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Patriots rout overmatched Broncos

Brady throws 6 TDs as New England tramples Denver

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  • slider -- AFC PLAYOFF Patriots/Jets 01/14/2012 Patriots QB Tom Brady throws a pass in the 1st quarter. The New England Patriots play the Denver Broncos in the 2012 AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, MA, Sunday, January 16, 2011. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff Photo)
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    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.
  • slider -- AFC PLAYOFF Patriots/Jets 01/14/2012 Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski #87 spikes the ball after scoring his 3rd touchdown in the closing seconds of the first half in the 2nd quarter. The New England Patriots play the Denver Broncos in the 2012 AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, MA, Sunday, January 16, 2011. (Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Photo)
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    Tight end Rob Gronkowski spiked the ball after scoring his third touchdown of the night against the Broncos.
  • slider -- AFC PLAYOFF Patriots/Jets 01/14/2012 Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski #87 celebrates his 3rd touchdown with WR Wes Welker #83 and WR Tiquan Underwood #10 in the closing seconds of the first half in the 2nd quarter. The New England Patriots play the Denver Broncos in the 2012 AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, MA, Sunday, January 16, 2011. (Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Photo)
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    Wes Welker and Tiquan Underwood (#10) joined the celebration.
  • slider -- AFC PLAYOFF Patriots/Jets 01/14/2012 Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski #87 scores New England's 2nd touchdown in the 1st quarter trailed by the Broncos' CB Andre Goodman #21. The New England Patriots play the Denver Broncos in the 2012 AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, MA, Sunday, January 16, 2011. (Barry Chin/Globe Staff Photo)
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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.
  • Patriots fans held signs spelling "Gronk" for star tight end Rob Gronkowski.
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    Patriots fans held signs spelling "Gronk" for star tight end Rob Gronkowski.
  • slider -- 1-14-12: Foxborough, MA: Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (right) celebrates with wide reciever Deion Branch after Branch's second quarter tocuhdown pass reception. The New England Patriots hosted the Denver Broncos in an NFL AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium. (Globe Staff Photo/Jim Davis) section:sports topic:Patriots-Broncos
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    Tom Brady celebrated with Deion Branch after his 61-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter.
  • slider -- AFC PLAYOFF Patriots/Jets 01/14/2012 The Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas #88 is unable to complete a pass from QB Tim Tebow as he is brought down by the Patriots DB Sterling Moore #29. The New England Patriots play the Denver Broncos in the 2012 AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, MA, Sunday, January 16, 2011. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff Photo)
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    Sterling Moore tackled Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas to cause an incompletion.
  • slider -- AFC PLAYOFF Patriots/Jets 01/14/2012 Patriots DL Gerard Warren #98 celebrates sacking Broncos QB Tim Tebow #15 6 yards on 2nd down. The New England Patriots play the Denver Broncos in the 2012 AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, MA, Sunday, January 16, 2011. (Matthew J. Lee/Globe Staff Photo)
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    Patriots defensive lineman Gerard Warren sacked Tim Tebow in the first half.
  • slider -- 1-14-12: Foxborough, MA: Patriots DL Gerard Warren celebrates after he sacked Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) in the first half. The New England Patriots hosted the Denver Broncos in an NFL AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium. (Globe Staff Photo/Jim Davis) section:sports topic:Patriots-Broncos
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    The Patriots' sustained their defensive pressure throughout the game.
  • slider -- AFC PLAYOFF Patriots/Jets 01/14/2012 Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez #81 is brought down by Broncos S David Bruton #30 in the 1st quarter. The New England Patriots play the Denver Broncos in the 2012 AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, MA, Sunday, January 16, 2011. (Barry Chin/Globe Staff Photo)
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    Tight end Aaron Hernandez was brought down by Broncos safety David Bruton in the first quarter.
  • slider -- AFC PLAYOFF Patriots/Jets 01/14/2012 A Patriots fan holds a sign making fun of Broncos QB Tim Tebow's last name. slider The New England Patriots play the Denver Broncos in the 2012 AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, MA, Sunday, January 16, 2011. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff Photo)
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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.
  • slider --1-14-12: Foxborough, MA: Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is all smiles as he gets a hand from members of the end zone militia as he leaves the field following New England's victory. The New England Patriots hosted the Denver Broncos in an NFL AFC Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium. (Globe Staff Photo/Jim Davis) section:sports topic:Patriots-Broncos
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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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