NFL: 5 Most Surprising Performances From Sunday

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Oct 19, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

Which five players put forth the biggest surprising performances during Sunday’s NFL performances?

There were quite a few very entertaining games on Sunday in the NFL, and there were plenty of stories to come away with as well. It was a big week as the stretch run for the playoffs began, and there are plenty of teams that are currently on the bubble as far as the postseason is concerned.

Needless to say, the season is heating up for the playoff contenders and it’s time for players to step up and come through with big games for their teams. There were quite a few big performances on Sunday, and some were in a losing effort. It’s hard to choose between all of them and pick out five in particular that were bigger for their teams than the rest, but some stood out.

That being said, which five NFL players stood out the most yesterday for their teams? Which players left everything on the field and did everything in their power to get a win? There were plenty to choose from, but these five stick out over the rest of them.

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