Best Action Shots of 2015 See All News Dave Boss Award of Excellence, 2015 (Photo of the Year) Action Winner – Carlos M. Saavedra – Sports Illustrated First Place Carlos M. Saavedra – Sports Illustrated, “Great Catch," New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills, Sept. 20, 2015 Second Place Ezra Shaw, Getty Images, “Flying Gronk,” New England Patriots at Denver Broncos, Jan. 24, 2016, AFC Championship. Third Place Jeff Haynes, Image for Panini America/AP Photo, “Eagles Fly...Lions Score,” Philadelphia Eagles at Detroit Lions, Nov. 26, 2015. Hon. Mention Chuck Burton, AP Photo, “Texans Panthers Football,” Houston Texans at Carolina Panthers, Sept. 20, 2015. Hon. Mention Mike Carlson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, “Dodging Panthers,” Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Oct. 4, 2015. Hon. Mention David Eulitt, The Kansas City Star, “Floating for the Score,” Cleveland Browns at Kansas City Chiefs, Dec. 27, 2015. Hon. Mention Tom Fox, Dallas Morning News, “Packer Sack,” Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers, Dec. 13, 2015. Hon. Mention Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports, no title, Carolina Panthers vs. Denver Broncos, Feb. 7, 2016, Super Bowl 50. Story | Feature Photos Back to news