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    Elaine Thompson - AP
    St. Louis Rams' Sam Bradford in action against the Seattle Seahawks in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
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    Kevin Casey - Getty Images
    SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 30: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks throws under pressure from the St. Louis Rams in the first half at CenturyLink Field on December 30, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Kevin Casey/Getty Images)
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    Kevin Casey - Getty Images
    SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 30: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks dives for extra yardage against the St. Louis Rams in the first half at CenturyLink Field on December 30, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Kevin Casey/Getty Images)
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    Otto Greule Jr - Getty Images
    SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 30: Wide receiver Danny Amendola #16 of the St. Louis Rams makes a diving catch against cornerback Marcus Trufant #23 of the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on December 30, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
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    Otto Greule Jr - Getty Images
    SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 30: Quarterback Sam Bradford #8 of the St. Louis Rams passes against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on December 30, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
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    Kevin Casey - Getty Images
    SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 30: Sam Bradford #8 of the St. Louis Rams covers his ear holes to hear the play in the first half against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on December 30, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Kevin Casey/Getty Images)
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    Kevin Casey - Getty Images
    SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 30: Jeremy Lane (L) #20 of the Seattle Seahawks cannot keep Austin Pettis #18 of the St. Louis Rams from making this touchdown catch in the first half at CenturyLink Field on December 30, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Kevin Casey/Getty Images)
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    Marcio Jose Sanchez - AP
    San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) scores on a 49-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in San Francisco, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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    Ezra Shaw - Getty Images
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 30: Michael Floyd #15 of the Arizona Cardinals is tackled by Dashon Goldson #38 of the San Francisco 49ers while Tarell Brown #25 of the San Francisco 49ers jumps in to help at Candlestick Park on December 30, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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    Ezra Shaw - Getty Images
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 30: LaMichael James #23 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball against the Arizona Cardinals at Candlestick Park on December 30, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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    Ezra Shaw - Getty Images
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 30: Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball against the Arizona Cardinals at Candlestick Park on December 30, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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    Marcio Jose Sanchez - AP
    Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) breaks up a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Randy Moss (84) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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    Tony Avelar - AP
    San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith (99) tackles Arizona Cardinals running back William Powell (33) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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    Tony Avelar - AP
    San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) scrambles against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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    Carlos Avila Gonzalez - AP
    San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) scores on a 49-yard touchdown reception against the Arizona Cardinals during the second quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/San Francisco Chronicle, Carlos Avila Gonzalez) MANDATORY CREDIT; MAGAZINES OUT; TV OUT
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    Thearon W. Henderson - Getty Images
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 30: Patrick Peterson #21 of the Arizona Cardinals breaks up this pass in the endzone to Randy Moss #84 of the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter at Candlestick Park on December 30, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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    Thearon W. Henderson - Getty Images
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 30: Brian Hoyer #6 of the Arizona Cardinal drops back to pass against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter at Candlestick Park on December 30, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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    Thearon W. Henderson - Getty Images
    SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 30: Michael Crabtree #15 and Alex Boone #75 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after Crabtree scored a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the second quarter at Candlestick Park on December 30, 2012 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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    Marcio Jose Sanchez - AP
    Arizona Cardinals quarterback Brian Hoyer (6) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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    Joe Howell - AP
    Tennessee Titans linebacker Zach Brown (55) celebrates with Kamerion Wimbley (95) and Akeem Ayers (56) after intercepting a pass and returning it 30 yards for a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
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    Michael Conroy - AP
    Indianapolis Colts head coach Chuck Pagano talks to Robert Mathis (98) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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    Michael Conroy - AP
    Houston Texans' J.J. Watt (99) watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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    Tom Uhlman - AP
    Baltimore Ravens running back Anthony Allen (35) scores on a 2-yard run in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Tom Uhlman)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) reacts with Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tiquan Underwood (11) after Martin scored a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner (33) carries Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Ronde Barber (20) into the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    Scott Cunningham - Getty Images
    ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 30: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons is tackled by Ronde Barber #20 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the Georgia Dome on December 30, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
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    David Goldman - AP
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) works against Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
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    Kevin C. Cox - Getty Images
    Dominique Franks #29 of the Atlanta Falcons breaks up a pass intended for Sammie Stroughter #18 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Georgia Dome on December 30, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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    John Bazemore - AP
    Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Luke Stocker (88) makes the catch as Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Stephen Nicholas (54) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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    Elsa - Getty Images
    Zak DeOssie #51 of the New York Giants celebrates a tackle in the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium on December 30, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The New York Giants defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 42-7. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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    Kathy Willens - AP
    New York Giants fullback Henry Hynoski (45) catches a pass for a touchdown as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (23) defends him during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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    Kathy Willens - AP
    New York Giants running back David Wilson (22) flips while celebrating a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
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    Bill Kostroun - AP
    New York Giants long snapper Zak DeOssie (51) tackles Philadelphia Eagles' Damaris Johnson (13) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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    Bill Kostroun - AP
    Philadelphia Eagles' Michael Vick dives during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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    Bill Kostroun - AP
    New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz (80) celebrates after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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    Rick Osentoski - AP
    Detroit Lions wide receiver Kassim Osgood (10) closes in on Chicago Bears' Devin Hester (23) during a kick off return during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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    Gene J. Puskar - AP
    Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) and wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (88) celebrate after Brown made a touchdown catch in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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    Rick Osentoski - AP
    Chicago Bears' Devin Hester (23) is stopped by Detroit Lions' Kassim Osgood (10) during a kick return in the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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    Duane Burleson - AP
    Chicago Bears running back Kahlil Bell (32) is stopped by Detroit Lions defensive end Lawrence Jackson (94) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. The Bears won 26-24. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
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    Bill Wippert - AP
    New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) holds off Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams (95) during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Buffalo won 28-9. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
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    Bill Wippert - AP
    Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson (13) pushes off New York Jets strong safety Yeremiah Bell (37) during the first half of an NFL football game,. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
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    Mel Evans - AP
    New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) runs during the first half an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
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    Rick Osentoski - AP
    Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppers (90) recovers a loose ball and is stopped by Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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    Rick Osentoski - AP
    Detroit Lions tight end Will Heller (89), defended by Chicago Bears strong safety Major Wright (21), falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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    Rick Osentoski - AP
    Detroit Lions wide receiver Kassim Osgood (10) closes in on Chicago Bears' Devin Hester (23) during a kick off return during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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    Rick Osentoski - AP
    Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) gains 18-yards on a pass reception under pressure from Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman (33) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)
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    Gene J. Puskar - AP
    Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) and wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (88) celebrate after Brown made a touchdown catch in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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