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Best NFL Photos 2012: Week 3

Week 3 has been jam-packed with big plays and thrilling finishes. See all of the exciting action, captured here in our photo team's collection of the top 10 photos.

The Jaguars huddle before the start of their game against the Colts in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
1 / 10
10. Get your suncreen ready

The Jaguars huddle before the start of their game against the Colts in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Darron Cummings
Lions WR Titus Young scores a touchdown on a Hail Mary against the Titans. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
2 / 10
9. Hail Mary

Lions WR Titus Young scores a touchdown on a Hail Mary against the Titans. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)

Joe Howell
Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles carries as Saints LB Jonathan Casillas pursues. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
3 / 10
8. Talk to the hand

Chiefs RB Jamaal Charles carries as Saints LB Jonathan Casillas pursues. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Gerald Herbert
Bengals DE Carlos Dunlap sacks Redskins QB Robert Griffin III and forces a fumble. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
4 / 10
7. Rookie mistake

Bengals DE Carlos Dunlap sacks Redskins QB Robert Griffin III and forces a fumble. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Nick Wass
Buccaneers and Cowboys players jump for a hail mary pass. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)
5 / 10
6. Jump around

Buccaneers and Cowboys players jump for a hail mary pass. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp)

Tim Sharp
Redskins TE Niles Paul gets to a insides kick against the Bengals. (Dale Zanine/US Presswire)
6 / 10
5. Get lifted

Redskins TE Niles Paul gets to a insides kick against the Bengals. (Dale Zanine/US Presswire)

Dale Zanine-US PRESSWIRE
Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray dives for a touchdown against the Buccaneers during the first half. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
7 / 10
4. Swan dive

Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray dives for a touchdown against the Buccaneers during the first half. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Tony Gutierrez
Jaguars WR Cecil Shorts III dives into the end zone to score the winning touchdown on a 80 yard catch against Colts cornerback Cassius Vaughn. (Brian Spurlock/US Presswire)
8 / 10
3. A leg up

Jaguars WR Cecil Shorts III dives into the end zone to score the winning touchdown on a 80 yard catch against Colts cornerback Cassius Vaughn. (Brian Spurlock/US Presswire)

Brian Spurlock-US PRESSWIRE
Falcons WR Julio Jones hauls in a touchdown pass over Chargers cornerback Quentin Jammer. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
9 / 10
2. Twinkle toes

Falcons WR Julio Jones hauls in a touchdown pass over Chargers cornerback Quentin Jammer. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Gregory Bull
Titans wide receiver Nate Washington makes a catch as he is defended by Lions cornerback Jacob Lacey. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)
10 / 10
1. Gimme that, bro

Titans wide receiver Nate Washington makes a catch as he is defended by Lions cornerback Jacob Lacey. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)

Joe Howell
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