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Defining moments of the season

With a 14-2 regular season record, the best in the NFL this year, the Patriots made their share of big plays. Here's a look at the defining moments from each of the team's 14 wins.

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New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) runs up the middle during the 2016 NFL week 7 football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 in Pittsburgh. The Patriots defeated the Steelers 27-16. ( Jim Mahoney via AP)
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New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) runs up the middle during the 2016 NFL week 7 football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016 in Pittsburgh. The Patriots defeated the Steelers 27-16. ( Jim Mahoney via AP)

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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) catches a pass in front of Buffalo Bills' Nickell Robey-Coleman (21) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Gronkowski scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) catches a pass in front of Buffalo Bills' Nickell Robey-Coleman (21) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Gronkowski scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

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New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (19) runs past San Francisco 49ers cornerback Keith Reaser (27) to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (19) runs past San Francisco 49ers cornerback Keith Reaser (27) to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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