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Best of NFL Week 17

Packers strong safety Micah Hyde (33) celebrates an interception during the fourth quarter against the Lions.
Packers strong safety Micah Hyde (33) celebrates an interception during the fourth quarter against the Lions.
Tim Fuller, USA TODAY Sports
Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Lions.
Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Lions.
Tim Fuller, USA TODAY Sports
Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison (81) catches a pass while being pressured by Lions cornerback Crezdon Butler (41) during the fourth quarter.
Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison (81) catches a pass while being pressured by Lions cornerback Crezdon Butler (41) during the fourth quarter.
Tim Fuller, USA TODAY Sports
Lions fullback Zach Zenner (34) is tackled by Packers linebacker Jake Ryan (47) during the second quarter.
Lions fullback Zach Zenner (34) is tackled by Packers linebacker Jake Ryan (47) during the second quarter.
Tim Fuller, USA TODAY Sports
Packers fullback Aaron Ripkowski (22) runs for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Lions.
Packers fullback Aaron Ripkowski (22) runs for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Lions.
Tim Fuller, USA TODAY Sports
Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) scores a touchdown during the second quarter against the Packers.
Lions wide receiver Golden Tate (15) scores a touchdown during the second quarter against the Packers.
Tim Fuller, USA TODAY Sports
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) scrambles as Lions defensive end Devin Taylor (98) pressures during the first quarter.
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) scrambles as Lions defensive end Devin Taylor (98) pressures during the first quarter.
Tim Fuller, USA TODAY Sports
Packers fullback Aaron Ripkowski (22) runs the ball against Lions.
Packers fullback Aaron Ripkowski (22) runs the ball against Lions.
Raj Mehta, USA TODAY Sports
Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (41) intercepts a pass intended for Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon (88) during the fourth quarter.
Giants cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (41) intercepts a pass intended for Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garcon (88) during the fourth quarter.
Brad Mills, USA TODAY Sports
Chiefs defensive back Daniel Sorensen (49) intercepts a pass against the Chargers.
Chiefs defensive back Daniel Sorensen (49) intercepts a pass against the Chargers.
Jake Roth, USA TODAY Sports
Broncos wide receiver Jordan Taylor (87) is tackled by Raiders linebackers Perry Riley (54) and Malcolm Smith (53) in the second quarter.
Broncos wide receiver Jordan Taylor (87) is tackled by Raiders linebackers Perry Riley (54) and Malcolm Smith (53) in the second quarter.
Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY Sports
Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) is hit out of bounds by Cardinals linebacker Kevin Minter (51) during the second quarter.
Rams running back Todd Gurley (30) is hit out of bounds by Cardinals linebacker Kevin Minter (51) during the second quarter.
Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY Sports
Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) runs with the ball as Redskins cornerbacks Josh Norman (24) and Bashaud Breeland (26) chase in the second quarter.
Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) runs with the ball as Redskins cornerbacks Josh Norman (24) and Bashaud Breeland (26) chase in the second quarter.
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY Sports
Chiefs running back Charcandrick West (35) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Chargers.
Chiefs running back Charcandrick West (35) scores a touchdown during the first half against the Chargers.
Orlando Jorge Ramirez, USA TODAY Sports
Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) is tackled by Redskins defensive end Ricky Jean Francois (99) in the first quarter.
Giants running back Rashad Jennings (23) is tackled by Redskins defensive end Ricky Jean Francois (99) in the first quarter.
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY Sports
49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) dives after a fumble with Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) during the first quarter.
49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) dives after a fumble with Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner (54) during the first quarter.
Neville E. Guard,USA TODAY Sports
Chiefs running back Charcandrick West (35) is brought down by Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward (26) and outside linebacker Kyle Emanuel (51) during the first quarter.
Chiefs running back Charcandrick West (35) is brought down by Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward (26) and outside linebacker Kyle Emanuel (51) during the first quarter.
Jake Roth, USA TODAY Sports
49ers running back Shaun Draughn (24) runs with the football during the first quarter.
49ers running back Shaun Draughn (24) runs with the football during the first quarter.
Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs for a long touchdown in the first quarter against the Saints.
Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs for a long touchdown in the first quarter against the Saints.
Jason Getz, USA TODAY Sports
Saints tight end Coby Fleener (82) catches a touchdown pass against Falcons safety Ricardo Allen (37) in the first quarter.
Saints tight end Coby Fleener (82) catches a touchdown pass against Falcons safety Ricardo Allen (37) in the first quarter.
Jason Getz, USA TODAY Sports
Chargers tight end Antonio Gates (85) reaches the ball over the goal line for a touchdown during the first half against the Chiefs.
Chargers tight end Antonio Gates (85) reaches the ball over the goal line for a touchdown during the first half against the Chiefs.
Orlando Jorge Ramirez, USA TODAY Sports
Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) is sacked by Cardinals linebackers Sio Moore (54) and Alex Okafor (57) in the first quarter.
Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) is sacked by Cardinals linebackers Sio Moore (54) and Alex Okafor (57) in the first quarter.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby (29) pushes Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) out of bounds in the second quarter.
Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby (29) pushes Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper (89) out of bounds in the second quarter.
Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY Sports
Cardinals wide receiver J.J. Nelson (14) is defended by Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson (22) and safety T.J. McDonald (25) in the second quarter.
Cardinals wide receiver J.J. Nelson (14) is defended by Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson (22) and safety T.J. McDonald (25) in the second quarter.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (81) hurdles Buffalo Bills corner back Ronald Darby (28) for a first down during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium.
New York Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (81) hurdles Buffalo Bills corner back Ronald Darby (28) for a first down during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium.
Brad Penner, USA TODAY Sports
Jacksonville Jaquars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) is hit by Indianapolis Colts linebacker Erik Walden (93)    at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Jacksonville Jaquars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) is hit by Indianapolis Colts linebacker Erik Walden (93) at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Thomas J. Russo, USA TODAY Sports
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) react to each other after Newton got tackled during the first half at Raymond James Stadium.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) react to each other after Newton got tackled during the first half at Raymond James Stadium.
Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports
Chicago Bears quarterback Matt Barkley (12) celebrates his touchdown reception during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Chicago Bears quarterback Matt Barkley (12) celebrates his touchdown reception during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Brace Hemmelgarn, USA TODAY Sports
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Fitzgerald Toussaint (33 carries the ball against Cleveland Browns inside linebacker Christian Kirksey (58) during the first quarter at Heinz Field.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Fitzgerald Toussaint (33 carries the ball against Cleveland Browns inside linebacker Christian Kirksey (58) during the first quarter at Heinz Field.
Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY Sport
Pittsburgh Steelers center B.J. Finney (67) prepares to snap the ball against the Cleveland Browns defense during the second quarter at Heinz Field.
Pittsburgh Steelers center B.J. Finney (67) prepares to snap the ball against the Cleveland Browns defense during the second quarter at Heinz Field.
Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY Sport
Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) is sacked in the first half by Tennessee Titans safety Daimion Stafford (24) at Nissan Stadium.
Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) is sacked in the first half by Tennessee Titans safety Daimion Stafford (24) at Nissan Stadium.
Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY Sports
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) passes past the rush of Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Vinny Curry (75) and defensive end Connor Barwin (98) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo (9) passes past the rush of Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Vinny Curry (75) and defensive end Connor Barwin (98) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.
Bill Streicher, USA TODAY Sports
New York Jets running back Bilal Powell (29) runs the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium.
New York Jets running back Bilal Powell (29) runs the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium.
Brad Penner, USA TODAY Sports
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) runs the ball  during the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) runs the ball during the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium.
Jonathan Dyer, USA TODAY Sports
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28)  runs the ball in the first half  against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) runs the ball in the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium.
Jonathan Dyer, USA TODAY Sports
Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (21) reaches for the pylon to score a touchdown ahead of the defense of Chicago Bears linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (21) reaches for the pylon to score a touchdown ahead of the defense of Chicago Bears linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski (44) in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Bruce Kluckhohn, USA TODAY Sports
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) celebrates  with cornerback Trae Waynes (26) his interception against the Chicago Bears at the goal line in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes (29) celebrates with cornerback Trae Waynes (26) his interception against the Chicago Bears at the goal line in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Bruce Kluckhohn, USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA;  Cleveland Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) gestures at the line of scrimmage against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Heinz Field.
Jan 1, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) gestures at the line of scrimmage against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Heinz Field.
Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY Sports
Cleveland Browns tight end Seth DeValve (87) scores a touchdown on a pass from Cleveland Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III (not pictured) as Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ross Cockrell (31) defends during the first quarter at Heinz Field.
Cleveland Browns tight end Seth DeValve (87) scores a touchdown on a pass from Cleveland Browns quarterback Robert Griffin III (not pictured) as Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ross Cockrell (31) defends during the first quarter at Heinz Field.
Ken Blaze, USA TODAY Sports
Cincinnati Bengals running back Rex Burkhead (33) carries the ball for a touchdown after breaking a tackle against Baltimore Ravens strong safety Matt Elam (33) in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium.
Cincinnati Bengals running back Rex Burkhead (33) carries the ball for a touchdown after breaking a tackle against Baltimore Ravens strong safety Matt Elam (33) in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium.
Aaron Doster, USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) passes past the rush of Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Andrew Gachkar (52) during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.
Jan 1, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) passes past the rush of Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Andrew Gachkar (52) during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.
Bill Streicher, USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Dallas Cowboys free safety Byron Jones (31) knocks the pass attempt away from Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek (87) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.
Jan 1, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Dallas Cowboys free safety Byron Jones (31) knocks the pass attempt away from Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek (87) during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.
Bill Streicher, USA TODAY Sports
Tennessee Titans defensive end DaQuan Jones (90) holds the ball in the first quarter against the Houston Texans during the NFL game at Nissan Stadium.
Tennessee Titans defensive end DaQuan Jones (90) holds the ball in the first quarter against the Houston Texans during the NFL game at Nissan Stadium.
George Walker IV, The Tennessean-USA TODAY Sports
Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Sean Spence (55) knocks the ball out of the hands of Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage (3) in the first quarter during the NFL game at Nissan Stadium.
Tennessee Titans inside linebacker Sean Spence (55) knocks the ball out of the hands of Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage (3) in the first quarter during the NFL game at Nissan Stadium.
George Walker IV, The Tennessean-USA TODAY Sports
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant (30) runs with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Corey Grant (30) runs with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) throws a pass against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles (5) throws a pass against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports