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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady gestured from the line of scrimmage during the first half.

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Dolphins safety Reshad Jones dived into the end zone after intercepting Brady in the first quarter, but the score was called back because of a penalty.

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Despite having Dolphins defensive end Cameron Wake wrapped around his legs, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady spotted an open Wes Welker with a pass that gave New England the ball at the Miami 11 yard line.

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Dolphins punter Brandon Fields was brought down by Patriots defenders after he couldn't handle the snap from center cleanly in the first quarter.

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Dolphins fullback Jorvorskie Lane fumbled as he was tackled by Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo during the first half.

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Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork recovered the ball after Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill was sacked and fumbled during the first half.

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Patriots head coach Bill Belichick argued a call with head linesman Jim Howey during the first half.

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Brady handed the ball to running back Danny Woodhead during the first half.

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Welker was all alone as he walked into the end zone with a second quarter touchdown.

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Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill was hit by cornerback Kyle Arrington as Miami head coach Joe Philbin looked on.

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Arrington helped break up this pass intended for Brian Hartline.

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Dolphins linebacker Karlos Dansby grabbed Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez during the second half.

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Welker waited in the huddle as the Patriots offense got into gear.

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Brady called out a play during the second half.

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Dolphins safety Chris Clemons grabbed Hernandez by his face mask during the second half.

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But Hernandez was able to break away from Clemons.

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Patriots defenders Vince Wilfork Devin McCourty, and Kyle Love combined to stop Miami running back Daniel Thomas.

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Welker ran through the end zone to score as Dolphins cornerback R.J. Stanford gave chase in the second quarter.

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Brady was sacked by Dolphins safety Reshad Jones.

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Patriots defensive end Trevor Scott celebrated after sacking Tannehill during the second half.

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Matthew Slater, left, and Marquice Cole shared a laugh as they left the field following New England's AFC East title-clinching win.