Top 10 NFL Plays of 2012

     While the 2012 NFL season may be over, we have decided to wrap-up the year of football with the top 10 plays of 2012. Please be sure to comment on your rankings. Also, be sure to like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/thenflreport or subscribe to our Youtube channel!

10. David Akers 63 yard field goal: David Akers kicked off the 2012 regular season with a record-tying 63 yard field goal. Though his incredible Week 1 performance was misleading, Akers will always be in the record book.

9. Reggie Wayne one-handed catch vs Packers: Wayne and Andrew Luck developed a strong relationship in Luck's rookie season, and Wayne's touchdown helped lead Indianapolis passed the Green Bay Packers.

8. Jason Avant Leaping one-handed catch in Tampa: With the score locked, Jason Avant extended his entire body in order to make a one-handed catch.

7. Mike Wallace diving catch vs. Kansas City: Even though Mike Wallace is leaving Pittsburgh, Wallace left a final mark with the franchise when he made one of the year's best catches in an overtime win.

6. Robert Griffin III 76 yard run vs. Vikings: RGIII proved himself in the NFL when he ran for 76 yards in a night game against the Vikings. On third down and less than 3 minutes left in the game, RGIII won the game for Washington with his touchdown run.



5. Cam Newton somersaults into the end zone: Atlanta was heavily favored over the Carolina Panthers in a Week 14 matchup, but don't tell Cam Newton. Newton increased the Panthers' lead to 23 with an incredible somersault, and they went on to win over the Falcons.

4. Jacoby Jones scores off a 108 yard kick return in Super Bowl XLVII: The Baltimore Ravens were already destroying the San Francisco 49ers, but Jacoby Jones and his 108 yard kickoff return nearly put the game out of reach.



3. Adrian Peterson runs for 82 yards against Green Bay: The main theme of Adrian Peterson's 2012 season was to never give up, a quality he clearly exhibited in this run against Green Bay. Peterson broke several tackles on the outside, and then, GONE.



2. Ray Rice converts on 4th and 29: Yes, the Baltimore Ravens went on to win Super Bowl XLVII, but had Rice not converted on this 4th and 29, their road to the Super Bowl would have been slightly more difficult.



1. Vick Ballard dives into the end zone for the win: The screen pass from Andrew Luck did not seem like much, but Vick Ballard turned the pass into a game winning touchdown thanks to his successful leap.

Top 10 NFL Uniforms of All-Time

     In our first list of the 2013 NFL off-season, The NFL Report will rank the greatest NFL uniforms in the history of the game. Most of the uniforms in our list are not the traditional team jerseys that you see every Sunday. Instead, the uniforms in our top 10 consist of the alternative uniforms that franchises use from time to time. We do not expect you, the reader, to agree with all of our choices, so we would highly appreciate for you to comment on the posts. Also, be sure to subscribe to us on YouTube or Facebook!

Top 10 Helmet Designs: Green Bay Packers

1. Green Bay Packers: Not only does Green Bay have the best football stadium (for our segment on the three best stadiums in the NFL, click here), the Packers also rank first overall for the league's best helmet designs. The "G" on the side of the helmet is well known among every football fan, young and old. With so much history behind this organization, the yellow and green Packers helmet is here to stay, for it not only represents the city of Green Bay, but the entire National Football League, and all that it stands for.

Top 10 Helmet Designs: Pittsburgh Steelers

2. Pittsburgh Steelers: Since the club's creation in 1933, Pittsburgh's main colors have been black and yellow. However, their helmet initially had a yellow background with no logo on the side. By 1963, Pittsburgh had both a logo, and the black background we know today. The Steelers remain the only team to have a logo on just one side of their helmet, which adds a certain uniqueness to this uniform. I may prefer those old fashioned gold helmets over today's, but many would agree PIttsburgh is well deserving of the number two spot, and maybe even first overall.

Top 10 Helmet Designs: San Diego Chargers

3. San Diego Chargers: San Diego's famous head wear has been simplified since the franchise was established in 1960, where today's helmet has a lone lightning bolt on either side. The white background looks great, especially when matched up with those powder-blue jerseys. These modified helmets remind us all of the AFL jerseys we know quite well, and adds a piece of history to a modern jersey.

Top 10 Helmet Designs: Kansas City Chiefs

4. Kansas City Chiefs: Kansas City's helmet may not be as exciting as their jersey (for The NFL Report's Top 10 Jerseys, click here), but the Chiefs still have one of the better helmets in the NFL. My one critic for this head protector is the lack of stripes; two yellow stripes down the middle would improve Kansas City's helmet tremendously. The helmet we know today has been around since 1974, and manages to crack the top ten by nabbing our number four spot.

Top 10 Helmet Designs: Miami Dolphins

5. Miami Dolphins: Few would call the Miami Dolphin logo "intimidating", but I also have never met anyone who is not a fan of this helmet. The orange and aqua blue goes along perfectly with the Miami theme. A light blue face mask and white background also adds to the specialty of a historic helmet.

Top 10 Helmet Designs: New York Giants

6. New York Giants: One of the more basic designs in the NFL, New York has the famous NY on the side, a royal blue background, and a red stripe down the middle. There is nothing too special about this helmet, and that is what makes it so great. The red stripe has been left untouched, but they simplified the helmet even more by changing the side logo from "GIANTS" to the "ny" we know today. Sure, it is simple, but the Giants of New York clearly deserve a spot on our top ten.

Top 10 Helmet Designs: Cincinnati Bengals

7. Cincinnati Bengals: The Bengals are only one of three teams to not have a logo on the side of their helmet, which only adds to the importance of the stripes. Along with the striped theme, this color duo of black and orange has a certain sharpness to it. All of Cincinnati's previous helmets were great, and the streak continued when they added "tigers skin" to their head gear in 2004. Love it or hate it, you have to admit the Bengals were 100% original when designing their fabulous helmet.

Top 10 Helmet Designs: Minnesota Vikings

8. Minnesota Vikings: The old purple and gold is one of the most famous color schemes in football, so it is no surprise Minnesota tops out at number eight on this list. Purple in football? Not quite the manliest of colors, but the Vikings somehow manage to rock those colorful helmets. The horn is well known among everyone, and I hope this helmet survives deep into the future of the NFL.

Top 10 Helmet Designs: Cleveland Browns

9. Cleveland Browns: When talking about the Cleveland Browns helmet among fellow football fans, they either love it or hate it; this helmet is all a matter of opinion. The jerseys are hideous, but these solid orange helmets are quite possibly the most well known among football fans. So why are the helmets orange? Aren't these guys called the Browns? There are several stories on why Cleveland chose pumpkin colored head protectors, but if you think you know the answer, please respond in the comment section below. Even if we may never know the history of this team's helmet design, it is still one of the most iconic in pro football.

Top 10 Helmet Designs: Buffalo Bills

10. Buffalo Bills: I have always been a huge fan of the Buffalo Bills attire, and the helmet is no different. The 2011 helmets highly resemble those from the 1960s, my personal favorite of Buffalo headwear. The present day Bills helmet has a solid white background, the team's logo, and the three stripe approach, something you can never go wrong with. Many teams have chosen the red, white, and blue as their main colors, so Buffalo's color scheme would not be called "original." However, our nation's colors have always been a fan favorite, and is why Buffalo is able to crack the top ten.

Top 10 Helmet Designs: Arizona Cardinals

Honorable Mention: Arizona Cardinals: Helmets with white backgrounds are my cup of tea, and the Arizona Cardinals' helmet is no different. Not only do I love their logo (possible top 10 in the future? Maybe...), but the helmet by itself is great as well. Many people oppose of the Cardinals helmet, citing it as "boring." Sometimes, though, simplicity is the best policy, and the Cardinals won't be afraid to tell you that.

Top 10 Helmet Designs

     Throughout the history of the National Football League, helmets have not only protected the players from head injuries, but helped teams create a design that will be engrained in their minds. Overtime, we moved away from the "leatherheads", and forward to the helmets we know today (granted, not QUITE as safe, but you get my point). There are currently 32 helmets to choose from, but only 10 shall be listed. Obviously, there will be controversy, and therefore I wish for you to voice your opinion in the comment section below. Also, feel free to comment, subscribe, or like us on Facebook at facebook.com/thenflreport! Finally, if you wish to set up a link exchange with The NFL Report, email me at ledzepfan09@gmail.com!

Top 10 NFL Logos

     In sports, the logo serves as symbol for a franchise, as it is embedded in every jersey, helmet, and merchandise product. Each team's logo should be creative in its own way, while fully capturing each team's identity. Obviously, there are many logos that are hit-and-miss designs, but on the opposite end of the spectrum, some teams have logos that look pretty special. This list is entirely opinion based, so we would love to hear your rankings in the comment section below. Like us on Facebook at Facebook.com/thenflreport or on Twitter at https://twitter.com/NFLReport365!