end Mario Williams during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Oakland Raiders fullback Jeremy Stewart (32) runs against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Terence Newman (23) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (28) dives through the Jacksonville Jaguars defense for a short gain during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton, left, makes a catch in the end zone in front of Buffalo Bills defensive back Justin Rogers for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson (33) runs past Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor on a 15-yard touchdown run in the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Tennessee Titans strong safety Jordan Babineaux, left, breaks up a pass intended for Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis (89) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephen Morton)

A Cleveland Browns fan dressed like Captain America cheers during the NFL week 12 football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012 in Cleveland. The Browns won the game 20-14. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)