Top 10 photos from Week 1 of the 2014 season

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) cheers up his teammates before the game against the Atlanta Falcons. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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10. Who's ready to kick this season off?

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) cheers up his teammates before the game against the Atlanta Falcons. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

John Bazemore

The Houston Texans' Alfred Blue (28) blocks a punt by the Washington Redskins' Tress Way. Blue recovered the blocked punt and scored on the play. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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9. You're my boy, Blue

The Houston Texans' Alfred Blue (28) blocks a punt by the Washington Redskins' Tress Way. Blue recovered the blocked punt and scored on the play. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

David J. Phillip

The Jacksonville Jaguars' Allen Hurns (88) scores a touchdown as Philadelphia Eagles' Nate Allen (29) hangs on. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

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8. One-armed push up

The Jacksonville Jaguars' Allen Hurns (88) scores a touchdown as Philadelphia Eagles' Nate Allen (29) hangs on. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Matt Rourke

Chicago Bears linebacker D.J. Williams (58) and linebacker Jon Bostic (57) prepare to run out to the field for introductions before taking on the Buffalo Bills. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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7. Up in smoke

Chicago Bears linebacker D.J. Williams (58) and linebacker Jon Bostic (57) prepare to run out to the field for introductions before taking on the Buffalo Bills. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Nam Y. Huh

Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (28) dives for a touchdown during the NFL week 1 game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

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6. Ballgame

Denver Broncos running back Montee Ball (28) dives for a touchdown during the NFL week 1 game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin pulls in a 26-yard touchdown reception as he is covered by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Mike Jenkins. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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5. All about the Benjamin

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin pulls in a 26-yard touchdown reception as he is covered by Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Mike Jenkins. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Phelan M. Ebenhack

Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel (3) celebrates a touchdown against the Chicago Bears. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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4. Bills to pay

Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel (3) celebrates a touchdown against the Chicago Bears. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Nam Y. Huh

San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) reaches up to grab a touchdown pass as a host of Dallas Cowboys defenders watch. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

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3. All eyes on me

San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) reaches up to grab a touchdown pass as a host of Dallas Cowboys defenders watch. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

LM Otero

Seattle Seahawks fans yell as Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) tries to run a play. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)

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2. Boooooooooooooooo!

Seattle Seahawks fans yell as Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) tries to run a play. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)

Scott Eklund

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kendall Wright (13) scores a touchdown in front of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Sean Smith (21). (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

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1. Pylon knocker

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kendall Wright (13) scores a touchdown in front of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Sean Smith (21). (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)

Ed Zurga

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