Week 15: Patriots vs. Broncos

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Tom Brady throws down a big spike after a touchdown run on Sunday, December 19, 2011.

Keith Nordstrom

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Wes Welker makes a catch near the goal line at Mile High on Sunday, December 18, 2011.

Jim Mahoney

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Chad Ochocinco catches his first touchdown in a Patriots uniform at Mile High on Sunday, December 18, 2011.

Keith Nordstrom

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Brandon Deaderick gets a big hit on Tim Tebow at Mile High on Sunday, December 18, 2011.

Keith Nordstrom

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The Patriots recover a muffed punt return attempt on Sunday, December 18, 2011.

David Silverman

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Rob Ninkovich in action at Mile High on Sunday, December 18, 2011.

Keith Nordstrom

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks to throw against the Denver Broncos in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)

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New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco (85) runs off the field after scoring a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)

Associated Press

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Denver Broncos kicker Matt Prater (5) tackles New England Patriots cornerback Kyle Arrington (24) after Arrington recovered a mishandled snap during an extra point attempt in the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver.

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New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) reacts after catching a pass for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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New England Patriots defensive end Andre Carter (93) is carted off the field after an injury in the second quarter against the Denver Broncos in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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Denver Broncos running back Lance Ball (35) fumbles the ball as New England Patriots defensive tackle Ron Brace (97) dives to recover it in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) fumbles the ball as he is hit by New England Patriots defensive end Mark Anderson (95) in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

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New England Patriots defensive end Mark Anderson (95) reacts with New England Patriots free safety Matthew Slater (18) after recovering a fumble by Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18,

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) pushes up against Denver Broncos defensive end Robert Ayers (91) for a 1-yard touchdown run in the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver. (AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez)

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Wes Welker during game action at Mile High on Sunday, December 18, 2011.

Keith Nordstrom

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Rob Ninkovich recovers a fumble at Mile High on Sunday, December 18, 2011.

Keith Nordstrom

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Stevan Ridley carreis the ball during the first half at Mile High on Sunday, December 18, 2011.

Keith Nordstrom

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New England Patriots running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis (42) finds a hole on his way to a touchdown in the fourth quarter during of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver.

AP Photo/Jack Dempsey

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New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) runs against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver.

AP Photo/Jack Dempsey

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Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) greets New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, in Denver.

AP Photo/Barry Gutierrez

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Tom Brady and Robert Kraft react to becoming Division Champs at Mile High on Sunday, December 18, 2011.

David Silverman

Robert Kraft and Wes Welker react to becoming AFC East Division Champs

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Photo by David Silverman

Patriots celebrate becoming AFC East Division Champions

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Photo by David Silverman

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick react to becoming Division Champs

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Photo by David Silverman

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