Patriots coast over the Chiefs
The Patriots routed the Chiefs, 34-3, and are tied with Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and Houston for the best record in the AFC at 7-3.
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| November 22, 2011
Scott Pioli had a big smile and a hug for Wes Welker before the game.
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| November 22, 2011
It took them a while to get rolling against the Chiefs, but once the Patriots did, there was no stopping them.
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| November 22, 2011
Aaron Hernandez looked for some yards following a first-quarter completion.
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| November 22, 2011
Kendrick Lewis of the Chiefs recovered a first-quarter onsides kick, but a penalty on the play negated the turnover.
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| November 22, 2011
Andre Carter sacked Chiefs quarterback Tyler Palko in the first quarter.
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| November 22, 2011
Kyle Love’s block helped spring cornerback Kyle Arrington for more return yardage after his second-quarter interception.
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| November 22, 2011
The undrafted cornerback out of Hofstra was in the right place at the right time not once but twice in last night’s victory.
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| November 22, 2011
Quarterback Tom Brady was battered in the first half as he went just 8 for 16 for 133 yards and was sacked three times.
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| November 22, 2011
The Chiefs’ Wallace Gilberry looked for the ball after Tom Brady fumbled during the second-quarter.
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| November 22, 2011
Mark Anderson sacked Palko in the third quarter.
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| November 22, 2011
Tight end Rob Gronkowski had two key touchdowns for New England in the game.
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| November 22, 2011
Gronkowski sailed into the end zone during the third-quarter, putting the Pats up 17-3.
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| November 22, 2011
Julian Edelman left everyone in the dust as he took a 72 yard third-quarter punt return for a touchdown.
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| November 22, 2011
Bill Belichick congratulated Edelman after he returned a third-quarter punt 72 yards for a touchdown.
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| November 22, 2011
Matt Light was helped off the field in the fourth-quarter after his leg was caught under Tamba Hall.
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| November 22, 2011
The fans had a good time as the Patriots romped over the Chiefs 34-3.
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| November 22, 2011
A fan of Danny Woodhead soaked in the fourth-quarter action.
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| November 22, 2011
After the game, Brady shook hands with Chiefs defensive coordinator and former Pats coach Romeo Crennel.
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| November 22, 2011
Belichick shook hands with Haley after the game.
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| November 22, 2011
The QBs were all smiles as Brady chatted with Palko after the game.
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| November 22, 2011