Week 10: Flacco returns to form

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STUDS

Flacco

Joe Flacco

Quarterback, Baltimore Ravens

Average Joe? Not this week. After a very ordinary four-game stretch, Flacco and the Ravens' offense broke out against the Raiders. Flacco threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns in a 55-20 demolition of Oakland. He also had a 1-yard TD sneak as the Ravens scored on six of their first seven possessions.

Peterson

Adrian Peterson

Running back, Minnesota Vikings

Another week, another big game for Peterson. After totaling 51 rushing yards through three quarters, Peterson's big fourth quarter (120 yards, including a game-clinching 61-yard score) helped the Vikings pull away for a 34-24 victory over Detroit. Peterson has rushed for a stunning 629 yards in his past four games.

Johnson

Calvin Johnson

Wide receiver, Detroit Lions

Johnson (knee) isn't 100 percent, but he still managed to put up gaudy numbers against the Vikings. Johnson had 207 yards on 12 catches -- both season highs -- including a late touchdown.

Dalton

Andy Dalton

Quarterback, Cincinnati Bengals

The Bengals' four-game losing streak is history -- thanks largely to Dalton, who outdueled Eli Manning in a 31-13 rout of the Giants. Dalton threw a career-high four TD passes, each to a different receiver, and completed 21 of 30 passes.

Graham

Jimmy Graham

Tight end, New Orleans Saints

The Saints are still alive, and Graham continues to be an integral part of their resurgence. Graham caught seven passes for a career-high 146 yards and a pair of TDs in New Orleans' 31-27 victory over previously unbeaten Atlanta.

Miller

Von Miller

Linebacker, Denver Broncos

Miller was a force in Denver's 36-14 victory at Carolina. With the Broncos playing without DE Elvis Dumervil (right shoulder injury) for most of the game, Miller picked up the slack by constantly harassing Panthers QB Cam Newton, who was sacked seven times. Miller recorded a sack, had four tackles for a loss and pressured Newton into an interception that Tony Carter returned 40 yards for a score.

Johnson

Chris Johnson

Running back, Tennessee Titans

Can't run on the Dolphins? Johnson proved otherwise in a 37-3 Titans victory. Johnson rushed for 126 yards and a score Sunday, becoming the first rusher to gain 100 yards against Miami in the past 23 games. He reached the milestone late in the third quarter.

Lynch

Marshawn Lynch

Running back, Seattle Seahawks

Lynch's strong season continued in Week 10. He rushed for 124 yards and a TD on 27 carries in a 28-7 victory over the Jets. It was his fourth straight 100-yard game.

DUDS

Manning

Eli Manning

Quarterback, N.Y. Giants

Manning and the Giants' offense are in a full-blown slump heading into their bye week. Manning was picked off twice and lost a fumble in Sunday's loss to the Bengals. Both of his picks set up Cincinnati touchdowns. Manning, an MVP candidate early in the season, hasn't thrown a TD pass since Week 7.

Cutler

Jay Cutler

Quarterback, Chicago Bears

Steady rain and a suffocating Texans D contributed to Cutler's worst game of the season. Cutler completed only seven of 14 passes for 40 yards and two interceptions before leaving Chicago's 13-6 loss with a concussion.

Sanchez

Mark Sanchez

Quarterback, N.Y. Jets

Things weren't any better for the other starting QB in New York. Sanchez completed only nine of 22 passes for 124 yards in the Jets' loss. He was intercepted once and also lost a fumble.

The Dolphins' offense

Playoff contender? Maybe not. Playing against a Titans defense that was torched in Week 9, Miami turned in one of its worst performances of the season. Rookie QB Ryan Tannehill was intercepted three times. Running back Reggie Bush, who was benched early, had only 29 yards rushing and receiving combined and lost a fumble.

The Raiders' defense

The Raiders' D was a no-show for the second straight week. Oakland has yielded at least 40 points in two straight games for the first time since 1962. The 55 points allowed to the Ravens tied an Oakland record for points allowed, set in 1961 and matched in 1981.

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