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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski celebrates one of his three touchdown receptions against the Denver Broncos on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. Quarterback Tom Brady threw for six touchdowns and 363 yards in the 45-10 win.(AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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Bill O'Brien comes to Penn State after four years as the New England Patriots' offensive coordinator. Some notable Penn State alumni voiced ojections to the choice. (Associated Press)

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Tom Brady and the New England Patriots can clinch home-field advantage with a win against Buffalo on Sunday. (Associated Press)

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Denver Broncos running back Lance Ball (35) runs for a touchdown against the New England Patriots in the first quarter of an of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady makes a call against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman (8) delivers a pass against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Washington Redskins running back Roy Helu (29) carries the ball during the first half against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Rich Lipski)

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New England Patriots middle linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) intercepts a pass that bounced off Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss (89) late in the fourth quarter to seal a Patriots victory. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson (26) intercepts a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Tiquan Underwood (10) in the endzone in the 4th quarter. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson (26) intercepts a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Tiquan Underwood (10) in the end zone in the 4th quarter. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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James and Adam Finch of Alexandria, Va. look dejected after New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) scored a 24-yard touchdown during the third quarter. (Pratik Shah/The Washington Times)

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New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) scores against Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) on a 23 yard touchdown pass to put the patriots up 34-27 in the 3rd quarter. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins wide receiver David Anderson (88) hauls in a 6-yard touchdown in the third quarter in front of New England Patriots strong safety James Ihedigbo (44). (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins running back Roy Helu (29) is brought down by New England Patriots defensive back Nate Jones (23) and cornerback Kyle Arrington (24) after gaining 12 yards in the third quarter. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) hauls in a 37-yard touchdown reception in front of Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) during third quarter action. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

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Washington Redskins inside linebacker London Fletcher (59) is called for unnecessary roughness for a hit against New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) as he runs for a 3 yard gain during the second quarter. (Andrew Harnik / The Washington Times)