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Dan Shaughnessy

Championship days are all over for the Patriots

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  • The Broncos' Tony Carter couldn't make the catch for an interception.
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    The Broncos' Tony Carter couldn't make the catch for an interception.
  • Julian Edelman had little room to run after catching this first-quarter pass. The Broncos hosted the Patriots in the AFC Championship game.
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    Julian Edelman had little room to run after catching this first-quarter pass. The Broncos hosted the Patriots in the AFC Championship game.
  • Carter broke up a pass intended for Matthew Slater.
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    Carter broke up a pass intended for Matthew Slater.
  • Peyton Manning completed a 12-yard pass to Montee Ball.
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    Peyton Manning completed a 12-yard pass to Montee Ball.
  • Manning completed a touchdown pass to Jacob Tamme.
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    Manning completed a touchdown pass to Jacob Tamme.
  • The Denver crowd erupted in celebration.
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    The Denver crowd erupted in celebration.
  • Eric Decker (left) celebrated with teammate Tamme after Tamme's 1-yard touchdown reception.
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    Eric Decker (left) celebrated with teammate Tamme after Tamme's 1-yard touchdown reception.
  • Tamme pointed to the sky in celebration.
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    Tamme pointed to the sky in celebration.
  • The Broncos were able to shut down the Patriots' running game Sunday afternoon.
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    The Broncos were able to shut down the Patriots' running game Sunday afternoon.
  • Wes Welker hit the turf after he hauled in a pass.
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    Former Patriot receiver Wes Welker hit the turf after he hauled in a pass.
  • Knowshon Moreno leaped over Duron Harmon, breaking loose for a long gain.
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    Knowshon Moreno leaped over Duron Harmon, breaking loose for a long gain.
  • Shane Vereen was tripped up by Mike Adams on a second-quarter run.
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    Shane Vereen was tripped up by Mike Adams on a second-quarter run.
  • Aqib Talib grimaced in pain after he was injured in the first half. Talib had been hit by Welker.
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    Aqib Talib grimaced in pain after he was injured in the first half. Talib had been hit by Welker.
  • Tom Brady threw a pass in the third quarter.
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    Tom Brady threw a pass in the third quarter.
  • Terrance Knighton sacked Brady for a 10-yard loss.
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    Terrance Knighton sacked Brady for a 10-yard loss.
  • The ball went over to the Broncos on downs after Knighton's play.
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    The ball went over to the Broncos on downs after Knighton's play.
  • The Broncos celebrated Knighton sacking Brady.
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    The Broncos celebrated Knighton sacking Brady.
  • LeGarrette Blount was brought down by Danny Trevathan.
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    LeGarrette Blount was brought down by Danny Trevathan.
  • Demaryius Thomas beat Alfonzo Dennard for a touchdown in the third quarter.
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    Demaryius Thomas beat Alfonzo Dennard for a touchdown in the third quarter.
  • Thomas celebrated in the end zone.
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    Thomas celebrated in the end zone.
  • Manning pointed out his protection in the fourth quarter.
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    Manning pointed out his protection in the fourth quarter.
  • The Patriots struggled throughout the game.
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    The Patriots struggled throughout the game.
  • Jamie Collins tackled Julius Thomas after a 37-yard reception.
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    Jamie Collins tackled Julius Thomas after a 37-yard reception.
  • The Broncos went on to take a 26-16 win over the Patriots.
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    The Broncos went on to take a 26-16 win over the Patriots.
  • The loss meant an end to the Patriots' season, which was marked by dynamic victories and devastating injuries.
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    The loss meant an end to the Patriots' season, which was marked by dynamic victories and devastating injuries.
  • Wesley Woodyard (left) and teammate Duke Ihenacho were jubilant over the Broncos' win.
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    Wesley Woodyard (left) and teammate Duke Ihenacho were jubilant over the Broncos' win.
  • Brady and Manning shook hands and exchanged words after the game.
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    Brady and Manning shook hands and exchanged words after the game.
  • Bill Belichick's defense hardly laid a finger on Manning — not only zero sacks, but also zero quarterback hits on 43 pass attempts.
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    Bill Belichick's defense hardly laid a finger on Manning — not only zero sacks, but also zero quarterback hits on 43 pass attempts.
  • Manning donned his AFC Championship gear. The Broncos advance to the Super Bowl.
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    Manning donned his AFC Championship gear. The Broncos advance to the Super Bowl.
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