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Best of Week 9

The highlights from Week 9 of the 2011 season feature Ben Tate bursting past the Browns, the Dolphins' first win and a frantic finish in the Super Bowl XLII rematch. 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.

Texans running back Ben Tate runs in for a touchdown against the Browns.
1 / 10
<h3>10. Tate-r tots</h3>

Texans running back Ben Tate runs in for a touchdown against the Browns.

David J. Phillip/Associated Press
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is hit late in Green Bay's win over San Diego.
2 / 10
<h3>9. Look out behind you!</h3>

Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is hit late in Green Bay's win over San Diego.

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The Jets' LaDainian Tomlinson leaps over the pile and scores a touchdown against the Bills.
3 / 10
<h3>8. Air L.T.</h3>

The Jets' LaDainian Tomlinson leaps over the pile and scores a touchdown against the Bills.

Derek Gee/Associated Press
Falcons rookie WR Julio Jones was a star against the Colts, scoring two touchdowns in Atlanta's win.
4 / 10
<h3>7. Pointing the way</h3>

Falcons rookie WR Julio Jones was a star against the Colts, scoring two touchdowns in Atlanta's win.

Michael Conroy/Associated Press
Patriots defensive back Kyle Arrington comes down with an interception on a pass intended for Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham.
5 / 10
<h3>6. I'll take that</h3>

Patriots defensive back Kyle Arrington comes down with an interception on a pass intended for Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham.

Charles Krupa/Associated Press
Broncos wide receiver Eddie Royal scores on an 85-yard punt return.
6 / 10
<h3>5. A Royal return</h3>

Broncos wide receiver Eddie Royal scores on an 85-yard punt return.

Marcio Jose Sanchez/Associated Press
49ers quarterback Alex Smith passes as Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo (98) jumps in the air.
7 / 10
<h3>4. Soaring 'Skin</h3>

49ers quarterback Alex Smith passes as Redskins linebacker Brian Orakpo (98) jumps in the air.

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Packers receiver Jordy Nelson catches a pass for a touchdown against the Chargers.
8 / 10
<h3>3. Full Nelson</h3>

Packers receiver Jordy Nelson catches a pass for a touchdown against the Chargers.

Ben Liebenberg/NFL
Giants tight end Jake Ballard makes a reception in front of Patriots linebacker Tracy White. Ballard had a touchdown catch later in the drive as the Giants won 24-20.
9 / 10
<h3>2. Ballard is ballin'</h3>

Giants tight end Jake Ballard makes a reception in front of Patriots linebacker Tracy White. Ballard had a touchdown catch later in the drive as the Giants won 24-20.

Michael Dwyer/Associated Press
Dolphins coach Tony Sparano yells to his team during its first victory of the season.
10 / 10
<h3>1. Spitting image</h3>

Dolphins coach Tony Sparano yells to his team during its first victory of the season.

Ed Zurga/Associated Press
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