While the N.F.L. generally avoided the alarming off-field episodes that plagued it a year ago, the product on the field was rarely memorable.
Except when officials were making incorrect calls, perhaps. Or when a standout receiver, the Giants’ Odell Beckham Jr., was losing control and drawing three personal fouls (and a subsequent suspension). Or when the Packers got even for the “Fail Mary” of a few years back with their own desperation throw on the final play to beat Detroit.
There were plenty of award-winning incidents and performers to fill up the Offbeat Awards, though. Here they are:
BEST GAME Arizona’s 34-31 escape against Cincinnati in Week 11.