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David Banks, Getty Images Turnovers and injuries to starting quarterbacks factored heavily in the outcome of several contests on Sunday. Here’s a recap of all of this week’s games:

Getty Images Millions of Americans took time to observe Veterans Day in cities across the nation on Sunday.

Mike Ehrmann, Getty Images Rookie quarterback Andrew Luck ran for two touchdowns, and the Indianapolis Colts dominated the Jacksonville Jaguars, 27-10, in Jacksonville on Thursday night.

Chris Graythen, Getty Images Drew Brees threw two touchdown passes and Patrick Robinson scored on a 99-yard interception return, as the New Orleans Saints beat the Philadelphia Eagles, 28-13, in the Superdome on Monday night.

Rich Schultz, Getty Images Record-setting individual performances highlighted the Week 9 action of the 2012 NFL season. Here’s a recap of this week’s games:

Stephen Dunn, Getty Images Philip Rivers threw two touchdown passes and the Chargers’ defense added two late scores on Chiefs’ turnovers, as San Diego routed visiting Kansas City, 31-13, on Thursday night.

Norm Hall, Getty Images Alex Smith completed 18 of 19 pass attempts for 232 yards and three touchdowns, and the San Francisco 49ers beat the Arizona Cardinals, 24-3, in Arizona on Monday night.

Tom Pennington, Getty Images The New York Giants won despite blowing a big lead, and the Atlanta Falcons remained undefeated. Here’s a recap of all of Sunday’s action:

Leon Halip, Getty Images Marco Scutaro’s line drive single scored Ryan Theriot with the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, on Sunday night in Detroit to complete a four-game sweep of the 2012 World Series.

Mark Wilson, Getty Images New York, New Jersey and other coastal states announced evacuations of citizens living in low-lying coastal areas on Sunday, as Hurricane Sandy and an accompanying storm surge threatened the East Coast of the United States.