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A snowy day for football in the U.S.

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Gail Burton / The Associated Press Snow falls as Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel (centre) prepares to hand the ball off to running back Adrian Peterson (28) in the first half of the game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, Md., Sunday.
Gail Burton / The Associated Press Snow falls as Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel (centre) prepares to hand the ball off to running back Adrian Peterson (28) in the first half of the game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, Md., Sunday.
Nick Wass / The Associated Press Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marlon Brown (14) scores a touchdown in the second half against the Minnesota Vikings.
Nick Wass / The Associated Press Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marlon Brown (14) scores a touchdown in the second half against the Minnesota Vikings.
Tribune Media MCT Baltimore Ravens linebacker Arthur Brown (left) tackles Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, who fumbles the football as he falls and is injured during the second quarter. The Ravens beat the Vikings 29-26.
Tribune Media MCT Baltimore Ravens linebacker Arthur Brown (left) tackles Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson, who fumbles the football as he falls and is injured during the second quarter. The Ravens beat the Vikings 29-26.
Nick Wass / The Associated Press Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson lies on the field after injuring himself on a play in the first half of the game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Nick Wass / The Associated Press Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson lies on the field after injuring himself on a play in the first half of the game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Nick Wass / The Associated Press Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (left) hands the ball off to running back Ray Rice as snow falls in the first half of the game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Nick Wass / The Associated Press Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (left) hands the ball off to running back Ray Rice as snow falls in the first half of the game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Gail Burton / The Associated Press Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) tries to stay in bounds as he rushes the ball past Baltimore Ravens linebacker Pernell McPhee.
Gail Burton / The Associated Press Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) tries to stay in bounds as he rushes the ball past Baltimore Ravens linebacker Pernell McPhee.
CP Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (right) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen as he rushes the ball in the first half.
CP Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (right) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen as he rushes the ball in the first half.
Mike Roemer / The Associated Press Green Bay Packers fan Jeff Kahlow makes his way to Lambeau Field before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Mike Roemer / The Associated Press Green Bay Packers fan Jeff Kahlow makes his way to Lambeau Field before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Don Wright / The Associated Press Miami Dolphins cornerback Nolan Carroll (left) can't come up with the interception of a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Markus Wheaton during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Don Wright / The Associated Press Miami Dolphins cornerback Nolan Carroll (left) can't come up with the interception of a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Markus Wheaton during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Don Wright / The Associated Press Miami Dolphins fans watch the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Don Wright / The Associated Press Miami Dolphins fans watch the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh on Sunday.
Evan Vucci / The Associated Press Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dexter McCluster (bottom) slides between Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (left) and wide receiver Junior Hemingway (88) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md. on Sunday.
Evan Vucci / The Associated Press Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dexter McCluster (bottom) slides between Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (left) and wide receiver Junior Hemingway (88) during the first half of an NFL football game in Landover, Md. on Sunday.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press Snow-covered cars occupy a parking lot at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press Snow-covered cars occupy a parking lot at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press Fans covered with snow wait in the stands before an NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Detroit Lions in Philadelphia on Sunday.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press Fans covered with snow wait in the stands before an NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Detroit Lions in Philadelphia on Sunday.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press Philadelphia Eagles personnel clear snow from the field before Sunday's game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Detroit Lions.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press Philadelphia Eagles personnel clear snow from the field before Sunday's game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Detroit Lions.
Michael Perez / The Associated Press Nick Foles (centre) of the Philadelphia Eagles can't hang on to the ball during the first half of the game against the Detroit Lions.
Michael Perez / The Associated Press Nick Foles (centre) of the Philadelphia Eagles can't hang on to the ball during the first half of the game against the Detroit Lions.
Yong Kim / The Associated Press Fans watch the Philadelphia Eagles play the Detroit Lions as snow falls during the first quarter of Sunday's NFL football game in Philadelphia.
Yong Kim / The Associated Press Fans watch the Philadelphia Eagles play the Detroit Lions as snow falls during the first quarter of Sunday's NFL football game in Philadelphia.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz walks the sidelines during the first half.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz walks the sidelines during the first half.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz walks the sidelines as snow falls.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz walks the sidelines as snow falls.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press Detroit Lions players warm themselves during the first half.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press Detroit Lions players warm themselves during the first half.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press The Detroit Lions huddle during a snowstorm in the first half.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press The Detroit Lions huddle during a snowstorm in the first half.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson (left) catches a pass as Cary Williams of the Philadelphia Eagles gives chase during the first half.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson (left) catches a pass as Cary Williams of the Philadelphia Eagles gives chase during the first half.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press The Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions battle it out in the snow in Philadelphia on Sunday.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press The Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions battle it out in the snow in Philadelphia on Sunday.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press Fans are covered with snow during the first half of the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press Fans are covered with snow during the first half of the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions on Sunday.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press Philadelphia Eagles' Riley Cooper (left) kicks up the snow as he pulls in a two-point conversion as Chris Houston of the Detroit Lions defends during the second half.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press Philadelphia Eagles' Riley Cooper (left) kicks up the snow as he pulls in a two-point conversion as Chris Houston of the Detroit Lions defends during the second half.
Michael Perez / The Associated Press Philadelphia Eagles' DeSean Jackson (top) is tackled by Jeremy Ross of the Detroit Lions during the second half.
Michael Perez / The Associated Press Philadelphia Eagles' DeSean Jackson (top) is tackled by Jeremy Ross of the Detroit Lions during the second half.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press DeSean Jackson of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates in the snow after a touchdown during the second half.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press DeSean Jackson of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates in the snow after a touchdown during the second half.
Michael Perez / The Associated Press Detroit Lions' Jeremy Ross (right) returns a punt for a touchdown as Philadelphia Eagles' Chris Polk gives chase during the second half of an NFL football game in Philadelphia on Sunday.
Michael Perez / The Associated Press Detroit Lions' Jeremy Ross (right) returns a punt for a touchdown as Philadelphia Eagles' Chris Polk gives chase during the second half of an NFL football game in Philadelphia on Sunday.
Yong Kim / Philadelphia Daily News / MCT Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles (centre) floats the football to Brent Celek (centre right) late in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday.
Yong Kim / Philadelphia Daily News / MCT Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles (centre) floats the football to Brent Celek (centre right) late in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles runs off the field at the end of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 34-20.
Matt Rourke / The Associated Press Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles runs off the field at the end of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday in Philadelphia. The Eagles won 34-20.

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