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Deion Branch’s fourth-quarter touchdown helped the Patriots claim a 37-16 win against the Jets last night.

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Tom Brady threw three touchdown passes.

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Devin McCourty (32) took down the Jets' Santonio Holmes in the first quarter.

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Wes Welker got slammed as he attempted to catch a pass in the first quarter.

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Chad Ochocinco had a 53-yard catch-and-run that put New England in the red zone in the first half.

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Jets head coach Rex Ryan appeared disgusted as Deion Branch blew past New York's Kyle Wilson.

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Rob Gronkowski lost control of the ball on this play late in the first half, but the Patriots retained possession.

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Gronkowski scored late in the second quarter.

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Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich (50) returned a fourth quarter interception for a touchdown.

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The Patriots improved to 6-3 with the win, while the Jets fell to 5-4.

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Patriots safety Patrick Chung had to sit out due to a foot injury.

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Rival fans hung out before the start of the game.

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Singer Jon Bon Jovi (right) talked with a referee before kickoff.