NFL Week 16: Top 10 moments

Jerome Simpson’s flip into the end zone takes the top spot in our weekly look at the best of the NFL. For full effect, view this gallery in full-screen mode.

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1. Simpson goes above and beyond: Bengals wide receiver Jerome Simpson flips over Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington for a touchdown in the Bengals’ win.

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<a data-xslt='_http' href='http://stats.washingtonpost.com/fb/recap.asp?g=20111224029&home=29&vis=27&final=true'>2. Newton sets rookie record: </a>Panthers quarterback Cam Newton breaks Peyton Manning’s record for passing yards. Newton, who now has 3,893 yards to surpass Manning’s 3,739, completed 12 of 17 passes for 171 yards and three touchdowns in a rout of the Buccaneers.

2. Newton sets rookie record: Panthers quarterback Cam Newton breaks Peyton Manning’s record for passing yards. Newton, who now has 3,893 yards to surpass Manning’s 3,739, completed 12 of 17 passes for 171 yards and three touchdowns in a rout of the Buccaneers.

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<a data-xslt='_http' href='http://stats.washingtonpost.com/fb/recap.asp?g=20111224008&home=8&vis=24&final=true'>3. Lions end wait for playoffs: </a>Detroit defensive end Cliff Avril celebrates scoring a touchdown after an interception. The Lions are in the playoffs for the first time since 1999 after beating the Chargers.

3. Lions end wait for playoffs: Detroit defensive end Cliff Avril celebrates scoring a touchdown after an interception. The Lions are in the playoffs for the first time since 1999 after beating the Chargers.

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<a data-xslt='_http' href='http://stats.washingtonpost.com/fb/recap.asp?g=20111222011&home=11&vis=34&final=true'>4. Wayne’s game-winning catch:</a> Colts wideout Reggie Wayne leaps over Houston’s Kareem Jackson with 19 seconds left as Indianapolis wins its second straight.

4. Wayne’s game-winning catch: Colts wideout Reggie Wayne leaps over Houston’s Kareem Jackson with 19 seconds left as Indianapolis wins its second straight.

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<a data-xslt='_http' href='http://stats.washingtonpost.com/fb/recap.asp?g=20111224017&home=17&vis=15&final=true'>5. Patriots score on five straight possessions:</a> New England tight end Rob Gronkowski absorbs a hit from Yeremiah Bell of the Dolphins. After a scoreless first half the Patriots won their seventh straight as the team’s offense awoke in the second half.

5. Patriots score on five straight possessions: New England tight end Rob Gronkowski absorbs a hit from Yeremiah Bell of the Dolphins. After a scoreless first half the Patriots won their seventh straight as the team’s offense awoke in the second half.

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<a data-xslt='_http' href='http://stats.washingtonpost.com/fb/recap.asp?g=20111224002&home=2&vis=7&final=true'>6. Bills rout Tebow:</a> Buffalo’s C.J. Spiller celebrates his four-yard touchdown run with fans as the Bills intercept Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow four times in a 40-14 win.

6. Bills rout Tebow: Buffalo’s C.J. Spiller celebrates his four-yard touchdown run with fans as the Bills intercept Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow four times in a 40-14 win.

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<a data-xslt='_http' href='http://stats.washingtonpost.com/fb/recap.asp?g=20111224026&home=26&vis=25&final=true'>7. Akers sets field goal record:</a> San Francisco place kicker David Akers, right, kicks a 39-yard field goal late in the second half against the Seahawks. Akers made four field goals to give him 42 this season, the most in league history.

7. Akers sets field goal record: San Francisco place kicker David Akers, right, kicks a 39-yard field goal late in the second half against the Seahawks. Akers made four field goals to give him 42 this season, the most in league history.

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<a data-xslt='_http' href='http://stats.washingtonpost.com/fb/recap.asp?g=20111224033&home=33&vis=5&final=true'>8. Ravens go 8-0 at home:</a> Baltimore cornerback Lardarius Webb intercepts a pass as Coach John Harbaugh offers instructions from the sideline. The Ravens were perfect at home during the regular season for the first time.

8. Ravens go 8-0 at home: Baltimore cornerback Lardarius Webb intercepts a pass as Coach John Harbaugh offers instructions from the sideline. The Ravens were perfect at home during the regular season for the first time.

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<a data-xslt='_http' href='http://stats.washingtonpost.com/fb/recap.asp?g=20111224006&home=6&vis=21&final=true'>9. Eagles roll the Cowboys:</a> Philadelphia wide receiver Jason Avant fumbles inches before touching the pylon for a touchdown, but the Eagles still manage to win their third straight.

9. Eagles roll the Cowboys: Philadelphia wide receiver Jason Avant fumbles inches before touching the pylon for a touchdown, but the Eagles still manage to win their third straight.

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<a data-xslt='_http' href='http://stats.washingtonpost.com/fb/recap.asp?g=20111224012&home=12&vis=13&final=true'>10. Raiders beat Chiefs in overtime:</a> Oakland wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey catches a 53-yard pass in overtime to set up the game-winning field goal.

10. Raiders beat Chiefs in overtime: Oakland wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey catches a 53-yard pass in overtime to set up the game-winning field goal.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Reenactors dressed as knights stage a medieval jousting competition at Eltham Palace on June 16, 2013 in Eltham, England. The 'Grand Medieval Joust' event at Eltham Palace, an English Heritage property which was the childhood home of King Henry VIII, aims to give a great insight into life at the palace during the medieval period. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)

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In this June 8, 2013 photo, youth compete in the Sao Carlos slum local soccer tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The pitch is just dirt and the incandescent lights aren't so bright. But when the boys' feet strike the football in the Sao Carlos slum as night falls every Saturday, big league dreams glow, inflated by the hope of escaping the shantytown with sporting skills. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

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