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Best NFL Photos 2012: Week 1

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The 2012 NFL season -- the 93rd in league history -- kicked off in style with a number of memorable performances and unpredictable results. Take a gander of at some of the best images from Week 1.

10. Welcome back, bro

The San Francisco 49ers' Randy Moss is congratulated by quarterback Alex Smith after Moss caught a touchdown pass. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

9. Dreadly accurate

Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson yells as he introduced before a game against the Philadelphia Eagles. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

8. Big Easy block party

New Orleans Saints defensive end Martez Wilson blocks a punt by Washington Redskins punter Sav Rocca. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

7. This is a do-or-dye situation

Shayla Bowler and Heather Bowler spray paint the hair of David Bowler from Montrose, Colo., before the start of a game between the Denver Broncos and the Pittsburgh Steelers. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

6. TD Johnson ... and fantasy players rejoice

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson catches a pass for a touchdown as Miami Dolphins cornerback Sean Smith defends. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

5. What say you?

Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan in his team's game against the New Orleans Saints. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

4. Spread your wings and fly

Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall reacts after sacking New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)

3. Hair-raising situation

Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore tackles New York Jets wide receiver Stephen Hill. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

2. My favorite Martin

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin catches a pass as Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly defends. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

1. Can't drive 55

The San Francisco 49ers' Ahmad Brooks leaps up to sack Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

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