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Choose the top NFL play of 2010

Published Nov. 4, 2010 6:55 p.m. ET

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Picking the 10 best plays of 2010 was tough. But the job doesn't get any easier. Vote for the one you think deserves the top honors.

Dan Connolly: Unlikely kickoff return

In Week 15’s game between Green Bay and New England, the 6-foot-4, 313-pound Patriots offensive lineman fielded a bouncing Mason Crosby kickoff at the 25-yard line. Connolly saw a lane up the middle, and the race was on. The right guard returned the kick 71 yards, just shy of the goal line.

Kroy Biermann: Interception off Jake Delhomme

In the fourth quarter against the Browns, the Falcons defensive lineman swatted Delhomme’s pass. While the ball fluttered in mid-air, Biermann intercepted the pass just before the ball hit the ground. Biermann returned the interception 41 yards for a touchdown to seal the 20-10 victory in Week 5.

Donald Driver: 61-yard touchdown reception

In Week 13 against the 49ers, Packers wide receiver Donald Driver ignited Lambeau Field with his 61-yard, catch-and-run touchdown. Aaron Rodgers threw a strike to Driver, but it was his run after the catch effort that made this play a highlight. Driver fought off two defenders, then stopped his stride to push 49ers cornerback Nate Clements aside. Driver then dove for the pylon for the touchdown.

Peyton Hillis: Touchdown run vs. Panthers

The Browns running back absolutely trampled Panthers safety Charles Godfrey in Week 12 for a 5-yard touchdown run. The 240-pound running back used every ounce of force he had, putting his head down and leveling the competition.

LeGarrette Blount: Spinning air touchdown

The undrafted rookie went airborne in Week 10 for a 17-yard touchdown run against the Panthers. Blount vaulted over Panthers safety Charles Godfrey. Blount left his feet at the 4-yard line while barrel rolling, stretching his body and extending the football across the goal line for a touchdown.

Brad Smith: Kickoff return vs. Bengals

The Jets kick return specialist made an explosive play on Thanksgiving, breaking the game against Cincinnati wide open. Smith’s 89-yard kickoff return was dazzling, but what made it even more impressive was he lost his shoe during the run to the end zone.

Randy Moss: One-handed touchdown grab vs. Jets

In the second week of the NFL season, Moss made a spectacular, one-handed touchdown grab, by way of Tom Brady. Then with the Patriots, the receiver was single-covered by Jets shutdown cornerback Darrelle Revis. Moss ran a tight route, beating him to get open. Moss got the last laugh as Revis referred to Moss as a “slouch” in the week leading up to the game. Revis, however, tweaked his hamstring on the play and was sidelined two weeks.

Tony Moeaki: One-handed touchdown reception

The Chiefs' rookie tight end made a phenomenal, one-handed touchdown catch against the 49ers in Week 3. Chiefs quarterback Matt Cassel sent the ball over the middle, placing it over Moeaki’s head. Moeaki reached up and pulled the ball down solely with his right hand for an incredible touchdown catch.

DeSean Jackson: Game-winning punt return

With the Eagles and Giants tied 31-31 with 12 seconds remaining in regulation in Week 15, Giants rookie punter Matt Dodge booted a short punt to Jackson. The electrifying return man muffed the ball at first but found an open alley to race toward midfield. Jason Avant provided a seal block to spring Jackson free, and the eye-popping return was on. It was the first game-winning punt return in NFL history.

Mike Thomas: Miracle touchdown grab

In Week 10, the Jaguars were locked at 24 with the Texans with three seconds remaining. Some coaches would call for a knee and play for overtime, but coach Jack Del Rio did just the opposite. David Garrard threw a 50-yard Hail Mary pass into the end zone, which was batted down. But the ball fell into the hands of Mike Thomas for the amazing and memorable Jacksonville victory.