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07:38 PM ET 12.30 | There isn't a better story in the NFL this season than Chuck Pagano. Diagnosed with leukemia a few months ago, Pagano has spent the season fighting -- not on the sidelines, but in a hospital bed. He beat cancer -- he beat the hell out of cancer -- and was back on the sidelines on Sunday, leading his Colts in Week 17 against the Texans. The Colts showed up in a big way, downing the Texans 28-16 in the final game of the regular season. For Pagano, it was a perfect way to put a bow on the regular season as his team heads into the playoffs, capping a remarkable turnaround from 2011.

Chuck Pagano, Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

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December 30, 2012 08:12 PM ET

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Who would've thunk it? Good for him! Pagano, as did the Colts, overcame a lot this year.

roamer

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December 30, 2012 08:24 PM ET

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Is Lovie Smith fired yet?

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December 30, 2012 09:12 PM ET

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Chuckstrong!

THE BISHOP!

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December 30, 2012 09:12 PM ET

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Chuckstrong...right on!

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December 30, 2012 10:13 PM ET

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Great Job!!!

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December 31, 2012 01:00 AM ET

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They showed one of the cheerleaders who shaved her head in solidarity with Coach Pagano. More shots of shaved cheerleaders would have been appreciated.

I think the Colts can beat Baltimore next week, too.