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NFL took small step in Week 9 toward recapturing its magic

The smallest slate of Sunday games this season produced something the NFL was sorely lacking during the 2016 campaign: smiles.

There were LOL moments such as Pittsburgh’s Chris Boswell whiffing on a fancy onside kick attempt in horrific fashion, Oakland punter Marquette King imitating the dance moves of Denver all-star linebacker Von Miller and Lambeau Field being invaded by a squirrel that delayed action in the Indianapolis-Green Bay game.

Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce turned the tables on the referees in absurd fashion — and was subsequently ejected — by throwing his towel at an official after being flagged.