Leading Off: Pictures of the Week

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Oct 6, 2011

Leading Off: Pictures of the Week

Seattle's Marshawn Lynch scored one touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons. Apparently no one told the Seahawks' back that you can go into the endzone feet first.

Milwaukee's Jerry Hairston Jr. scores from third on a squeeze bunt by Jonathan Lucroy in Game 2 of the Diamondbacks-Brewers divisional series. Arizona catcher Miguel Montero and his teammates fell behind 2-0 in the series with a 9-4 loss.

The Dover International Speedway crowd is just a blur to Kyle Busch during a practice lap for the Sprint Cup Series race.

Trent Richardson powers through the Florida defense. He ran all over the Gators with 181 yards and two touchdowns in the Tide's 38-10 victory.

The Yankees' Russell Martin tags out fellow catcher Alex Avila during Game 1 of their ALDS matchup. The Tigers topped the Yanks 5-3.

Milwaukee's Yovani Gallardo pitches to Ryan Roberts at Miller Park in Milwaukee. Gallardo would help the Brewers to a 4-1 win in the first game of the series.

Gael Monfils serves to Donald Young during their semifinal match at the Thailand Open.

Calvin Johnson grabs one of his two touchdowns during the Lions' win over the Dallas Cowboys. Dallas blew a 24-point lead in its 34-30 loss.

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Quincy Davis of New York takes on a wave at the Oakley World Pro Junior in Indonesia.

Josh Redman catches a big wave off the cost of Cape Town in South Africa.

U.S. skateboarder Brian Pina practices for the first Maloof Money Cup world championships in South Africa.

Ireland's Padraig Harrington chips out of a bunker during The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland.

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Jon Jay of the St. Louis Cardinals is tagged out Philadelphia's Carlos Ruiz. The Cardinals would come out on top 5-4 in Game 2 to even the divisional series.

Maribor goalkeeper Jasmin Handanovic punches a ball out of danger during a Europa League match against Birmingham City.

Minnesota Wild left wing Guillaume Latendresse shoots over Edmonton defenseman Taylor Fedun. Oilers' goalie Nikolai Khabibulin would make the save.

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Wolverines corner Courtney Avery breaks up a pass intended for Minnesota's Victor Keise. Michigan shut out Keise and the Golden Gophers while putting up 58 points on offense.

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Derry Matthews lands a left hook against Gavin Rees during the European Lightweight title fight in Wales that ended in a draw after Matthews sustained an injury on an incidental head butt.

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Milwaukee outfielder Ryan Braun snaps his bat during the Brewers 4-1 victory over the Diamondbacks in their NL Divisional Series opener.

Saints tight end Jimmy Graham catches a pass while being defended by Jacksonville linebacker Paul Posluszny. The Jags didn't have any answers for Graham, who had 10 catches, 110 yards and a touchdown in New Orleans' 23-10 win.

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After winning at Dover, Carl Edwards does one of his signature back flips off of his racecar. Edwards is now fourth in the Sprint Cup points standings.

Houston linebacker Brian Cushing channels his inner David Tyree as he attempts to make a play during the Texans 17-10 victory over the Steelers.

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The Rays are in the playoffs! Tampa Bay's dugout celebrates overcoming a 7-0 deficit against the Yankees to clinch the AL Wild Card and complete Boston's epic September collapse.