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Patriots 49, Bills 21

Patriots earn top seed in AFC

Patriots score 49 straight, earn top seed

By Shalise Manza Young

 |  Globe Staff  

  January 02, 2012

New England locked up home field advantage in the AFC playoffs by virtue of its 49-21 win against Buffalo, though once again it took a come-from-behind effort.

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