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Divisional Playoffs: Patriots vs. Texans

The New England Patriots take on the Houston Texans in a Divisional Playoff game at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, January 14, 2017.

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks on as he makes his way to the field prior to an NFL AFC divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks on as he makes his way to the field prior to an NFL AFC divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady shouts as he takes the field to warm up before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady shouts as he takes the field to warm up before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady shouts as he takes the field to warm up before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady shouts as he takes the field to warm up before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady shouts as he takes the field to warm up before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady shouts as he takes the field to warm up before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels walk together during warm-ups before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels walk together during warm-ups before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia speaks with wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) during warm-ups before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia speaks with wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) during warm-ups before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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Houston Texans nose tackle Vince Wilfork (75) speaks to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft before an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Houston Texans nose tackle Vince Wilfork (75) speaks to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft before an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches his team warm up before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches his team warm up before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) and quarterback Tom Brady (12) trade high-fives before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) and quarterback Tom Brady (12) trade high-fives before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, speaks to Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien before an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, speaks to Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien before an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) leads his team onto the field before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) leads his team onto the field before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Fireworks are ignited before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Fireworks are ignited before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich (50) sacks Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich (50) sacks Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) tackles Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) tackles Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (10) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) tackles New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) tackles New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) runs past Houston Texans linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) runs past Houston Texans linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) celebrates his touchdown with Julian Edelman, center, and LeGarrette Blount, during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) celebrates his touchdown with Julian Edelman, center, and LeGarrette Blount, during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks for a receiver under pressure from the Houston Texans defense during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks for a receiver under pressure from the Houston Texans defense during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates his touchdown pass to Dion Lewis during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates his touchdown pass to Dion Lewis during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes under pressure from Houston Texans defensive tackle Joel Heath (93) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes under pressure from Houston Texans defensive tackle Joel Heath (93) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) runs for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) runs for a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) runs ahead of Houston Texans linebacker Brian Peters (52) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) runs ahead of Houston Texans linebacker Brian Peters (52) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan, right, sacks Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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New England Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan, right, sacks Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty (32) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Houston Texans tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz (87) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty (32) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Houston Texans tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz (87) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates a touchdown with teammates on the sideline during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates a touchdown with teammates on the sideline during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Houston Texans linebacker Akeem Dent (50) and defensive back Eddie Pleasant (35) stop New England Patriots fullback James Develin (46) short of the goal line during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Houston Texans linebacker Akeem Dent (50) and defensive back Eddie Pleasant (35) stop New England Patriots fullback James Develin (46) short of the goal line during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Houston Texans defensive back Eddie Pleasant (35) stops New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) at the goal line during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Houston Texans defensive back Eddie Pleasant (35) stops New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) at the goal line during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) tries to shake free from Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) tries to shake free from Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) runs against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) runs against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) runs from Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) runs from Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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A member of the End Zone Militia celebrates a New England Patriots touchdown during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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A member of the End Zone Militia celebrates a New England Patriots touchdown during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots running back James White (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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New England Patriots running back James White (28) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots running back James White (28) celebrates his touchdown catch with Martellus Bennett, left, during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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New England Patriots running back James White (28) celebrates his touchdown catch with Martellus Bennett, left, during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots running back James White (28) catches a touchdown pass in front of Houston Texans linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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New England Patriots running back James White (28) catches a touchdown pass in front of Houston Texans linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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New England Patriots running back James White (28) catches a touchdown pass in front of Houston Texans linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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New England Patriots running back James White (28) catches a touchdown pass in front of Houston Texans linebacker Benardrick McKinney (55) during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan catches a pass against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan catches a pass against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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Houston Texans linemen Duane Brown (76) and Xavier Su'a-Filo (71) protect quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) from rushing New England Patriots defenders during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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Houston Texans linemen Duane Brown (76) and Xavier Su'a-Filo (71) protect quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) from rushing New England Patriots defenders during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) levels New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after Brady released a pass during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) levels New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after Brady released a pass during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots guard Joe Thuney (62) and quarterback Tom Brady (12) signal touchdown after running back Dion Lewis scored against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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New England Patriots guard Joe Thuney (62) and quarterback Tom Brady (12) signal touchdown after running back Dion Lewis scored against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) scores a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis (33) scores a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) signals a first down during an NFL AFC divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. New England won 34-16. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) signals a first down during an NFL AFC divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. New England won 34-16. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) pass at midfield after an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) pass at midfield after an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady leaves the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady leaves the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady leaves the field after the Patriots defeated the Houston Texans 34-16 in an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady leaves the field after the Patriots defeated the Houston Texans 34-16 in an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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Houston Texans nose tackle Vince Wilfork leaves the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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Houston Texans nose tackle Vince Wilfork leaves the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New England Patriots, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks to the media following an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks to the media following an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady arrives to speak to the media following an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady arrives to speak to the media following an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, and Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien speak at midfield after an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, and Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien speak at midfield after an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots runningbacks coach Ivan Fears celebrates as he leaves the field after defeating the Houston Texans 34-16 in an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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New England Patriots runningbacks coach Ivan Fears celebrates as he leaves the field after defeating the Houston Texans 34-16 in an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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Houston Texans defensive back Corey Moore (43) and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speak at midfield after an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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Houston Texans defensive back Corey Moore (43) and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speak at midfield after an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) leaves the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) leaves the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) leaves the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) leaves the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater (18) leaves the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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New England Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater (18) leaves the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick waits his turn to speak to the media following an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick waits his turn to speak to the media following an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks to the media following an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks to the media following an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shakes hands with defensive back Devin McCourty after he spoke to the media following an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shakes hands with defensive back Devin McCourty after he spoke to the media following an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty speaks to the media following an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty speaks to the media following an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty speaks to the media following an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty speaks to the media following an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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