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Robert Griffin III, Washington Redskins RG3, Redskins battle back into playoff race: Following a Week 9 loss at home to the Carolina Panthers, the Washington Redskins fell to 3-6 as the team's hopes of a playoff run seemed lost. Two games later, the Redskins are in the thick of the postseason chase in the NFC. A 38-31 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day was the team's second consecutive win, and was sparked by a impressive performance through the air by Robert Griffin III. RG3 threw four touchdown passes in his return to his home state of Texas.

Ray Rice, Baltimore Ravens Rice's heroics lift Ravens past Chargers: Down by three, the Baltimore Ravens faced a fourth- and-29 from their own 37-yard line. Against all odds, Ray Rice provided one of the signature plays of the season to keep the Ravens' drive for a tying field goal alive. On the stunning play, Rice caught a short pass from Joe Flacco and weaved through the San Diego Chargers' defense for the crucial first down. In overtime, Ravens' rookie Justin Tucker kicked the winning field goal to secure a 16-13 victory.