NFL: Week 8

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NFL: Week 8

The best shots from around the league during Week 8 of the 2013 NFL regular season.

Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) catches a 54-yard reception against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr (39) and defensive back Jeff Heath (38) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit. Johnson had 329 receiving yards, the second the most in one game in NFL history. The Detroit Lions beat the Dallas Cowboys 31-30 in a classic. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) catches a touchdown pass over Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (30) in the second quarter at Ford Field in Detroit. The Detroit Lions beat the Dallas Cowboys 31-30 in a classic. (Rodger Mallison/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT)

A Lions fan holds a sign for Dallas Cowboys WR Dez Bryant at Ford Field in Detroit. Prior to the game, Bryant said he is equally as good as Detroit's Calvin Johnson. The Detroit Lions beat the Dallas Cowboys 31-30 in a classic. (Louis DeLuca/Dallas Morning News/MCT)

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws over Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison (96) during the third quarter at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 44-31. (Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports)

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) talks with Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) following the game at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. The Green Bay Packers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 44-31. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (R) scores a first quarter touchdown as Jacksonville Jaguars free safety Josh Evans (L) defends during their NFL football game at Wembley Stadium in London. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 42-10. (REUTERS/Toby Melville)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Chad Henne (7) tries to tackle San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Dan Skuta (51) as he scores on a 47-yard touchdown run after recovering a fumble by Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis during the second half of an NFL football game at Wembley Stadium, London. The San Francisco 49ers beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 42-10. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

New Orleans Saints cornerback Patrick Robinson (21) knocks the ball away from Buffalo Bills tight end Scott Chandler (84) during the first half at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The New Orleans Saints defeated the Buffalo Bills 35-17. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports

New Orleans Saints cornerback Keenan Lewis (28) tackles Buffalo Bills wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (88) during the second half of a game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The New Orleans Saints defeated the Buffalo Bills 35-17. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

New York Giants' Victor Cruz stiff-arms Philadelphia Eagles' Bradley Fletcher during the second quarter in Philadelphia. The New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Eagles 15-7. (Yong Kim/Philadelphia Daily News/MCT)

New York Giants' Will Hill intercepts a pass in front of Philadelphia Eagles' DeSean Jackson, left, late in the 4th quarter in Philadelphia. The New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Eagles 15-7. (David Maialetti/Philadelphia Daily News/MCT)

Oakland Raiders cornerback Mike Jenkins (21) intercepts the pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (88) during the fourth quarter at O.co Coliseum. The Oakland Raiders defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 21-18. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) attempts to escape from the grasp of Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Kevin Burnett (94) during the fourth quarter at O.co Coliseum. The Oakland Raiders defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 21-18. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith points to the Cleveland Browns defense during an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cleveland Browns 23-17 and remain the NFL's only undefeated team. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dexter McCluster (22) is tackled by Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) during an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Cleveland Browns 23-17 and remain the NFL's only undefeated team. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady calls signals at the line in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Foxborough, Mass. The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 27-17.(AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots defensive back Logan Ryan, left, strips the ball from Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) in the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 27-17. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton calls a play during an NFL football game against the New York Jets in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bengals beat the New York Jets 49-9. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith looks to throw during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. The Cincinnati Bengals beat the New York Jets 49-9. (AP Photo/David Kohl)

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III (10) throws the ball away as he's hit by Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller (58) during the second half at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos beat the Washington Redskins 45-21. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) intercepts a pass intended for Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) in the fourth quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Denver Broncos beat the Washington Redskins 45-21. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) rushes for yardage past Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Daniel Te'o-Nesheim (50) and outside linebacker Lavonte David (54) during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla., on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013. The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-13. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Williams (19) loses the ball as he is hit by Carolina Panthers free safety Mike Mitchell, right, during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla, on Thursday, Oct. 24. The Carolina Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-13. Mitchell says he�s being �targeted� by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for no reason. Mitchell said he�s been fined five times already this year by the league, the latest coming for taunting Sam Bradford after shoving Rams quarterback out of bounds and injuring his knee in a game on Oct. 20 in Charlotte. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson (81) catches a 54-yard reception against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr (39) and defensive back Jeff Heath (38) in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit. Johnson had 329 receiving yards, the second the most in one game in NFL history. The Detroit Lions beat the Dallas Cowboys 31-30 in a classic. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski)

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