The best photos from around the NFL: Week 15

San Francisco 49ers v Tampa Bay Buccaneers


IT’S THE END TIMES Defensive end Adrian Clayborn of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs onto the field carrying the American flag before their game against the San Francisco 49ers  in Tampa. Al Messerschmidt/Getty


New York Jets v Carolina Panthers


GANG (TACKLE) GREEN David Harris and Jaiquawn Jarrett of the New York Jets stop Mike Tolbert of the Carolina Panthers short of the goal line during a game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Grant Halverson/Getty


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LIT FROM ON HIGH Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy runs with the ball as Dallas Cowboys defensive back Sterling Moore tries to tackle him.                 Tom Hauck/AP


Green Bay Packers v Dallas Cowboys


THE BEST TEAM IN DALLAS THESE DAYS Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders perform prior to a game against the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Tom Pennington/Getty


Buffalo Bills v Jacksonville Jaguars


SO MANY BILLS TO PLAY Jordan Todman of the Jacksonville Jaguars is tackled by Jairus Byrd, Nickell Robey and Kiko Alonso of the Buffalo Bills during a game at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. Sam Greenwood/Getty


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ON THE EVE OF DEZ-STRUCTION Green Bay Packers strong safety Morgan Burnett jumps to break up a pass intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant.  Tom Hauck/AP


New Orleans Saints v St. Louis Rams


SYNCHRONIZED PASS DROPPING Janoris Jenkins of the St. Louis Rams breaks up a touchdown pass intended for Marques Colston of the New Orleans Saints at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis, Missouri. Dilip Vishwanat/Getty