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Tom Brady was all smiles as he hoisted the AFC Championship trophy.
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Tom Brady celebrated New England?s win after the game.
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Tom Brady congratulated LeGarrette Blount after his touchdown.
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Rob Gronkowski celebrated his third-quarter touchdown.
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Darrelle Revis celebrated after making a third-quarter interception.
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Nate Solder was congratulated after his third-quarter touchdown.
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Tom Brady eluded a tackle attempt as he ran for a second quarter first down.
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Darius Butler couldn?t get to LeGarrette Blount in the second quarter.
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James Develin scored during the first quarter.
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The Colts? Daniel Herron missed a catch in the first quarter.
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Julian Edelman tried to gain more yards after a catch as he was tackled.
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LeGarrette Blount celebrated after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter.
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Julian Edelman rushed during the first quarter.
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Tom Brady warmed up before the game.
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Rob Gronkowski fans came to Gillette Stadium equipped with signs.
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Fans reacted as Tom Brady took the field.
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Punter Ryan Allen greeted Colts kicker (and former Patriot) Adam Vinatieri.
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Fans cheered in the stands before the game.
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Fans jammed in the parking lot before the game.