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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 26: Running back Chris Johnson #23 of the Arizona Cardinals runs in a 26 yard touchdown against linebacker C.J. Mosley #57 of the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter of the NFL game at University of Phoenix Stadium on October 26, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) — Ravens 18 Cardinals 26 Things We Didn’t Think We’d Say in 2015: CJ2K is back. Chris Johnson leads the NFL with 288 yards after contact (91 of which came against Baltimore) and has three 100-yard performances for Arizona. The cinch pick for Comeback Player of the Year also joins Ricky Watters as the only players to rush for over 100 yards on Monday Night Football with three different teams. And you know how Skins fans half-jokingly say, “I don’t care if we go 2-14 so long as our two wins are against Dallas … “? Ravens fans might actually start saying this about Pittsburgh. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel (3) is sacked during the NFL game between Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. The Jaguars won 34-31. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) — Bills 31 Jags 34 Things We Never Thought We’d Say in 2015: Buffalo better hope Tyrod Taylor gets back soon or this season is going to rapidly spiral out of control. Why? Because his backup, EJ Manuel, is the first NFL QB to lose starts in three countries (USA, Canada, United Kingdom). (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 25: Quarterback Zach Mettenberger #7 of the Tennessee Titans drops back to throw a pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Nissan Stadium on October 25, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) — Falcons 10 Titans 7 In case you’re keeping score, that’s Tennessee’s 15th loss in their last 16 games and Zach Mettenberger is 0-7 as a starter. These Titans are utterly forgettable so you’re probably not keeping score. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 25 Head coach Chuck Pagano of the Indianapolis Colts looks on against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 25, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) — Saints 27 Colts 21 They made it interesting despite getting down 27-0 early, but Indy suffered their 3rd home loss this season, already the most-ever in the Chuck Pagano Era. Add this to the list of reasons the Pagano Era is about to end. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) falls into the end zone after a 36-yard reception for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) — Vikings 28 Lions 19 Not that it’s saying much … but Stephon Diggs is quickly becoming the NFL’s best-ever ex-Terps WR (his only real competition is former Raven Jermaine Lewis). Minnesota will need him to be if Adrian Peterson keeps swallowing stuff he shouldn’t. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Eric Berry (29) celebrates with teammates and spectators after he intercepted a ball from Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Landry Jones (3) for a turnover during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) — Steelers 13 Chiefs 23 On a day when the sports world lost Flip Saunders, Eric Berry gets his first interception since returning from the same disease that claimed Saunders’ life in a much-needed win for KC. Best story of the week. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Todd Gurley, corredor de los Rams de San Luis, acarrea el ovoide para un avance de 48 yardas durante el tercer cuarto del encuentro ante los Browns de Cleveland, el domingo 25 de octubre de 2015 (AP Foto/Billy Hurst) — Browns 6 Rams 24 With Todd Gurley running wild and the St. Louis defense playing better, one has to wonder just how good the Rams could be if they actually had a quarterback … (AP Photo/Billy Hurst)

Texans 26 Dolphins 44 If this was a game of Madden, Houston would have thrown the controller and press reset. Arian Foster goes out for the season, backup QB Ryan Mallet takes his (lack of) talents to South Beach commercial after missing the team charter, and the Texans get lambasted in record fashion. Houston has a big problem and Miami — 82 points in two games since their bye week — is playing like the only coaching change they want is to have the “interim” label stripped from Dan Campbell’s title.

New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) throws against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) — Jets 23 Pats 30 This new regime in New York seems legit … but the Jets’ 9th loss to the rival Patriots in 10 tries is inevitable when you treat Tom Brady like Kirk Cousins, start Ryan Fitzpatrick (1-9 career record against New England) and get trolled by said rival for your most embarrassing play in team history. Not a good week for the Jets in an otherwise surprisingly good season. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

SAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 25: Amari Cooper #89 of the Oakland Raiders makes a catch in front of Jimmy Wilson #27 of the San Diego Chargers during the second quarter at Qualcomm Stadium on October 25, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) — Raiders 37 Chargers 29 How good is Amari Cooper? He’s the first rookie with three 100-yard receiving games in his team’s first 6 games since Mike Ditka in 1961. For his sake, I hope he has a better run post career. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

New York Giants' Dwayne Harris (17) returns a kick for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 27-20. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) — Cowboys 20 Giants 27 Tom Coughlin’s 100th career win came against the Cowboys thanks to former Cowboy Dwayne Harris’s 100 yard kickoff return for a touchdown to get Big Blue’s first win over Dallas in three years. Symmetry is fun. And so is musical chairs with Cowboy quarterbacks. Matt Cassel, Brandon Weeden or Gary Hogeboom … Dallas can’t win without Tony Romo. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Carolina Panthers' Cam Newton (1) and Derek Anderson (3) celebrate a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone) — Eagles 16

Panthers 27 Thomas Davis is a bad ass, and he’s got company: Cam Newton punched in his 37th career rushing TD to pass Mike Vick on the NFL’s all-time list and Carolina improved to 11-1 when Jonathan Stewart rushes for over 100 yards. More importantly, the Panthers are off to their first-ever 6-0 start and have won 10 straight regular season games overall … with no signs of slowing down. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett (72) reacts after sacking San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015. Seahawks defensive tackle Brandon Mebane (92) looks on. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) — Seahawks 20 49ers 3 Seattle thinks they’re back but don’t believe the “pomp and stance” … this was more about how far this depleted San Francisco squad has fallen and how even more change could be coming down the pike. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 26: Running back Chris Johnson #23 of the Arizona Cardinals runs in a 26 yard touchdown against linebacker C.J. Mosley #57 of the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter of the NFL game at University of Phoenix Stadium on October 26, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel (3) is sacked during the NFL game between Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. The Jaguars won 34-31. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

NASHVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 25: Quarterback Zach Mettenberger #7 of the Tennessee Titans drops back to throw a pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at Nissan Stadium on October 25, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 25 Head coach Chuck Pagano of the Indianapolis Colts looks on against the New Orleans Saints in the first half of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 25, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) falls into the end zone after a 36-yard reception for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Eric Berry (29) celebrates with teammates and spectators after he intercepted a ball from Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Landry Jones (3) for a turnover during the second half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Todd Gurley, corredor de los Rams de San Luis, acarrea el ovoide para un avance de 48 yardas durante el tercer cuarto del encuentro ante los Browns de Cleveland, el domingo 25 de octubre de 2015 (AP Foto/Billy Hurst)

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