Analysis

Top 10 plays of the first half

Published: Nov 05, 2012 at 05:51 PM

There have been many memorable plays during the first half of the 2012 season, but here the 10 best as chosen by NFL.com editors. Have your say by voting in the poll at the bottom of the right side column.

RG3 off to the races

Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III shows his dazzling speed as he turns the corner and for a huge 76-yard TD against the Vikings.

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Douglas' heads-up catch

Atlanta Falcons WR Harry Douglas makes a circus catch against the Raiders despite the ball bouncing off a defender's helmet.

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Rudolph reels in one-handed TD

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph's second touchdown catch in a victory against the 49ers was a spectacular one-handed grab.

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Hawkins busts it open

Cincinnati Bengals WR Andrew Hawkins makes a few Browns defenders miss along the sideline and the open field on his way into the end zone.

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Tip, tip, hooray

Houston Texans tight end Garrett Graham leaps up and tips a pass to himself as he hauls in a circus catch in a big win over the Ravens.

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Bush busts off ridiculous run

Miami Dolphins RB Reggie Bush shows off his moves to elude defenders on his way to an 18-yard TD scamper against the Colts.

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Punt, pass and kick

Tampa Bay Buccaneers punter Mike Koenen gets his punt blocked by the Chiefs, but it's what he did next that makes this play one not to miss.

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Twist and a touchdown

Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck finds Vick Ballard, who leaps and touches the pylon with his helmet for a TD to beat the Titans in overtime.

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Teach me how to Dougie

Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman throws a short pass to Doug Martin, who breaks a couple tackles for a spectacular 64-yard score.

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Tate takes it away from Pack

Golden Tate fights M.D. Jennings for possession, and the referees award Tate the touchdown -- and the Seattle Seahawks a stunning win.

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