Top 10 photos from Week 17 of the 2017 Season

A thermometer in the runway displays a temperature in the teens as New York Jets tackle Ben Ijalana (71) and defensive end Xavier Cooper (75) take the field for an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass.

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10. Tantalizing temperatures

A thermometer in the runway displays a temperature in the teens as New York Jets tackle Ben Ijalana (71) and defensive end Xavier Cooper (75) take the field for an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass.

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San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde scores against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Los Angeles.

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9. Flying for points

San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde scores against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Los Angeles.

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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, right, is tackled by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Byron Maxwell, center, as cornerback Justin Coleman (28) closes in during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Seattle.

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8. All mine

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, right, is tackled by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Byron Maxwell, center, as cornerback Justin Coleman (28) closes in during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Seattle.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Demetrius Harris (84) makes a catch in front Denver Broncos defensive back Will Parks (34) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Denver.

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7. Chiefs catch

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Demetrius Harris (84) makes a catch in front Denver Broncos defensive back Will Parks (34) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Denver.

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) vies for a ball against Carolina Panthers strong safety Mike Adams (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta.

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6. One on one

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) vies for a ball against Carolina Panthers strong safety Mike Adams (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Atlanta.

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Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward, right, and Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper reach for an incomplete pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Carson, Calif.

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5. Elevate

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward, right, and Oakland Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper reach for an incomplete pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Carson, Calif.

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New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Craig Robertson (52) celebrates with teammates including middle linebacker Manti Te'o (51), cornerback Ken Crawley (20), defensive back Rafael Bush (25) and defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) after Robertson intercepted a pass by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Tampa, Fla.

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4. We see you watching

New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Craig Robertson (52) celebrates with teammates including middle linebacker Manti Te'o (51), cornerback Ken Crawley (20), defensive back Rafael Bush (25) and defensive end Cameron Jordan (94) after Robertson intercepted a pass by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Tampa, Fla.

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Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) reacts as he takes the field against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Heinz Field.

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3. Cannot contain this feeling

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) reacts as he takes the field against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Heinz Field.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) reacts as he scores the winning touchdown as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Carr (24) lies on the ground during the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Dec 31, 2017. The Bengals defeated the Ravens 31-27.

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2. Embrace the win

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd (83) reacts as he scores the winning touchdown as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Brandon Carr (24) lies on the ground during the second half of an NFL football game in Baltimore, Sunday, Dec 31, 2017. The Bengals defeated the Ravens 31-27.

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Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams (95) and a group of players fall to the ground in celebration after Williams scored a touchdown, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla.

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1. Knocks you off your feet

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams (95) and a group of players fall to the ground in celebration after Williams scored a touchdown, during the second half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla.

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