Leading Off: Pictures of the Week

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Nov 6, 2012

Leading Off: Pictures of the Week

steelers.op1h-28257-mid.jpg — David Bergman/SI

Steelers' running back Isaac Redman carves out a lane during Pittsburgh's win over the New York Giants.

figure-skating.51928.jpg — Carlos Barria/Reuters

Yuko Kavaguti and Alexander Smirnov of Russia compete during the pairs free skating program at the Cup of China ISU Grand Prix in Shanghai.

Alabama tight end Kelly Johnson goes airborne during the Crimson Tide's victory over LSU.

Tim Duncan goes heads up against the Thunder's Serge Ibaka. The Spurs knocked off Oklahoma City on a Tony Parker buzzer beater.

titans.op5p-53036-mid.jpg — Simon Bruty/SI

Chicago's D.J. Moore wraps up Tennessee's Chris Johnson. The Bears' defense continued its torrid season, forcing five turnovers and improving to 16 in the turnover category during its 51-20 win over the Titans.

kobe.op5r-33543-mid.jpg — John W. McDonough/SI

Kobe Bryant appears to have a jump on Dwight Howard and two Clippers during the Lakers' 105-95 loss to their L.A. rival. The loss dropped the Lakers to 0-3, but they have since defeated Detroit to get their first win of the year.

usc.op5r-34127-mid.jpg — John W. McDonough/SI

USC's Matt Barkley is yanked down by an Oregon defender during the Ducks' 62-51 victory in Los Angeles. The AP's preseason No. 1 team, USC is now 6-3.

usc.op5r-35619-mid.jpg — John W. McDonough/SI

Oregon wide receiver Keanon Lowe goes up to snag a ball over USC's Torin Harris.

Washington's Bishop Sankey shoots through a gap of California defenders during the Huskies' Friday night win over the Bears.

colts.opxc-161601-mid.jpg — John Biever/SI

The Colts' Andrew Luck picks out a crossing T.Y. Hilton (#13) despite incoming pressure from the Dolphins' Randy Starks.

Notre Dame quarterback Everett Golson dives into the end zone in front of Pittsburgh linebacker Joe Trebitz for a two-point conversion to tie the score late in the fourth quarter. Despite struggling most of the game, Golson showcased some fourth-quarter magic to help preserve the Irish's undefeated season.

Clippers forward Blake Griffin blocks Grizzlies guard Tony Allen from getting to the bucket.

hawkins.736.jpg — Scott Heavey/Getty Images

Frankie Gavin (left) lands a left hand against Junior Witter during their British welterweight fight at York Hall on Nov. 1 in London.

Jazz shooting guard Gordon Hayward shoots the ball over Hornets power forward Ryan Anderson (33) during New Orleans' 88-86 victory.

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Giles Hawkins rides Key To Milan clear a hurdle before winning the Christmas Parties at Taunton Racecourse Handicap Hurdle Race on Oct. 30 in Taunton, England.

horse.791.jpg — Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Craig Williams riding Alcopop (3) crosses the line to win race five of the Longines Mackinnon Stakes during Victoria Derby Day at Flemington Racecourse on Nov. 3 in Melbourne, Australia.