NFL Week 12 Highlights: Stevie Mocks Plaxico, Roy Helu Goes Hurdling, Caleb Hanie Can’t Spike

The end result was a 10-second run-off on an intentional grounding call, which ended the game. Hanie took the snap with six seconds to go, and the Bears may not have been set before the ball was put into play anyway. Still, the “oh no, what do I do” look Hanie has as he realizes he needs to do something with the ball is great. And because he triple-clutched a spike, he was called for intentional grounding.

For more on the Bears head over to Windy City Gridiron. For more on the Raiders, check out Silver And Black Pride. Follow the rest of the Week 12 action at SB Nation NFL.

There can’t be a more demoralizing moment for a defender than being hurdled. It’s just bad all-around. One moment, you’ve got a ball-carrier all lined up and the next you’re grasping at air. And the moment will surely be played over and over on highlight shows.

That one’s going to leave a pretty big mark on the ego. Heck of a run by Helu, and an even better hurdle.

Gif after the jump, because this odd collision, which was just Edelman hanging on for dear life, had to be preserved for history’s sake.

It’s a funny moment that doesn’t mean much, but atta boy, Edelman. Way to play like a champion today.

The Chicago Bears began life without quarterback Jay Cutler with a rough start today. Facing the Oakland Raiders in Oakland backup quarterback Caleb Hanie threw two first quarter interceptions. The Raiders capitalized on both of the turnovers, kicking two field goals to go up by a score of 6-0 in the first quarter. Hanie later redeemed himself with a 24-yard drive-saving scramble before finally connecting with Johnny Knox on a 29-yard touchdown pass.

Check out the video of one of Hanie’s interceptions in this game.

Talib took a Matt Hasselback pass 27-yards the other way for the score. It was the second interception of the day for the Titans quarterback.

Here’s video of the interception and the uncontested scamper into the end zone:

Just for good measure, Allen even made the tackle on the play. Granted, it was at the end of a 42-yard return, but still.

Prior to getting hurt, Leinart had completed 10 of 13 passes for 57 yards and a touchdown. He was far from dominant, but he was looking competent, which was more than many of us expected.

Whether or not Leinart returns, though, you have to imagine the Texans will be relying heavily on Arian Foster. He has 62 yards and a touchdown so far.

The St. Louis Rams and the Arizona Cardinals are putting out two of the worst offensive displays you will see all season. The Rams lead 10-3 at the half, after settling for a field goal after taking a penalty because of a confused snap count and allowing a sack to push them from the three-yard line to the 17-yard line. The Rams ended up at the three-yard line thanks to a highlight worthy catch from wide receiver Brandon Lloyd.

That was a 26-yard pass from Sam Bradford, his longest of the game. Lloyd has three catches for 49 yards so far, and as Bradford’s top target, he should pick up some more.

To be entirely fair, it was a pretty good pass. Of course, the announcers in this game are making it sound like this is proof that this throw justifies Leinart’s NFL employment. Those statements ignore the fact that Leinart had looked pretty humdrum before that, completing eight of his first nine passes, but none of them for more than eight yards.

Leinart still has a long ways to go before anyone forgets what a colossal bust he’s been. But this is a place to start, at least.

Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback is continuing his magical debut season today. Newton scored his tenth rushing touchdown in the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts today. That is his tenth rushing touchdown, which ties him for the rookie record, with three quarters left to play against the Colts and five more games in the season.

Check out the video of Newton’s rushing touchdown right here.

Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells had struggled for yardage lately. He has topped the 100-yard mark just once this season. Today he already has 89 yards against the struggling St. Louis Rams, thanks in large part to this 71-yard breakaway run in the first quarter.

Take a look at the video right here.

On Sunday, Blount did this vs. his former team:

Many fans know Blount for his physical outbursts, most notably the punch he threw against Boise State while he was playing for the Oregon Ducks. But man, this is a big, athletic back.

The St. Louis Rams signed wide receiver and return man Nick Miller this week, his second stint with the team this season. Miller made the most of his opportunity early in the game. He returned an Arizona Cardinals punt for an 88-yard touchdown to give the offensively challenged Rams their first points of the day.

Check out the video of Miller’s return right here.