J.J. Watt showed a familiar face, Marshawn Lynch covered his and the New York teams showed their support to the NYPD in another action-packed week in the NFL.
Here are the images that defined the week:
Yup, I'm back
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton showed his excitement in his first game back, against the Cleveland Browns, following a Dec. 10 car accident which left two fractures in his back.
Taking a tumble
Miami Dolphins punter Brandon Fields narrowly avoided a tumbling Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Tom Johnson's block attempt while nailing a punt.
Gridlocked
Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray found himself in a pile of players while carrying the ball... It almost looks like they're holding a conversation.
Showing his support
New York Jets center Nick Mangold wore an NYPD hat to show his support to the two officers who were killed in Brooklyn on Saturday.
In solidarity
Tom Coughlin wearing a black strip on left shoulder and peace sign under NY in honor of #NYPD officers Liu and Ramos pic.twitter.com/yr6tshDCTr
— New York Giants (@Giants) December 21, 2014
New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin did his part to show his support to the NYPD and called for peace with his pin worn during the game against the St. Louis Rams.
Scream and shout
Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel expressed his pain and anguish on the sideline after leaving the game against the Carolina Panthers due to injury.
Bloodsport
Blood can't stop J.J. Watt, either.
http://t.co/CWhrO28zx5 pic.twitter.com/mnuZ1dHT48
— Drew Dougherty (@DoughertyDrew) December 21, 2014
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt found himself wearing his usual bloodied nose against the Baltimore Ravens.
Quite the look
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch found a matching fitted cap and elevation training mask combination before the game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Hey, don't hit me so hard!
Chicago Bears quarterback Jimmy Clausen got in the face of Detroit Lions defensive end Ezekiel Ansah after his helmet was taken off on a hit... He doesn't look too pleased.
Mayhem
The St. Louis Rams and New York Giants played a chippy contest, which featured a sideline brawl. It resulted in three players getting ejected and a number of bruised egos.
