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The Patriots paused for a moment of silence to remember victims of the Newtown, Conn., shooting.

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The 49ers' Dashon Goldson was tripped up by Patriots punt returner Wes Welker but not before he picked up a first down on a first quarter fake punt.

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49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick beat Patriots lineman Justin Francis to the ball as he recovered his own first quarter fumble.

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49ers receiver Randy Moss caught a pass thrown by quarterback Colin Kaepernick to score a touchdown in the first quarter.

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Patriots running back Shane Vereen fumbled as he was hit by the 49ers' NaVorro Bowman. The ball was recovered by San Francisco.

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Tom Brady reacted after a missed opportunity in the first half .

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Brandon Lloyd was unable to catch this pass under the pressure of Carlos Rogers in the first half.

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Wes Welker couldn't bring down Carlos Rogers as he returned an interception 53 yards.

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49ers cornerback Tarell Brown broke up a pass in the end zone intended for Deion Branch.

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Brady was tossed to the ground by 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith.

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Bill Belichick reacted to an official's call in the second quarter.

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Brandon Lloyd went high to catch this pass from Tom Brady in the second quarter.

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49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick ran the ball in the second quarter.

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Alfonzo Dennard deflected the ball away from Randy Moss in the second quarter.

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Danny Woodhead ran in between the 49ers' NaVarro Bowman and Tarell Brown during second quarter.

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Dont'a Hightower stopped 49ers running back Frank Gore for a short gain during third quarter.

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Patriots tight end Michael Hoomanawanui made a long reception in front of Donte Whitner during third quarter.

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Kaepernick felt the pressure of Rob Ninkovich in the second half.

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49ers coach Jim Harbaugh argued with side judge Keith Washington and head linesman Mark Hittner.

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Danny Woodhead celebrated after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter.

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49ers receiver Michael Crabtree spiked the ball over the goal post after scoring in the third quarter.

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Bill Belichick watched Brady come off the field after a turnover.

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A helmet-less Ray McDonald sacked Tom Brady during the second half.

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Brady looked towards the line judge after a 5-yard run in the fourth quarter.

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Rob Ninkovich was turned upside down as he sacked Colin Kaepernick in the fourth quarter.

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Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was tackled by the 49ers' Donte Whitner, bottom, and Patrick Willis in the fourth quarter.

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Patrick Chung (left) and Matthew Slater stopped San Francisco's LaMichael James during fourth quarter.

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Brandon Lloyd hauled in this pass in front of Chris Culliver in the fourth quarter.

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Dashon Goldson broke up this pass intended for Aaron Hernandez in the second half.

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Brandon Lloyd showed his frustration after an incomplete pass in front of Chris Culliver during the fourth quarter.

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Brady left the field during a timeout in the fourth quarter.

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Michael Crabtree tossed his hat to some San Francisco fans as he left the field following the victory.