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FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2016, file photo, New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) runs from Baltimore Ravens cornerback Kyle Arrington (24) after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. This weekend will mark the first playoff appearances for a handful of New England newcomers who have had an impact for the Patriots this season. Defensive end Chris Long and receiver Chris Hogan have both become important contributors on their respective sides of the ball. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Several Patriots readying for first playoff appearance

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks to pass, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Brady throws for 3 scores to help Pats beat Miami 35-14

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

New England Patriots wide receiver Michael Floyd (14) celebrates his touchdown, during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Patriots clinch home-field advantage by beating Dolphins

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

FILE - In a Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016 file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, in Denver. With a victory Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, at Miami, the Patriots would improve to 8-0 in away games and clinch postseason home-field advantage.(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Pats try to clinch AFC home-field advantage against Miami

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Recent road woes on minds of Patriots as they prep for Miami

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 30, 2016, file photo, New York Jets coach Todd Bowles stands on the sideline during the team's NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland. Bowles has been hospitalized with what the team says is an &quot;undisclosed illness,&quot; and he did not travel for the game at New England on Saturday. In a statement posted Friday, Dec. 23, on the team's website, the Jets say Bowles is in stable condition, but it is uncertain if he will eventually join the team in time for the game. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

The Latest: Falcons clinch, playoff picture becomes clearer

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount gets a lift from teammates including Joe Thuney, left, and Shaq Mason, right, to celebrate his touchdown run against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Patriots close in on AFC top seed with 41-3 win over Jets

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2016, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Foxborough, Mass. New England tripped into the playoffs last season following an overtime loss at New York and 10-point loss at Miami that saw the Patriots rest several starters and use Brady sparingly. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)

Pats can avoid pitfall of 2015 with win over struggling Jets

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Brady makes wish come true for Boxford boy

By ETHAN FORMAN - Associated Press

FILE - in this Oct. 16, 2016, file photo, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) catches a pass between Cincinnati Bengals safety Derron Smith (31) and linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) during anNFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots play the Seattle Seahawks this week. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Seahawks find some balance, toughness in win over Patriots

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE - in this Oct. 16, 2016, file photo, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) catches a pass between Cincinnati Bengals safety Derron Smith (31) and linebacker Vontaze Burfict (55) during anNFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots play the Seattle Seahawks this week. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Goal line defense works out for Seahawks this time

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 6, 2016, file photo, Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates after a touchdown run by Latavius Murray during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Oakland, Calif. The Raiders are seeking their first playoff berth since 2002. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

NFL HALFWAY: Tom Brady is back and better than ever

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

FILE - This is a 2016 file photo showing Jamie Collins of the New England Patriots NFL football team. The Cleveland Browns have acquired linebacker Jamie Collins from New England, a person with knowledge of the trade tells The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Monday, Oct. 31, 2016, because the deal has not officially been announced. Tuesday is the NFL's trade deadline. (AP Photo/File)

Jamie Collins, Patriots linebacker, traded to Browns for draft pick

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2002, file photo, Buffalo Bills quarterback Drew Bledsoe (11) looks to pass during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Orchard Park, N.Y. Bills safety Corey Graham was attending high school in Buffalo and has only a vague recollection of the blockbuster trade his hometown team made to acquire Bledsoe from New England in April 2002. (AP Photo/David Duprey, File)

Demoralization sets in for Bills after 41-25 loss to Pats

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Cincinnati Bengals fans walk up Wembley Way as they arrive for an NFL Football game between Washington Redskins and Cincinnati Bengals at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday Oct. 30, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

The Latest: Falcons tight end Tamme out with shoulder injury

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Blount, Patriots pull away from Steelers 27-16

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) scrambles during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Precise, physical Patriots too much for messy Steelers

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Pats, Brady back on track as Bengals fall into tough hole

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

New England Patriots tight end Scott Chandler catches the ball during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots are to play the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Dec. 6 in Foxborough. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Bengals looking to spoil Brady’s New England homecoming

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2015, file photo, New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) leads his team onto the field before a preseason NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C. The last thing the Browns need right now is a ticked-off superstar quarterback making his return to the NFL. While the ``Deflategate&quot; saga might never be forgotten, it's behind the New England Patriots and their four-time Super Bowl champion QB. And, for sure, Brady won't have forgotten the four-game punishment from Commissioner Roger Goodell that he fought to overturn and eventually had to serve. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Brady’s return brings normalcy to Patriots

By GETHIN COOLBAUGH - Associated Press