Patriots vs. Broncos

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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) is sacked by New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo, below, as New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich wraps him up in the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012 in Foxborough

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Denver Broncos defensive end Mitch Unrein (96) hits New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady as he follows through on a pass in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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Photo by Keith Nordstrom

Wes Welker celebrates his TD with Deion Branch

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New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen (34) celebrates his touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) rushes as Denver Broncos linebacker Wesley Woodyard (52) pursues in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

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Denver Broncos linebackers Wesley Woodyard (52) and Joe Mays (51) tackle New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) after a catch in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

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New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) flies through the defense of Denver Broncos safety Rahim Moore (26) and cornerback Champ Bailey (24) to score a touchdown in the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012 in Foxborough

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New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) celebrates his touchdown with tight end Daniel Fells (86) and New wide receiver Wes Welker (83) in the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012 in Foxborough

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) goes up for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the third quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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Tom Brady fires a pass while under pressure

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Rob Ninkovich forces a fumble on Peyton Manning

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Brandon Spikes tackled short of the goal line

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Brandon Spikes celebrates a defensive stop

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New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) stretches for extra yardage as he is tackled by Denver Broncos strong safety Mike Adams (20) during an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday Oct. 7, 2012.

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