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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arrington helped break up this pass intended for Brian Hartline.

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

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

Brady called out a play during the second half.

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

But Hernandez was able to break away from Clemons.

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

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

Brady was sacked by Dolphins safety Reshad Jones.

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

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