Photos: Patriots advance to AFC title match
Tom Brady tied the record for touchdowns in a playoff game with six against the Broncos, as the Patriots advanced to the AFC Championship game.
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| January 14, 2012
Tight end Rob Gronkowski spiked the ball after scoring his third touchdown of the night against the Broncos.
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Wes Welker and Tiquan Underwood (#10) joined the celebration.
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Rob Gronkowski caught a 10-yard pass from Tom Brady as the Patriots took a 14-0 lead in the first quarter.
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Patriots fans held signs spelling "Gronk" for star tight end Rob Gronkowski.
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Tom Brady celebrated with Deion Branch after his 61-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter.
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Sterling Moore tackled Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas to cause an incompletion.
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Patriots defensive lineman Gerard Warren sacked Tim Tebow in the first half.
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The Patriots' sustained their defensive pressure throughout the game.
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Tight end Aaron Hernandez was brought down by Broncos safety David Bruton in the first quarter.
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These fans at Gillette Stadium were looking for the Patriots to put an end to Tim Tebow's hot streak, and they did.
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It was another big night for Rob Gronkowski and the Patriots as they advanced to next Sunday's AFC title game.
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