T.Y. Hilton was in the right place at the right time on this Carson Wentz deep ball. As two Raiders defenders and a Colts receiver converged on the ball, a collision forced the ball to pop up into the air. There was Hilton, standing behind the play and in the perfect spot to pull it in for the touchdown. The 45-yard score was Hilton's lone reception of the day in a 23-20 loss to Las Vegas on Jan. 2, 2022.

T.J. Watt pulled within one sack of tying the single-season NFL sack record after posting four QB takedowns against Cleveland, giving him 21.5 on the year. As always, he was a force off the edge, consistently bringing pressure and disrupting what the Browns hoped to do offensively. He had five total tackles in the game, a 26-14 Pittsburgh win on Jan. 3, 2022.

In what was likely his final touchdown in the last home game of his career in Pittsburgh, Ben Roethlisberger moved the linebacker with a fake to the running back before slinging this pass to Diontae Johnson on the slant for the score. Roethlisberger was 24-of-46 for 123 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the Steelers' 26-14 win over Cleveland on Jan. 3, 2022.

One. Two. Three. DK Metcalf was Seattle's go-to target in the red zone against Detroit, with the wideout putting three scores on the board. First, a nice over-the-shoulder grab. Then, he won a jump ball on the far sideline. Lastly, he snuck two feet inside the end line for six more. Metcalf caught six passes for 63 yards on the day in the Seahawks' 51-29 win over the Lions on Jan. 2, 2022.

Who could have predicted that one of the most spectacular catches of the season would come on a fake punt? On the play, the ball was snapped directly to Chris Banjo, who drifted to the right and heaved it up to Jonathan Ward down the field. With the defense draped all over him, Ward controlled the ball by pinning it against the defender's helmet and somehow maintained control, even as he tumbled to the ground. The 23-yard gain came on Banjo's lone pass and Ward's lone reception on the day. The fourth-down play earned Arizona a first down and they would later score a touchdown to cap a 15-play, 91-yard drive that lasted 8:25. The Cardinals would go on to beat Dallas, 25-22, on Jan. 2, 2022.

Ja'Marr Chase was simply dominant against Kansas City. His 11 catches went for 266 yards and three touchdowns, helping him break the league's single-season rookie record for receiving yardage in a season, previously held by former college teammate Justin Jefferson. His touchdown receptions against Kansas City went 72 yards, 18 yards, and 69 yards, which powered the Bengals to a 34-31 victory over Kansas City and the official title of AFC North champions on Jan. 2, 2022.

Amon-Ra St. Brown lined up as a running back next to the quarterback in the shotgun on this play, then took the delayed handoff up the middle. He bounced off one defender, then spun up the field and, with nothing but green grass in front of him, took it in for the score. He carried the ball twice for 23 yards and a touchdown and caught eight passes for 111 yards and another touchdown on the day in Detroit's 51-29 loss to Seattle on Jan. 2, 2022.

Najee Harris was the engine for Pittsburgh's offense against Cleveland, carrying the ball 28 times for 188 yards and catching three passes for 18 yards. Whether it was an imposing stiff arm earlier in the game or this game-sealing run to the end zone late in the fourth, Harris delivered for the Steelers. Thanks in large part to his efforts, Pittsburgh would get the win, 26-14, on Jan. 3, 2022.

Trey Lance rolled to his right off the play action before looking back left and eyeing Deebo Samuel deep down the field. Samuel pulled it in around the 10-yard line before slipping past a defender and taking it in for the 45-yard score. Lance finished 16-of-23 on the day for 249 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in the 49ers' 23-7 win over Houston on Jan. 2, 2022.

It was all about Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles passing game as the Rams trailed by five points with 4:30 on the clock and 75 yards standing between them and the lead. First, Tyler Higbee. Then, Cooper Kupp. Then, Ben Skowronek. Two runs got Los Angeles inside the Baltimore 10-yard line and a third for a loss pushed them back out. That's when the Rams went back to the pass, with two straight Stafford-to-Odell Beckham Jr. connections that put six points on the board and gave Los Angeles the lead. The score would prove to be the one that decided the game as the Rams held on to win, 20-19, on Jan. 2, 2022.

Tom Brady. Tampa Bay. Just over two minutes to play. End zone 93 yards away. Not a problem. Starting with a series of short passes to keep the ball moving, Brady and the Bucs never looked rushed as they chipped away at the yardage in front of them. With about a minute to go, Brady found Tyler Johnson for 27 yards to move Tampa into New York territory. A 10-yard completion to Cyril Grayson set the table for a 33-yard completion to Grayson down the far sideline for what would be the game-winning score. In all, it took nine plays over the course of 1:57 to help the Buccaneers notch a 28-24 victory over the Jets on Jan. 2, 2022.

Kyle Pitts pulled in this Matt Ryan pass for the first down, but he was far from done. A stiff arm helped him into Buffalo territory, then he turned on the jets down the sideline and cut it back to get Atlanta into the red zone with a fresh set of downs. Pitts caught two passes for 69 yards in the game in a 29-15 loss to Buffalo on Jan. 2, 2022.

Chicago's defense dominated against New York. The Bears allowed just 151 total yards on the day, including -10 passing yards (yes, negative passing yardage), while sacking the quarterback four times and forcing four turnovers. That strong defensive outing helped Chicago to a 29-3 win over the Giants on Jan. 2, 2022.

Third down. Checkdown. First down. Austin Ekeler took this pass from Justin Herbert, eluded a tackle and was off down the near sideline for a 40-yard gain into Broncos territory. Ekeler caught three passes for 54 yards and carried the ball 17 times for 58 yards in the Chargers' 34-13 win over Denver on Jan. 2, 2022.

Mike Williams got behind the defense on this go route, then made a diving grab to reel in the pass from Justin Herbert for a 45-yard touchdown. The score broke the Chargers' single-season passing touchdown record, which now belongs to Herbert, while it was the biggest catch of Williams' three-reception, 63-yard performance against Denver. Los Angeles would go on to win, 34-13, on Jan. 2, 2022.

Tyler Higbee found room to operate within the Baltimore defense and it was his twisting, leaping adjustment that made this grab so special. He reeled it in for a 19-yard Los Angeles gain to get the Rams into Baltimore territory. Higbee caught six passes for 69 yards in a 20-19 Rams win over the Ravens on Jan. 2, 2022.

Multi-dimensional as always, Alvin Kamara showed the many ways he can dice up a defense against Carolina. Play action. Screen game. Just plain ol' running the football. He finished with 100 total yards in the game (32 on the ground and 68 through the air) in New Orleans' 18-10 win over Carolina on Jan. 2, 2022.

Michael Carter took the pitch to the right on this second-down run and emerged from a cloud of Tampa Bay defenders to pick up the first down, but he was far from down. Bursting up the far sideline, Carter picked up 55 yards before being tripped up, but not before setting New York up inside the red zone. The Jets would score four plays later to take an early lead. They would ultimately fall, though, 28-24, to the Buccaneers on Jan. 2, 2022. Carter finished with three carries for 54 yards in the loss.

Under two minutes to go. Score tied. Ball at their own 25-yard line. The Raiders leaned on the passing game to get into Indianapolis territory. Then, what appeared to be a go-ahead Hunter Renfrow touchdown was wiped off the board after review showed he was down by contact after making a leaping grab. That placed the Raiders at the Indianapolis 24-yard line with time to burn. They ran the ball three times to give Daniel Carlson a field goal try for the win with 0:02 to go and he nailed it from 33 yards out to give Las Vegas a 23-20 win on Jan. 2, 2022.

Andre Roberts decided to take this kick out of the end zone from one yard deep. It was a good call. Bringing it to the near sideline and finding a seam before cutting it back across the field, Roberts was virtually untouched on his way to six points. The score added to Los Angeles' fourth-quarter lead and the Chargers would go on to win, 34-13, over Denver on Jan. 2, 2022.

It was a simple screen to the left side for Kendrick Bourne, who ended up making it into much more. With blockers in front of him, he darted up the field and turned on the jets into Jacksonville territory for a gain of 46 yards. Bourne caught five passes for 76 yards on the day in New England's 50-10 victory over the Jaguars on Jan. 2, 2022.

Rashaad Penny ran all over Detroit in a 51-29 Seattle win on Jan. 2, 2022. He carried the ball 25 times for 170 yards and two touchdowns and caught two more balls for 15 yards, helping to power the Seahawks' offense in a big victory.

Throwing it short? Chuck Clark is there. Throwing it long? Chuck Clark is there, too. The safety showed off his versatility against the Rams, picking off two Matthew Stafford passes, including returning one for a touchdown. Clark tallied seven total tackles on the day, though Baltimore fell to the Rams, 20-19, on Jan. 2, 2022.

D.J. Reed made plays against Detroit. First, he deflected a ball into the air and came down with the interception and giving the ball back to the Seattle offense deep in Lions territory. Then, he snagged another out of the air to notch his second pick of the day and again set the Seahawks up on Detroit's side of the field. He added eight total tackles in a 51-29 Seattle win over the Lions on Jan. 2, 2022.

This pass looked destined to fall incomplete, but a fortuitous kick up into the air kept the play alive and David Long Jr. dove in to snag the interception. Long Jr. registered four total tackles to go along with this pick in a 34-3 Tennessee win over Miami on Jan. 2, 2022.

The Broncos tried some trickery on 4th and Goal. Joey Bosa had it figured out. Reversing field when he saw the ball being thrown back to the near sideline, Bosa sprinted to the goal line and laid a hit on Drew Lock before he could cross the goal line and forced the turnover on downs. Bosa had six total tackles on the day in a 34-13 Chargers victory over the Broncos on Jan. 2, 2022.

How's this for situational awareness? Center Garrett Bradbury snapped the ball on this play, pass blocked for his quarterback, then jumped into action as he saw this pass pop up in the air off of the intended receiver. He snatched it before it hit the ground and rumbled forward for a gain of 21 yards and a first down, through a defense that for a moment looked stunned that he had made the reception. It was Bradbury's lone catch of the day in Minnesota's 37-10 loss to Green Bay on Jan. 2, 2022.

Blitzing from the linebacker position, Dont'a Hightower showed his patience, waited for the play to develop, and burst through the line unblocked to take the quarterback down for the sack. Hightower had two tackles on the day in a 50-10 New England win over Jacksonville on Jan. 2, 2022.

Carolina couldn't escape Cameron Jordan. Trying to get to the edge? He's there. Stepping up in the pocket? He's there. Trying to escape? He's there. He was dominant against the Panthers, registering eight total tackles and 3.5 sacks in the Saints' 18-10 win on Jan. 2, 2022.

Courtland Sutton's adjustment while the ball was in the air made all the difference on this 44-yard gain. Seeing that he needed to come back to the football, Sutton cut in front of his defender and made the grab before being pulled down in Los Angeles territory. Sutton caught three passes for 60 yards in the game, a 34-13 loss to the Chargers on Jan. 2, 2022.

A rusher was closing in quickly as Trevor Lawrence let this deep ball fly into double coverage down the field. Despite little available daylight, Laquon Treadwell made the grab for a gain of 40 yards into the red zone. Lawrence finished 17-of-27 on the day for 193 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions in Jacksonville's 50-10 loss to New England on Jan. 2, 2022.

Mecole Hardman's speed was the difference on this play. He breezed past his defender into open space along the far sideline and quarterback Patrick Mahomes II found him for this gain of 53 yards into the red zone. This was Hardman's lone catch of the day in a 34-31 Kansas City loss to Cincinnati on Jan. 2, 2022.

Travis Kelce came across the field on this drag route after coming off a block and quarterback Patrick Mahomes II found him for the short touchdown to put Kansas City up by two scores late in the first quarter. Kelce caught five passes for 25 yards on the day, though the Chiefs would ultimately fall to the Bengals, 34-31, on Jan. 2, 2022.

Von Miller's speed off the edge was the difference here, dipping past a would-be blocker and taking down the quarterback for a sack with just 0:17 to play. With no timeouts remaining, Baltimore would have to spike the ball to stop the clock and would have time for only one final lateral play and it wasn't enough. Miller's game-sealing sack was one of two quarterback takedowns and five total tackles for him in the game in a 20-19 Los Angeles victory on Jan. 2, 2022.

On third down, Antoine Wesley was able to get separation from the defender at the line before leaping and twisting at the goal line to high-point this pass from Kyler Murray and bring it in for the score. On the day, Wesley caught four passes for 30 yards and two touchdowns in a 25-22 Arizona win over Dallas on Jan. 2, 2022.

With Buffalo looking to extend its lead before halftime, Duron Harmon put a stop to things. The pass from quarterback Josh Allen was deflected and intercepted by Harmon in the end zone to give the ball back to the Atlanta offense. Harmon had five total tackles in the Falcons' 29-15 loss to Buffalo on Jan. 2, 2022.

Avery Williams' hit was perfectly timed, making contact right after punt returner Marquez Stevenson pulled it to his body. That sent the ball bouncing back toward the goal line, where Jake Kumerow fell on it for the Bills. That, though, meant a safety for the Falcons and Atlanta's first two points of the game. The Falcons would ultimately fall to Buffalo, 29-15, on Jan. 2, 2022.

Los Angeles was in the red zone and threatening to take the lead in the third quarter when Tyus Bowser came bursting through the line. As quarterback Matthew Stafford dipped to try to avoid the sack, Bowser stripped the ball from his left hand and forced a fumble, which would be recovered by Baltimore and halt the Los Angeles drive. Bowser had two total tackles on the day in the Ravens' 20-19 loss to the Rams on Jan. 2, 2022.

Devonta Freeman first bounced it to the outside, then cut it up the field when he saw a hole develop and took advantage. He got to the second level of the Los Angeles defense and turned on the jets, picking up the first down and moving Baltimore into Rams territory on this 32-yard gain. On the day, Freeman carried the ball 14 times for 76 yards in a 20-19 Baltimore loss to Los Angeles on Jan. 2, 2022.

Derrick Brown had a free run at the quarterback after cutting back to the inside on this rush, wrapping up Taysom Hill for the third-down sack. The Saints would be forced to punt. Brown had three total tackles, including two for a loss, in Carolina's 18-10 loss to New Orleans on Jan. 2, 2022.

The Bears rolled the dice and went for it on fourth down. Darnell Mooney made sure it paid off. Leaping high to grab this Andy Dalton pass, Mooney got two feet down for the score before falling out of bounds, extending the Chicago lead in the first quarter. Mooney caught seven passes for 69 yards and this score in the Bears' 29-3 win over the Giants on Jan. 2, 2022.

The play action from Baker Mayfield freed up Harrison Bryant in the end zone, where Mayfield found him on this fourth-quarter touchdown. Mayfield was 16-of-38 for 185 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in Cleveland's 26-14 loss to Pittsburgh on Jan. 3, 2022.

David Njoku was matched up on a defensive back on this fade route, using his size to get position and bring the pass in for the score. Not only did he go up and get it, but he also did an impressive job of securing the ball as he went to the ground to complete the catch. Njoku caught four passes for 28 yards on the night in a 26-14 loss to Pittsburgh on Jan. 3, 2022.

Brandon McManus lined up for a 61-yard field goal with 0:02 to play before the half, looking to put the first Denver points on the board against Los Angeles. McManus made sure his team headed to the locker room with three points in their pocket, knocking through this long kick as time expired. He made both of his field goal attempts on the day, as well as his lone extra point attempt, in a 34-13 loss to the Chargers on Jan. 2, 2022.

Even three defenders couldn't stop AJ Dillon in his pursuit of the end zone here. Taking the handoff out of the shotgun, Dillon sliced through a hole and took on not one, not two, but three Vikings and stayed on his feet to push across the goal line for the score. Dillon carried the ball 14 times for 63 yards and two touchdowns in Green Bay's 37-10 win over Minnesota on Jan. 2, 2022.

Dare Ogunbowale's block gave his quarterback a fraction of a second longer to throw the football, then his leak out into the flat made him the target on this screen pass from Trevor Lawrence. Ogunbowale reeled it in and maneuvered past two defenders behind the line of scrimmage, then burst through into the red zone and in for the score. He carried the ball nine times for 36 yards and caught two passes for 32 yards, including this touchdown, in Jacksonville's 50-10 loss to New England on Jan. 2, 2022.

The defender arrived just as the ball did and somehow Marvin Jones Jr. was still able to pull in this grab for a gain of 22 yards. It was one of two catches for him on the day for 46 yards in a 50-10 loss to New England on Jan. 2, 2022.

Chris Jones made quick work of a would-be blocker on this play, dipping to the outside and locking in on Joe Burrow. As the quarterback tried to scramble away, Jones stayed with him and wrapped him up for the sack and a 10-yard loss. Jones had four total tackles, including two sacks, in Kansas City's 34-31 loss to Cincinnati on Jan. 2, 2022.

Demarcus Robinson stepped to the outside, then broke back inside on this deep route to create space for quarterback Patrick Mahomes II to find him on this 29-yard touchdown pass to give Kansas City its first points of the game. On the day, Robinson caught two passes for 33 yards in a 34-31 Chiefs loss to Cincinnati on Jan. 2, 2022.

Some patented Keenan Allen footwork was on display here, as he faked to the far sideline and broke back inside to create a window for Justin Herbert. The quarterback fired a pass, Allen pulled it in, and the Chargers put six more points on the board before halftime. Allen caught four passes for 44 yards and this score in Los Angeles' 34-13 victory over Denver on Jan. 2, 2022.

A'Shawn Robinson pushed his way through the line on this sack, freeing himself and bringing down quarterback Tyler Huntley for a loss of 11 yards. After the early setback because of the sack, Baltimore would go three and out on the drive. Robinson had six total tackles on the day in a 20-19 Rams win over the Ravens on Jan. 2, 2022.

On 4th and 2 and trailing by four points from just outside the 10-yard line, the Raiders needed Derek Carr to make a play. He did. Rolling to his right to escape pressure, Carr threaded the needle to find wide receiver Hunter Renfrow for the score. Carr finished 24-of-31 on the day for 255 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in Las Vegas' 23-20 win over Indianapolis on Jan. 2, 2022.

Zay Jones broke toward the near sideline on this deep route and found space in the Indianapolis defense, pulling in this nicely floated pass from Derek Carr to move the Raiders into Colts territory for a gain of 42 yards. Las Vegas would score four plays later to take the lead and would go on to win, 23-20, on Jan. 2, 2022. Jones finished with eight receptions for 120 yards in the victory.

This pass ended up wide of the intended receiver and J.C. Jackson was there to pick it off for New England. The pick tied him for the most interceptions through four seasons by any player in NFL history. He added four tackles on the day in a 50-10 Patriots win over Jacksonville on Jan. 2, 2022.

Jakobi Meyers created separation as he broke toward the back corner of the end zone and quarterback Mac Jones put it in the perfect spot. As the defender closed the gap and pulled him down, Meyers maintained possession and completed the catch to extend New England's first-half lead. Meyers caught eight passes for 73 yards and this touchdown on the day in a 50-10 New England victory over the Jaguars on Jan. 2, 2022.

P.J. Williams deftly sidestepped a would-be blocker as he cut back inside on this play, giving him a clear path to the quarterback. The hit he delivered on Sam Darnold dislodged the football and sent it bouncing into the arms of teammate Marcus Davenport, who recovered to give the ball back to the New Orleans offense. Williams added three total tackles in an 18-10 victory over Carolina on Jan. 2, 2022.

Trailing by nine points and facing a 4th and Goal, Boston Scott did what he had to do to get into the end zone. He took the toss to the right and was patient as his blocks developed, then went airborne to evade a diving defender and cross the goal line for six. He carried the ball 14 times for 47 yards and two touchdowns on the day to go along with four receptions for 39 yards in Philadelphia's 20-16 win over Washington on Jan. 2, 2022.

George Kittle got one hand on this pass from Trey Lance, which was enough to get it under control and pull it into his body to secure the impressive catch. He picked up 29 yards on the play and a first down in Houston territory. It was Kittle's lone catch of the game in a 23-7 San Francisco win over the Texans on Jan. 2, 2022.

Patience at the line. Found a hole. A burst of speed. Touchdown. D'Onta Foreman showed it all here on this 21-yard touchdown run. He carried the ball 26 times for 132 yards and this score on the day in a 34-3 Tennessee win over Miami on Jan. 2, 2022. The victory clinched the Titans' second straight AFC South title.

A.J. Terrell's diving effort made this interception happen, keeping it off the snowy ground in Buffalo and handing it over to Atlanta's offense near midfield. Terrell had seven total tackles in the game, a 29-15 loss to the Bills on Jan. 2, 2022.

Gregory Rousseau worked his way around the edge and stayed locked in on the quarterback on this strip sack, forcing a fumble that was recovered by Buffalo and giving the ball back to the Bills' offense in the red zone. Buffalo would score six plays later to extend its early lead. Rousseau finished with three total tackles in Buffalo's 29-15 win over Atlanta on Jan. 2, 2022.

Ryan Tannehill was looking for something to develop down the field. Jerome Baker didn't let it. Dodging a would-be blocker, he took Tannehill down for the sack on third down and forced a Tennessee punt. Baker registered seven total tackles on the day in Miami's 34-3 loss to the Titans on Jan. 2, 2022.

Myles Bryant was lurking when this pass tipped off the intended receiver's hands and into his arms for the interception. His work was just getting started, though. Bryant took it up the field on the return, into Jacksonville territory. He even slammed on the brakes to let a would-be tackler fly by him before continuing to motor down inside the Jaguars' 35-yard line. Bryant added three total tackles in New England's 50-10 win over Jacksonville on Jan. 2, 2022.

Dallas dug into its bag of tricks as it tried to make a comeback in the fourth quarter against Arizona, with Dak Prescott tossing this pass back to Cedrick Wilson Jr., who then looked back across the field to see Tony Pollard leaking out of the backfield. Pollard pulled in the pass for a 31-yard gain and a first down into Cardinals territory. It was Wilson Jr.'s lone pass on the day to go along with six catches for 35 yards and a touchdown in the Cowboys' 25-22 loss to Arizona on Jan. 2, 2022.

Five Los Angeles defenders surrounded Noah Fant as he cut the ball up the field after making this reception in the third quarter, but he burst past the first-down marker, past midfield, and kept it moving into Chargers territory for a 35-yard gain. It was one of six catches on the day for Fant for 92 yards and a touchdown in Denver's 34-13 loss to Los Angeles on Jan. 2, 2022.

Aaron Jones took this toss from Aaron Rodgers in the shotgun and found a hole to the left side, but it was the stiff-arm he dished out in the second level of the defense that really propelled him forward for a gain of 28 yards and a first down into Minnesota territory. Jones carried the ball eight times for 76 yards and caught five passes for 30 yards in Green Bay's 37-10 win over the Vikings on Jan. 2, 2022.

Patrick Mahomes II makes no-look, sidearm passes look easy. He did that here, escaping pressure and holding the defender in place with his eyes while he found Blake Bell coming across the field for the completion and a gain of 24 yards. Mahomes finished 26-of-35 for 259 yards and two touchdowns in the Chiefs' 34-31 loss to Cincinnati on Jan. 2, 2022.

Elijah Mitchell was able to shed a tackle as he cut this one up the field, which turned a short gain into a 37-yard burst, down inside the Houston 10-yard line. Mitchell carried the ball 21 times for 119 yards on the day in a 23-7 San Francisco win over Houston on Jan. 2, 2022.

T.Y. Hilton was in the right place at the right time on this Carson Wentz deep ball. As two Raiders defenders and a Colts receiver converged on the ball, a collision forced the ball to pop up into the air. There was Hilton, standing behind the play and in the perfect spot to pull it in for the touchdown. The 45-yard score was Hilton's lone reception of the day in a 23-20 loss to Las Vegas on Jan. 2, 2022.

T.J. Watt pulled within one sack of tying the single-season NFL sack record after posting four QB takedowns against Cleveland, giving him 21.5 on the year. As always, he was a force off the edge, consistently bringing pressure and disrupting what the Browns hoped to do offensively. He had five total tackles in the game, a 26-14 Pittsburgh win on Jan. 3, 2022.

In what was likely his final touchdown in the last home game of his career in Pittsburgh, Ben Roethlisberger moved the linebacker with a fake to the running back before slinging this pass to Diontae Johnson on the slant for the score. Roethlisberger was 24-of-46 for 123 yards with one touchdown and one interception in the Steelers' 26-14 win over Cleveland on Jan. 3, 2022.

One. Two. Three. DK Metcalf was Seattle's go-to target in the red zone against Detroit, with the wideout putting three scores on the board. First, a nice over-the-shoulder grab. Then, he won a jump ball on the far sideline. Lastly, he snuck two feet inside the end line for six more. Metcalf caught six passes for 63 yards on the day in the Seahawks' 51-29 win over the Lions on Jan. 2, 2022.

Who could have predicted that one of the most spectacular catches of the season would come on a fake punt? On the play, the ball was snapped directly to Chris Banjo, who drifted to the right and heaved it up to Jonathan Ward down the field. With the defense draped all over him, Ward controlled the ball by pinning it against the defender's helmet and somehow maintained control, even as he tumbled to the ground. The 23-yard gain came on Banjo's lone pass and Ward's lone reception on the day. The fourth-down play earned Arizona a first down and they would later score a touchdown to cap a 15-play, 91-yard drive that lasted 8:25. The Cardinals would go on to beat Dallas, 25-22, on Jan. 2, 2022.

Ja'Marr Chase was simply dominant against Kansas City. His 11 catches went for 266 yards and three touchdowns, helping him break the league's single-season rookie record for receiving yardage in a season, previously held by former college teammate Justin Jefferson. His touchdown receptions against Kansas City went 72 yards, 18 yards, and 69 yards, which powered the Bengals to a 34-31 victory over Kansas City and the official title of AFC North champions on Jan. 2, 2022.

Amon-Ra St. Brown lined up as a running back next to the quarterback in the shotgun on this play, then took the delayed handoff up the middle. He bounced off one defender, then spun up the field and, with nothing but green grass in front of him, took it in for the score. He carried the ball twice for 23 yards and a touchdown and caught eight passes for 111 yards and another touchdown on the day in Detroit's 51-29 loss to Seattle on Jan. 2, 2022.

Najee Harris was the engine for Pittsburgh's offense against Cleveland, carrying the ball 28 times for 188 yards and catching three passes for 18 yards. Whether it was an imposing stiff arm earlier in the game or this game-sealing run to the end zone late in the fourth, Harris delivered for the Steelers. Thanks in large part to his efforts, Pittsburgh would get the win, 26-14, on Jan. 3, 2022.

Trey Lance rolled to his right off the play action before looking back left and eyeing Deebo Samuel deep down the field. Samuel pulled it in around the 10-yard line before slipping past a defender and taking it in for the 45-yard score. Lance finished 16-of-23 on the day for 249 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in the 49ers' 23-7 win over Houston on Jan. 2, 2022.

It was all about Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles passing game as the Rams trailed by five points with 4:30 on the clock and 75 yards standing between them and the lead. First, Tyler Higbee. Then, Cooper Kupp. Then, Ben Skowronek. Two runs got Los Angeles inside the Baltimore 10-yard line and a third for a loss pushed them back out. That's when the Rams went back to the pass, with two straight Stafford-to-Odell Beckham Jr. connections that put six points on the board and gave Los Angeles the lead. The score would prove to be the one that decided the game as the Rams held on to win, 20-19, on Jan. 2, 2022.

Tom Brady. Tampa Bay. Just over two minutes to play. End zone 93 yards away. Not a problem. Starting with a series of short passes to keep the ball moving, Brady and the Bucs never looked rushed as they chipped away at the yardage in front of them. With about a minute to go, Brady found Tyler Johnson for 27 yards to move Tampa into New York territory. A 10-yard completion to Cyril Grayson set the table for a 33-yard completion to Grayson down the far sideline for what would be the game-winning score. In all, it took nine plays over the course of 1:57 to help the Buccaneers notch a 28-24 victory over the Jets on Jan. 2, 2022.

Kyle Pitts pulled in this Matt Ryan pass for the first down, but he was far from done. A stiff arm helped him into Buffalo territory, then he turned on the jets down the sideline and cut it back to get Atlanta into the red zone with a fresh set of downs. Pitts caught two passes for 69 yards in the game in a 29-15 loss to Buffalo on Jan. 2, 2022.

Chicago's defense dominated against New York. The Bears allowed just 151 total yards on the day, including -10 passing yards (yes, negative passing yardage), while sacking the quarterback four times and forcing four turnovers. That strong defensive outing helped Chicago to a 29-3 win over the Giants on Jan. 2, 2022.

Third down. Checkdown. First down. Austin Ekeler took this pass from Justin Herbert, eluded a tackle and was off down the near sideline for a 40-yard gain into Broncos territory. Ekeler caught three passes for 54 yards and carried the ball 17 times for 58 yards in the Chargers' 34-13 win over Denver on Jan. 2, 2022.

Mike Williams got behind the defense on this go route, then made a diving grab to reel in the pass from Justin Herbert for a 45-yard touchdown. The score broke the Chargers' single-season passing touchdown record, which now belongs to Herbert, while it was the biggest catch of Williams' three-reception, 63-yard performance against Denver. Los Angeles would go on to win, 34-13, on Jan. 2, 2022.

Tyler Higbee found room to operate within the Baltimore defense and it was his twisting, leaping adjustment that made this grab so special. He reeled it in for a 19-yard Los Angeles gain to get the Rams into Baltimore territory. Higbee caught six passes for 69 yards in a 20-19 Rams win over the Ravens on Jan. 2, 2022.

Multi-dimensional as always, Alvin Kamara showed the many ways he can dice up a defense against Carolina. Play action. Screen game. Just plain ol' running the football. He finished with 100 total yards in the game (32 on the ground and 68 through the air) in New Orleans' 18-10 win over Carolina on Jan. 2, 2022.

Michael Carter took the pitch to the right on this second-down run and emerged from a cloud of Tampa Bay defenders to pick up the first down, but he was far from down. Bursting up the far sideline, Carter picked up 55 yards before being tripped up, but not before setting New York up inside the red zone. The Jets would score four plays later to take an early lead. They would ultimately fall, though, 28-24, to the Buccaneers on Jan. 2, 2022. Carter finished with three carries for 54 yards in the loss.

Under two minutes to go. Score tied. Ball at their own 25-yard line. The Raiders leaned on the passing game to get into Indianapolis territory. Then, what appeared to be a go-ahead Hunter Renfrow touchdown was wiped off the board after review showed he was down by contact after making a leaping grab. That placed the Raiders at the Indianapolis 24-yard line with time to burn. They ran the ball three times to give Daniel Carlson a field goal try for the win with 0:02 to go and he nailed it from 33 yards out to give Las Vegas a 23-20 win on Jan. 2, 2022.

Andre Roberts decided to take this kick out of the end zone from one yard deep. It was a good call. Bringing it to the near sideline and finding a seam before cutting it back across the field, Roberts was virtually untouched on his way to six points. The score added to Los Angeles' fourth-quarter lead and the Chargers would go on to win, 34-13, over Denver on Jan. 2, 2022.

It was a simple screen to the left side for Kendrick Bourne, who ended up making it into much more. With blockers in front of him, he darted up the field and turned on the jets into Jacksonville territory for a gain of 46 yards. Bourne caught five passes for 76 yards on the day in New England's 50-10 victory over the Jaguars on Jan. 2, 2022.

Rashaad Penny ran all over Detroit in a 51-29 Seattle win on Jan. 2, 2022. He carried the ball 25 times for 170 yards and two touchdowns and caught two more balls for 15 yards, helping to power the Seahawks' offense in a big victory.

Throwing it short? Chuck Clark is there. Throwing it long? Chuck Clark is there, too. The safety showed off his versatility against the Rams, picking off two Matthew Stafford passes, including returning one for a touchdown. Clark tallied seven total tackles on the day, though Baltimore fell to the Rams, 20-19, on Jan. 2, 2022.

D.J. Reed made plays against Detroit. First, he deflected a ball into the air and came down with the interception and giving the ball back to the Seattle offense deep in Lions territory. Then, he snagged another out of the air to notch his second pick of the day and again set the Seahawks up on Detroit's side of the field. He added eight total tackles in a 51-29 Seattle win over the Lions on Jan. 2, 2022.

This pass looked destined to fall incomplete, but a fortuitous kick up into the air kept the play alive and David Long Jr. dove in to snag the interception. Long Jr. registered four total tackles to go along with this pick in a 34-3 Tennessee win over Miami on Jan. 2, 2022.

The Broncos tried some trickery on 4th and Goal. Joey Bosa had it figured out. Reversing field when he saw the ball being thrown back to the near sideline, Bosa sprinted to the goal line and laid a hit on Drew Lock before he could cross the goal line and forced the turnover on downs. Bosa had six total tackles on the day in a 34-13 Chargers victory over the Broncos on Jan. 2, 2022.

How's this for situational awareness? Center Garrett Bradbury snapped the ball on this play, pass blocked for his quarterback, then jumped into action as he saw this pass pop up in the air off of the intended receiver. He snatched it before it hit the ground and rumbled forward for a gain of 21 yards and a first down, through a defense that for a moment looked stunned that he had made the reception. It was Bradbury's lone catch of the day in Minnesota's 37-10 loss to Green Bay on Jan. 2, 2022.

Blitzing from the linebacker position, Dont'a Hightower showed his patience, waited for the play to develop, and burst through the line unblocked to take the quarterback down for the sack. Hightower had two tackles on the day in a 50-10 New England win over Jacksonville on Jan. 2, 2022.

Carolina couldn't escape Cameron Jordan. Trying to get to the edge? He's there. Stepping up in the pocket? He's there. Trying to escape? He's there. He was dominant against the Panthers, registering eight total tackles and 3.5 sacks in the Saints' 18-10 win on Jan. 2, 2022.

Courtland Sutton's adjustment while the ball was in the air made all the difference on this 44-yard gain. Seeing that he needed to come back to the football, Sutton cut in front of his defender and made the grab before being pulled down in Los Angeles territory. Sutton caught three passes for 60 yards in the game, a 34-13 loss to the Chargers on Jan. 2, 2022.

A rusher was closing in quickly as Trevor Lawrence let this deep ball fly into double coverage down the field. Despite little available daylight, Laquon Treadwell made the grab for a gain of 40 yards into the red zone. Lawrence finished 17-of-27 on the day for 193 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions in Jacksonville's 50-10 loss to New England on Jan. 2, 2022.

Mecole Hardman's speed was the difference on this play. He breezed past his defender into open space along the far sideline and quarterback Patrick Mahomes II found him for this gain of 53 yards into the red zone. This was Hardman's lone catch of the day in a 34-31 Kansas City loss to Cincinnati on Jan. 2, 2022.

Travis Kelce came across the field on this drag route after coming off a block and quarterback Patrick Mahomes II found him for the short touchdown to put Kansas City up by two scores late in the first quarter. Kelce caught five passes for 25 yards on the day, though the Chiefs would ultimately fall to the Bengals, 34-31, on Jan. 2, 2022.

Von Miller's speed off the edge was the difference here, dipping past a would-be blocker and taking down the quarterback for a sack with just 0:17 to play. With no timeouts remaining, Baltimore would have to spike the ball to stop the clock and would have time for only one final lateral play and it wasn't enough. Miller's game-sealing sack was one of two quarterback takedowns and five total tackles for him in the game in a 20-19 Los Angeles victory on Jan. 2, 2022.

On third down, Antoine Wesley was able to get separation from the defender at the line before leaping and twisting at the goal line to high-point this pass from Kyler Murray and bring it in for the score. On the day, Wesley caught four passes for 30 yards and two touchdowns in a 25-22 Arizona win over Dallas on Jan. 2, 2022.

With Buffalo looking to extend its lead before halftime, Duron Harmon put a stop to things. The pass from quarterback Josh Allen was deflected and intercepted by Harmon in the end zone to give the ball back to the Atlanta offense. Harmon had five total tackles in the Falcons' 29-15 loss to Buffalo on Jan. 2, 2022.

Avery Williams' hit was perfectly timed, making contact right after punt returner Marquez Stevenson pulled it to his body. That sent the ball bouncing back toward the goal line, where Jake Kumerow fell on it for the Bills. That, though, meant a safety for the Falcons and Atlanta's first two points of the game. The Falcons would ultimately fall to Buffalo, 29-15, on Jan. 2, 2022.

Los Angeles was in the red zone and threatening to take the lead in the third quarter when Tyus Bowser came bursting through the line. As quarterback Matthew Stafford dipped to try to avoid the sack, Bowser stripped the ball from his left hand and forced a fumble, which would be recovered by Baltimore and halt the Los Angeles drive. Bowser had two total tackles on the day in the Ravens' 20-19 loss to the Rams on Jan. 2, 2022.

Devonta Freeman first bounced it to the outside, then cut it up the field when he saw a hole develop and took advantage. He got to the second level of the Los Angeles defense and turned on the jets, picking up the first down and moving Baltimore into Rams territory on this 32-yard gain. On the day, Freeman carried the ball 14 times for 76 yards in a 20-19 Baltimore loss to Los Angeles on Jan. 2, 2022.

Derrick Brown had a free run at the quarterback after cutting back to the inside on this rush, wrapping up Taysom Hill for the third-down sack. The Saints would be forced to punt. Brown had three total tackles, including two for a loss, in Carolina's 18-10 loss to New Orleans on Jan. 2, 2022.

The Bears rolled the dice and went for it on fourth down. Darnell Mooney made sure it paid off. Leaping high to grab this Andy Dalton pass, Mooney got two feet down for the score before falling out of bounds, extending the Chicago lead in the first quarter. Mooney caught seven passes for 69 yards and this score in the Bears' 29-3 win over the Giants on Jan. 2, 2022.

The play action from Baker Mayfield freed up Harrison Bryant in the end zone, where Mayfield found him on this fourth-quarter touchdown. Mayfield was 16-of-38 for 185 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions in Cleveland's 26-14 loss to Pittsburgh on Jan. 3, 2022.

David Njoku was matched up on a defensive back on this fade route, using his size to get position and bring the pass in for the score. Not only did he go up and get it, but he also did an impressive job of securing the ball as he went to the ground to complete the catch. Njoku caught four passes for 28 yards on the night in a 26-14 loss to Pittsburgh on Jan. 3, 2022.

Brandon McManus lined up for a 61-yard field goal with 0:02 to play before the half, looking to put the first Denver points on the board against Los Angeles. McManus made sure his team headed to the locker room with three points in their pocket, knocking through this long kick as time expired. He made both of his field goal attempts on the day, as well as his lone extra point attempt, in a 34-13 loss to the Chargers on Jan. 2, 2022.

Even three defenders couldn't stop AJ Dillon in his pursuit of the end zone here. Taking the handoff out of the shotgun, Dillon sliced through a hole and took on not one, not two, but three Vikings and stayed on his feet to push across the goal line for the score. Dillon carried the ball 14 times for 63 yards and two touchdowns in Green Bay's 37-10 win over Minnesota on Jan. 2, 2022.

Dare Ogunbowale's block gave his quarterback a fraction of a second longer to throw the football, then his leak out into the flat made him the target on this screen pass from Trevor Lawrence. Ogunbowale reeled it in and maneuvered past two defenders behind the line of scrimmage, then burst through into the red zone and in for the score. He carried the ball nine times for 36 yards and caught two passes for 32 yards, including this touchdown, in Jacksonville's 50-10 loss to New England on Jan. 2, 2022.

The defender arrived just as the ball did and somehow Marvin Jones Jr. was still able to pull in this grab for a gain of 22 yards. It was one of two catches for him on the day for 46 yards in a 50-10 loss to New England on Jan. 2, 2022.

Chris Jones made quick work of a would-be blocker on this play, dipping to the outside and locking in on Joe Burrow. As the quarterback tried to scramble away, Jones stayed with him and wrapped him up for the sack and a 10-yard loss. Jones had four total tackles, including two sacks, in Kansas City's 34-31 loss to Cincinnati on Jan. 2, 2022.

Demarcus Robinson stepped to the outside, then broke back inside on this deep route to create space for quarterback Patrick Mahomes II to find him on this 29-yard touchdown pass to give Kansas City its first points of the game. On the day, Robinson caught two passes for 33 yards in a 34-31 Chiefs loss to Cincinnati on Jan. 2, 2022.

Some patented Keenan Allen footwork was on display here, as he faked to the far sideline and broke back inside to create a window for Justin Herbert. The quarterback fired a pass, Allen pulled it in, and the Chargers put six more points on the board before halftime. Allen caught four passes for 44 yards and this score in Los Angeles' 34-13 victory over Denver on Jan. 2, 2022.

A'Shawn Robinson pushed his way through the line on this sack, freeing himself and bringing down quarterback Tyler Huntley for a loss of 11 yards. After the early setback because of the sack, Baltimore would go three and out on the drive. Robinson had six total tackles on the day in a 20-19 Rams win over the Ravens on Jan. 2, 2022.

On 4th and 2 and trailing by four points from just outside the 10-yard line, the Raiders needed Derek Carr to make a play. He did. Rolling to his right to escape pressure, Carr threaded the needle to find wide receiver Hunter Renfrow for the score. Carr finished 24-of-31 on the day for 255 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in Las Vegas' 23-20 win over Indianapolis on Jan. 2, 2022.

Zay Jones broke toward the near sideline on this deep route and found space in the Indianapolis defense, pulling in this nicely floated pass from Derek Carr to move the Raiders into Colts territory for a gain of 42 yards. Las Vegas would score four plays later to take the lead and would go on to win, 23-20, on Jan. 2, 2022. Jones finished with eight receptions for 120 yards in the victory.

This pass ended up wide of the intended receiver and J.C. Jackson was there to pick it off for New England. The pick tied him for the most interceptions through four seasons by any player in NFL history. He added four tackles on the day in a 50-10 Patriots win over Jacksonville on Jan. 2, 2022.

Jakobi Meyers created separation as he broke toward the back corner of the end zone and quarterback Mac Jones put it in the perfect spot. As the defender closed the gap and pulled him down, Meyers maintained possession and completed the catch to extend New England's first-half lead. Meyers caught eight passes for 73 yards and this touchdown on the day in a 50-10 New England victory over the Jaguars on Jan. 2, 2022.

P.J. Williams deftly sidestepped a would-be blocker as he cut back inside on this play, giving him a clear path to the quarterback. The hit he delivered on Sam Darnold dislodged the football and sent it bouncing into the arms of teammate Marcus Davenport, who recovered to give the ball back to the New Orleans offense. Williams added three total tackles in an 18-10 victory over Carolina on Jan. 2, 2022.

Trailing by nine points and facing a 4th and Goal, Boston Scott did what he had to do to get into the end zone. He took the toss to the right and was patient as his blocks developed, then went airborne to evade a diving defender and cross the goal line for six. He carried the ball 14 times for 47 yards and two touchdowns on the day to go along with four receptions for 39 yards in Philadelphia's 20-16 win over Washington on Jan. 2, 2022.

George Kittle got one hand on this pass from Trey Lance, which was enough to get it under control and pull it into his body to secure the impressive catch. He picked up 29 yards on the play and a first down in Houston territory. It was Kittle's lone catch of the game in a 23-7 San Francisco win over the Texans on Jan. 2, 2022.

Patience at the line. Found a hole. A burst of speed. Touchdown. D'Onta Foreman showed it all here on this 21-yard touchdown run. He carried the ball 26 times for 132 yards and this score on the day in a 34-3 Tennessee win over Miami on Jan. 2, 2022. The victory clinched the Titans' second straight AFC South title.

A.J. Terrell's diving effort made this interception happen, keeping it off the snowy ground in Buffalo and handing it over to Atlanta's offense near midfield. Terrell had seven total tackles in the game, a 29-15 loss to the Bills on Jan. 2, 2022.

Gregory Rousseau worked his way around the edge and stayed locked in on the quarterback on this strip sack, forcing a fumble that was recovered by Buffalo and giving the ball back to the Bills' offense in the red zone. Buffalo would score six plays later to extend its early lead. Rousseau finished with three total tackles in Buffalo's 29-15 win over Atlanta on Jan. 2, 2022.

Ryan Tannehill was looking for something to develop down the field. Jerome Baker didn't let it. Dodging a would-be blocker, he took Tannehill down for the sack on third down and forced a Tennessee punt. Baker registered seven total tackles on the day in Miami's 34-3 loss to the Titans on Jan. 2, 2022.

Myles Bryant was lurking when this pass tipped off the intended receiver's hands and into his arms for the interception. His work was just getting started, though. Bryant took it up the field on the return, into Jacksonville territory. He even slammed on the brakes to let a would-be tackler fly by him before continuing to motor down inside the Jaguars' 35-yard line. Bryant added three total tackles in New England's 50-10 win over Jacksonville on Jan. 2, 2022.

Dallas dug into its bag of tricks as it tried to make a comeback in the fourth quarter against Arizona, with Dak Prescott tossing this pass back to Cedrick Wilson Jr., who then looked back across the field to see Tony Pollard leaking out of the backfield. Pollard pulled in the pass for a 31-yard gain and a first down into Cardinals territory. It was Wilson Jr.'s lone pass on the day to go along with six catches for 35 yards and a touchdown in the Cowboys' 25-22 loss to Arizona on Jan. 2, 2022.

Five Los Angeles defenders surrounded Noah Fant as he cut the ball up the field after making this reception in the third quarter, but he burst past the first-down marker, past midfield, and kept it moving into Chargers territory for a 35-yard gain. It was one of six catches on the day for Fant for 92 yards and a touchdown in Denver's 34-13 loss to Los Angeles on Jan. 2, 2022.

Aaron Jones took this toss from Aaron Rodgers in the shotgun and found a hole to the left side, but it was the stiff-arm he dished out in the second level of the defense that really propelled him forward for a gain of 28 yards and a first down into Minnesota territory. Jones carried the ball eight times for 76 yards and caught five passes for 30 yards in Green Bay's 37-10 win over the Vikings on Jan. 2, 2022.

Patrick Mahomes II makes no-look, sidearm passes look easy. He did that here, escaping pressure and holding the defender in place with his eyes while he found Blake Bell coming across the field for the completion and a gain of 24 yards. Mahomes finished 26-of-35 for 259 yards and two touchdowns in the Chiefs' 34-31 loss to Cincinnati on Jan. 2, 2022.

Elijah Mitchell was able to shed a tackle as he cut this one up the field, which turned a short gain into a 37-yard burst, down inside the Houston 10-yard line. Mitchell carried the ball 21 times for 119 yards on the day in a 23-7 San Francisco win over Houston on Jan. 2, 2022.