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Patriots offensive lineman Logan Mankins kept a leaping Colts Antonio Johnson away from quarterback Tom Brady long enough for Brady to throw his first touchdown pass of the game in the second quarter, an 11-yard scoring strike to tight end Rob Gronkowski.

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Rob Gronkowski punctuated his second-quarter touchdown with his trademark spike of the ball.

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Rob Gronkowski celebrated with fans after his second touchdown of the game, this one early in the third quarter.

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Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty tackled Colts running back Donald Brown in the second quarter. On the ground is Patriots linebacker Niko Koutouvides.

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Rob Gronkowski gained nine yards in the third quarter against the Colts' David Caldwell, resulting in a first down at the Colts’ 3-yard line. Moments later, Gronkowski scored his third touchdown of the game.

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The Colts’ Donald Brown evaded Devin McCourty for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

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Injured Colts quarterback Peyton Manning chatted with Patriots quarterback Tom Brady before the game.

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Gambling magnate Steve Wynn, left, smiled as he watched Patriots defensive lineman Vince Wilfork walk by him as he left the field following pre-game warmups. His host, Patriots owner Robert Kraft, is at right.