DeSean Jackson's Ridiculous Punt Return and the Rest of NFL Week 15

- The Philadelphia Eagles' miraculous comeback.

- The Indianapolis Colts staying alive.

- Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel's gritty performance.

- And (almost) everything else that happened in NFL Week 15...

Ten (Not So) Quick Hits

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 19: Donald Brown #31 of the Indianapolis Colts runs against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

1. The Colts came up big against the Jaguars in what was effectively their first playoff game. They scored a touchdown on their opening drive, and that set the tone for the entire game.

They fired on all cylinders: Peyton Manning was stellar; their run defense stepped up, slowing down the red-hot Maurice Jones-Drew; and they even managed to establish the run themselves (only the second time they've had a back go over 100 rushing yards this season).

One must-win down for Indy, two more to go.

Ten (Not So) Quick Hits

2. Speaking of the Colts, their wide receiver Austin Collie got another tough break when he sustained his second concussion of the season after a brutal hit from linebacker Daryl Smith as he caught a ball over the middle. Collie had already caught two touchdown passes at that juncture.

He'll be missed by Manning down the stretch, but at this point his long-term health is or should be an issue of far greater importance.

Ten (Not So) Quick Hits

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 19: Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles stands by the huddle against the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium on December 19, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images)

3. Everyone loves a good comeback, and the Eagles came up with a doozie at the Meadowlands.

Down 31-10 with just over eight minutes left in the game, they managed to produce a remarkable succession of plays, including a recovered surprise onside kick and two long Michael Vick runs, to pull level with only a little over a minute left.

But then the magic really happened when DeSean Jackson scored a touchdown on a punt return to win the game as time expired.

It was an extraordinary turnaround in a game that the Giants had comfortably dominated for the first three quarters.

Ten (Not So) Quick Hits

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ST. LOUIS, MO - DECEMBER 19: Matt Cassel #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs scrambles against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on December 19, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Chiefs beat the Rams 27-13. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

4. That was some show of leadership by Matt Cassel, back on the field after an emergency appendicitis.

He had to be in pain (I'm sure I saw him wince, briefly, once or twice), but he played tough for the Chiefs, even taking off and scrambling a few times. Kansas City needed him back.

Ten (Not So) Quick Hits

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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 19: Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos celebrates after he ran in for a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 19, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

5. Tim Tebow wasn't asked to make many deep or difficult throws in his debut as the starting quarterback, but he did produce some moments of magic in the first half, most noticeably this play. Lots of people didn't think he could do that in the NFL.

Ten (Not So) Quick Hits

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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 19: Tim Tebow #15 of the Denver Broncos stands on the sideline during their game against the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 19, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

6. Aren't CBS announcers supposed to be unbiased? Gus Johnson and Steve Tasker were positively gushing over everything Tebow did Sunday as if they were hometown announcers.

Look, I have nothing against the Florida kid, but there is undoubtedly some kind of media obsession with him. It won't do him any favors in the long run when announcers treat him as if he's the second coming of Steve Young as he's making his first start, and only a decent one at that.

Ten (Not So) Quick Hits

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DETROIT - DECEMBER 12: Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy reacts during the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 12, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. The Lions defeated the Packers 7-3. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

7. Love that call by Mike McCarthy—onside kick to start the game against the seemingly unstoppable Patriots. Against Tom Brady, with a backup quarterback, you gotta try anything you can to get momentum on your side.

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FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 19: Wide receiver Deion Branch #84 of the New England Patriots tries to hold onto the ball during the fourth quarter of the game against the Green Bay Packers at Gillette Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Ph

8. How about that block from Deion Branch on Tramon Williams on the Patriots' first touchdown? After his Week 4 trade, Branch has gone from an afterthought in Seattle to a huge part of the league's best offense. Another example of great wheeling and dealing by Bill Belichick.

Ten (Not So) Quick Hits

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CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 19: Fans hang a sign for head coach John Fox of the Carolina Panthers during their game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty I

9. Looks like no one wants the No. 1 overall pick in next year's draft. The Panthers, the Lions, the Bills and the Bengals (who had a combined record of 9-43 heading into the week) all won on Sunday.

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CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 19: Cedric Benson #32 of the Cincinnati Bengals carries the ball against the Cleveland Browns at Paul Brown Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

10. Nice of you to make an appearance, Cedric Benson...

Studs of the Week

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BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 19: Ray Rice #27 of the Baltimore Ravens score the Ravens third touchdown against the New Orleans Saints at M&T Bank Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens lead the Saints at the half 21-14. (Photo by La

a. Ravens running back Ray Rice: Was almost the Ravens' entire offense against the Saints. He ran the ball 31 times for 153 yards and a score, adding 80 receiving yards and a touchdown on five catches.

Studs of the Week

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TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 19: Receiver Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions runs through the tackle of defensive back E.J. Biggers #31 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game at Raymond James Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J

b. Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson: Made 10 grabs for 152 yards, including some key catches at the end of the game to get Detroit into field goal range twice. Actually made Drew Stanton look pretty good.

Studs of the Week

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KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 20: Wallace Gilberry #92 of the Kansas City Chiefs looks on during the game against the Oakland Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium on September 20, 2009 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

c. Chiefs defensive end Wallace Gilberry: Is anything but a household name but played like one against St. Louis. Got in Sam Bradford's face repeatedly, victimizing the middle of St. Louis offensive line (center and guards). Recorded three sacks (forcing a fumble on one of them) and got two other shots in on Bradford.

Duds of the Week

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ST. LOUIS, MO - DECEMBER 19: Sam Bradford #8 of the St. Louis Rams passes against the Kansas City Chiefs at the Edward Jones Dome on December 19, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Chiefs beat the Rams 27-13. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

a. Rams quarterback Sam Bradford: Rough day for the 2010 No. 1 overall draft pick in a game with serious playoff implications for St. Louis. Under pressure all day from the Chiefs' defensive front, he was inaccurate with a lot of throws (completing less than 50 percent) and threw two interceptions.

Duds of the Week

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MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 19: Kicker Dan Carpenter #5 of the Miami Dolphins reacts to missing a field goal late in the game against the Buffalo Bills at Sun Life Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Miami, Florida. The Bills defeated the Dolphins 17-14. (Photo by

b. Dolphins kicker Dan Carpenter: Hard to imagine a worse performance by a professional kicker than the one he delivered against Buffalo. Went 0-for-4 on field goals, including a 48-yarder that would have sent the game into overtime.

Granted, they were all long kicks (48, 61, 53, 48), but at the NFL level, you'd expect him to hit at least one or two of those.

Duds of the Week

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SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 19: Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck #8 of the Seattle Seahawks is hit as he passes by Brian Williams #29 of the Atlanta Falcons at Qwest Field on December 19, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. The Falcons defeated the Seahawks 34-18. (Photo

c. Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck: Maybe he gets more of the brunt of my negative attention because, living in the Northwest, I have to watch him week in and week out. But that mean he doesn't deserve his spot here.

He threw two more picks against Atlanta, but it was his fumble that summed up his season. He tried to sidestep a defender in his own end zone, failed and fumbled, giving up a touchdown. Matt, you can't do that anymore; you ain't no Michael Vick.

Rookie of the Week

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 21: Colt McCoy #12 of the Cleveland Browns leads the team out of the tunnel during a game agaisnt the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on November 21, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Browns quarterback Colt McCoy: Don't let the loss to Cincinnati fool you. McCoy was stellar in his return to the starting lineup, completing 19 of 25 passes for 243 yards and a couple touchdowns.

He continues to show great confidence and poise in the pocket. A lot of teams are kicking themselves for passing on him in the draft.

Play of the Week

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 19: DeSean Jackson #10 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs in the game winning touchdown on a punt return against the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium on December 19, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Ni

He's known for making big plays—but this one was big even for him. First time in NFL history that, on the last play of the game, a punt has been returned for the winning touchdown.

Ridiculous Play of the Week

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 19: Tyjuan Hagler #56 of the Indianapolis Colts runs to recover an onside kick as Josh Scobee #10 and Kassim Osgood #84 of the Jacksonville Jaguars also pursue the football at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 19, 2010 in Indianapo

It was going to be this: the worst onside kick in the history of football?

Until this happened.