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PHOTOS: 10 incredible images from Week 17 in the NFL

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Jim Harbaugh said goodbye, Aaron Rodgers took a scary trip, Antonio Brown played navigator and Cole Beasley nearly got his head ripped off in another action-packed week in the NFL.

Here are the images that defined the week:

About face

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley took a nasty tackle by the facemask, courtesy of Washington Redskins cornerback E.J. Biggers.

Luckily Beasley's face remained in tact.

Bear-hug

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill took a tough blow from New York Jets linebacker David Harris on a sack during Sunday's game. 

Tannehill doesn't look too pleased that Harris wasn't so gentle on the embrace.

Well, that's awkward

Speaking of awkward embraces, former San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh and team CEO Jed York shared a not-so-warm hug before Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Harbaugh's face said it all.

Take a quick ride

It was a scary moment when Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers left Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions with a calf injury. 

Rodgers rode shotgun on the training cart looking rather somber, but he did return and willed his team to the victory.

Total concentration

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith showed off a good display of hand eye coordination to make this picture perfect catch against the Cleveland Browns.

Upside-down crunch

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Andrew Jackson may have done more damage to himself on this sack of Tennessee Titans quarterback Charlie Whitehurst.

Gut check

New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola took a tough blow to the midsection and went airborne from Buffalo Bills linebacker Ty Powell.

The director

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown acted as a navigation system for his blockers on route to a 71-yard punt return touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Roaring again

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril could not contain his excitement during the team's win over the St. Louis Rams, granting them the NFC West title and home-field advantage in the playoffs.

Playoff position

Carolina Panthers safety Tre Boston scored an 84-yard interception touchdown to seal the win over the Atlanta Falcons. The victory put the team in the playoffs, as the NFC South champions.

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