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Patriots owner Robert Kraft greeted Patriots fans Shawn Johnson and his daughter Samantha, both from California, before the game.

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Patriots head coach Bill Belichick talked to his defense early in the game.

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Tom Brady directed his offense during the first half.

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Patriots running back Stevan Ridley ran into the end zone to score the Patriots only touchdown in the first half.

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The Bills' Fred Jackson ran against the Patriots during the first half .

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Buffalo tight end Scott Chandler celebrated his touchdown catch with fans during the first half.

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Tom Brady passed during the first quarter.

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Stevan Ridley celebrated his first half touchdown.

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Scott Chandler hung onto the ball for a touchdown during the first half.

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Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones celebrated his sack of Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick during the first quarter.

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Bills receiver Donald Jones left Patriots free safety Patrick Chung in his wake on this 68-yard touchdown.

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Ryan Fitzpatrick was tackled by Patriots safety Tavon Wilson.

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Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels celebrated with his players on the sidelines.

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The Patriots defense celebrated after forcing a fumble by Bills running back Fred Jackson.

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Patriots receiver Brandon Lloyd made a touchdown catch next to Aaron Williams during the second half .

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Brandon Lloyd leaped for this 25-yard touchdown reception during the fourth quarter.

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A pumped up Tom Brady celebrated with Brandon Lloyd after the 25-yard touchdown.

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Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty broke a tackle en route to a 34-yard interception return.

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Bills coach Chan Gailey talked with referee John Parry in the fourth quarter.

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Tom Brady ran for a touchdown during the second half.

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Patriots offensive lineman Ryan Wendell (left), Tom Brady, and running back Brandon Bolden celebrated the quarterback's touchdown.

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Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski caught this ball on an onside kick attempt by the Bills.

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Patriots running back Brandon Bolden is brought down just short of the end zone in the fourth quarter.

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Patriots safety Tavon Wilson celebrated his interception with Devin McCourty in the fourth quarter.

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Rob Gronkowski celebrated a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

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Stevan Ridley ran into the end zone to give the Patriots a two-touchdown during the fourth quarter.

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From left, Patriots tight end Daniel Fells, Stevan Ridley and Rob Gronkowski celebrated Ridley's touchdown in the fourth quarter.

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Patriots coach Bill Belichick applauded after Tom Brady's touchdown pass to Brandon Lloyd in the fourth quarter.

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Tom Brady walked off the field a winner.