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Photos: Best of NFL Week 15
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Dec. 13, 2018Updated Dec. 18, 2018, 12:05 a.m. ET
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara reacts to his first down run against the Carolina Panthers during the second half at Bank of America Stadium.
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Carolina Panthers cornerback James Bradberry (24) forces a fumble by New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis (11) at the goal line as outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) helps defend in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. The fumble went out of the end zone turning the ball over to the Panthers.
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New Orleans Saints strong safety Vonn Bell (24) forces a fumble by Carolina Panthers wide receiver D.J. Moore (12) in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium.
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New Orleans Saints cornerback Eli Apple intercepts a ball in the end zone in front of Carolina Panthers wide receiver Devin Funchess during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium.
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New Orleans Saints tight end Josh Hill eludes Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Shaq Green-Thompson during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton looks to pass as New Orleans Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata (93) and outside linebacker A.J. Klein (53) pressure in the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium.
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Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is wrapped up by the New Orleans Saints defense during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium.
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Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Haloti Ngata pressures Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff during the second half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (17) goes up for a pass during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles looks at Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86), who is defended by the Los Angeles Rams' Mark Barron (26) in the second quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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Los Angeles Rams strong safety John Johnson (43) defends as Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz (86) attempt to make a catch during the first half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley celebrates his touchdown run during the first half against the Philadephia Eagles at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first half at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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San Francisco 49ers kicker Robbie Gould celebrates after kicking the game-winning field goal during overtime against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium.
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Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Vance McDonald reacts after catching a touchdown pass against the New England Patriots.
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Stevan Ridley rushes the ball against the New England Patriots during the second quarter at Heinz Field.
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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin catches a touchdown pass against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium.
Kyle Terada, USA TODAY SportsSeattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs the football against San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead (91) during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium.
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates a first quarter touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field.
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Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley (44) reacts after sacking Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh Rosen (3) in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) drops back to pass in the second half against Dallas Cowboys linebacker Tyrone Crawford (98) at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) scores a touchdown ahead of Oakland Raiders strong safety Marcus Gilchrist (31) during the second half at Paul Brown Stadium.
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Buffalo Bills wide receiver Robert Foster (16) celebrates his touchdown with teammates Charles Clay (85) and Jordan Mills (79) in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at New Era Field.
Mark Konezny, Mark Konezny-USA TODAY SportsBears running back Tarik Cohen (29) scores a touchdown against Packers defensive back Eddie Pleasant (35).
Quinn Harris, USA TODAY SportsJaguars defensive back Jarrod Wilson (26) battles Redskins wide receiver Josh Doctson (18) for a pass.
Reinhold Matay, USA TODAY SportsLions running back Zach Zenner (34) runs the ball and gets tackled by Bills outside linebacker Lorenzo Alexander (57).
Timothy T. Ludwig, USA TODAY SporVikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs celebrates his touchdown in the first quarter against the Dolphins.
Brad Rempel, USA TODAY SportsCowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) stiff arms Colts cornerback Quincy Wilson (31).
Thomas J. Russo, USA TODAY SportsDec 16, 2018; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Jordy Nelson (82) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Darqueze Dennard (21) and free safety Jessie Bates (30) during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-381594 ORIG FILE ID: 20181216_cja_bk2_092.JPG
David Kohl, David Kohl-USA TODAY SportsRedskins quarterback Josh Johnson (8) is tripped up by Jaguars defensive back D.J. Hayden (25) and defensive end Calais Campbell (93).
Reinhold Matay, USA TODAY SportsBuccaneers cornerback Ryan Smith (29) tackles Ravens tight end Hayden Hurst (81).
Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY SportsBengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap reacts against the Raiders in the first half.
Aaron Doster, USA TODAY SportsVikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) is tackled by Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (29).
Brace Hemmelgarn, Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY SportBills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs a quarterback sneak for a first down against the Lions.
Mark Konezny, USA TODAY SportsFalcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) reacts after returning an interception for a touchdown against the Cardinals.
Dale Zanine, USA TODAY SportsBears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) makes a catch against Packers defensive back Josh Jones (27).
Mike Dinovo, USA TODAY SportsTitans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) rolls out to pass against the Giants.
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Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson Jr. (29) runs through the tackle of Denver Broncos inside linebacker Brandon Marshall (54) in the second quarter at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
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Denver Broncos inside linebacker Todd Davis (51) sacks Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) in the second quarter at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) celebrates with wide receiver Breshad Perriman (19) and running back Duke Johnson Jr. (29) after a touchdown in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
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Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) runs the ball in the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
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Denver Broncos strong safety Darian Stewart (26) pulls down Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) in the second quarter at Broncos Stadium at Mile High.
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Dec 15, 2018; Denver, CO, USA; Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Jamie Collins (51) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Case Keenum (4) in the first quarter at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-381591 ORIG FILE ID: 20181215_sal_ac4_1828.JPG
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Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) catches a 14-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter as New York Jets cornerback Morris Claiborne (21) defends at MetLife Stadium. The Texans defeated the Jets 29-22.
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New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson (11) celebrates his touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium.
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New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) breaks free of pressure by Houston Texans nose tackle Brandon Dunn (92) during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium.
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New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is pressured by Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) during the first half at MetLife Stadium.
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Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) reacts after sacking New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (not pictured) during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium.
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New York Jets running back Elijah McGuire (25) runs the ball against the Houston Texans during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium.
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Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs from New York Jets outside linebacker Brandon Copeland (51) during the first half at MetLife Stadium.
Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsLos Angeles Chargers free safety Derwin James and his teammates celebrate a 29-28 win over the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams runs in for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Los Angeles Chargers tight end Virgil Green (88) is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Eric Berry (29) and inside linebacker Anthony Hitchens (53) during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Los Angeles Chargers running back Detrez Newsome runs against the Kansas City Chiefs in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams is congratulated by offensive tackle Andrew Wylie (77) after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams (26) is tackled by Los Angeles Chargers safety Derwin James (33) in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Kansas City Chiefs running back Darrel Williams is tackled by the Los Angeles Chargers' Joey Bosa in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium.
Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY SportsDarrel Williams dives into the end zone for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Steven Nelson celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Steven Nelson (20) intercepts a pass intended for Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Tyrell Williams (16) in the first half at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes takes the field before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Arrowhead Stadium.
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