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AFC Championship Week
AFC Championship Week
![The field at Gillette Stadium is prepared for this weekend's AFC Championship game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/frmdra3ymsbtujptsnvc.jpg)
The field at Gillette Stadium is prepared for this weekend's AFC Championship game.
![Bill Belichick addresses the media from the podium in preparation for this Sunday's AFC Championship game](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/mki4fttikidqrmrcoy2u.jpg)
Bill Belichick addresses the media from the podium in preparation for this Sunday's AFC Championship game
![Patrick Chung speaks at the media from the podium as he prepares for the AFC Championship game Sunday](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/ijx5906z2wcdr8zx6dil.jpg)
Patrick Chung speaks at the media from the podium as he prepares for the AFC Championship game Sunday
![Brain Waters addresses the media from the podium while preparing for the Patriots-Ravens AFC Championship game](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/lxmwbtes41hcdvawevgl.jpg)
Brain Waters addresses the media from the podium while preparing for the Patriots-Ravens AFC Championship game
![Logan Mankins chats with the media before the Patriots-Ravens match-up](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/fpyr08qvwydqbbmg93bx.jpg)
Logan Mankins chats with the media before the Patriots-Ravens match-up
![The Gillette Stadium field after being painted for the AFC Championship game](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/b6lz0giwgzwhawfq2kdw.jpg)
The Gillette Stadium field after being painted for the AFC Championship game
![Helmets for both the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens are present with the Lamar Hunt trophy](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/n8rh5bnd9phki6bw04s4.jpg)
Helmets for both the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens are present with the Lamar Hunt trophy
![The Lamar Hunt trophy, which is presented to the AFC Champion, is present at Gillette Stadium](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/tdx2pie6ui57tgtannlc.jpg)
The Lamar Hunt trophy, which is presented to the AFC Champion, is present at Gillette Stadium
![Tom Brady addresses the media at Gillette Stadium as he prepares for the AFC Championship game](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/yelhyidcyzv7ymfpz2qv.jpg)
Tom Brady addresses the media at Gillette Stadium as he prepares for the AFC Championship game
![Vince Wilfork speaks with the media in the shadow of the Lamar Hunt trophy](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/c3xwdnvhuc1pgb63ojlq.jpg)
Vince Wilfork speaks with the media in the shadow of the Lamar Hunt trophy
![Deion Branch speaks with the media while the Patriots prepare to face the Baltimore Ravens](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/yjsfb0ziiga2wjaw1gk4.jpg)
Deion Branch speaks with the media while the Patriots prepare to face the Baltimore Ravens
![Rob Gronkowski speaks with the media at his locker during the AFC Championship week.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/hqgnehm1cr6qlvsfenxv.jpg)
Rob Gronkowski speaks with the media at his locker during the AFC Championship week.
![Brandon Spikes speaks with reporters as he prepares for the AFC Championship game](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/b9fqbqzmsmeuhokfjlyp.jpg)
Brandon Spikes speaks with reporters as he prepares for the AFC Championship game
![New England Patriots defensive back Kyle Arrington (24) loosens up during practice at the team's facility in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday morning, Jan. 18, 2012. The Patriots are slated to host the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC championship game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/jtwtpr4lq5ia1wbggoag.jpg)
New England Patriots defensive back Kyle Arrington (24) loosens up during practice at the team's facility in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday morning, Jan. 18, 2012. The Patriots are slated to host the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC championship game.
![New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) and running back Kevin Faulk (33) loosen up during practice at the team's facility in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday morning, Jan. 18, 2012.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/muy7z2fustvlogk2osvo.jpg)
New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) and running back Kevin Faulk (33) loosen up during practice at the team's facility in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday morning, Jan. 18, 2012.
![Former Patriots wide receiver Troy Brown addresses the media after being named an honorary captain for this Sunday's Patriots-Ravens game.](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/xlocwtdtyk12ijb2cgad.jpg)
Former Patriots wide receiver Troy Brown addresses the media after being named an honorary captain for this Sunday's Patriots-Ravens game.
![Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich addresses the media as the Patriots prepare for the Baltimore Ravens](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/cehj0ncgxdqdneeb2zb6.jpg)
Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich addresses the media as the Patriots prepare for the Baltimore Ravens
![Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker answers questions from the media as he prepares for the Patriots-Ravens match-up](https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/patriots/sxwhwmngokg8wbsiv574.jpg)
Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker answers questions from the media as he prepares for the Patriots-Ravens match-up