Game 10: Patriots 59, Colts 24
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady crouched in a huddle before hosting the Colts.
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Rob Gronkowski, who had two touchdowns, made a long reception in the first quarter.
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Julian Edelman, who had 222 all-purpose yards, advanced downfield Colts as safety Tom Zbikowski tried to make a tackle in the first quarter.
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Colts running back Delone Carter opened the scoring with a first-quarter touchdown.
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Patriots receiver Wes Welker was tackled by the Colts' Jerrell Freeman during the first half.
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Gronkowski was tackled by Freeman after an 18-yard reception during the second quarter.
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Brady eluded Colts defensive end Ricardo Mathews to get a pass off during the second quarter.
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Edelman returned this punt 68 yards for a touchdown during the second quarter.
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Edelman high-stepped into the end zone as he celebrated the score.
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It was one of two touchdowns during the game for Edelman.
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Patriots head coach Bill Belichick took some time meeting with defensive players on the bench during the game.
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New Patriots cornerback Aqib Talib returned a interception for a touchdown during second quarter.
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Talib was congratulated by Jerod Mayo, left, and Alfonzo Dennard, right, after his score.
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Gronkowski couldn't be stopped by Zbikowski as he headed into the end zone with a third quarter 24 yard touchdown reception.
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Colts defensive end Cory Redding was helped off the field in the second half.
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Gronkowski was pushed out of bounds by Freeman after a 31-yard reception during third quarter.
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Brady celebrated with teammate Gronkowski after their 24-yard touchdown connection during third quarter.
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Gronkowski did his customary spike, but went on to suffer a broken left forearm late in the fourth quarter.
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Patriots running back Stevan Ridley was upended by Cassius Vaughn and Antoine Bethea after an 11-yard run during the third quarter.
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Colts quarterback Andrew Luck picked himself off the turf after throwing his third interception during the fourth quarter.
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Gronkowski, right, celebrated a touchdown with Edelman as Zbikowski walked away.
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Colts punter Pat McAfee had to tackle Edelman to prevent a potential second punt return for a touchdown.
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Brady ended up with 331 yards passing and three touchdown tosses.
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Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard also returned an interception for a touchdown.
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Patriots running back Shane Vereen capped the scoring with a 4-yard run in the fourth quarter.
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Brady led the Patriots to 59 points, which tied the franchise record.
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It marked the second time this season, and fifth since 2007, that the Patriots scored more than 50 points in one game.
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