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View a collection of the best images from the Patriots AFC Championship game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on Sunday, January 24, 2016.





New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady runs out onto the field before the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks to head coach Bill Belichick before the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Fans cheer on the competing quarterbacks before the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reaches back to throw while being defended by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller during the first half the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) is tackled by Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris during the first half the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes as Denver Broncos defensive end Malik Jackson (97) tries to defend during the first half the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) passes over Patriots' defenders during the first half the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the first half the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady signals to his teammates during the first half the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

New England Patriots running back Steven Jackson (39) reaches out to score a touchdown on a one-yard run during the first half the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

New England Patriots running back Steven Jackson celebrates after scoring on a touchdown on a one-yard run during the first half the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

New England Patriots running back Steven Jackson (39) is congratulated by Tom Brady after scoring on a touchdown on a one-yard run during the first half the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

New England Patriots punter Ryan Allen (6) looks on as Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski reacts after missing an extra point following a touchdown by Steven Jackson during the first half the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) catches a pass while being defended by New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler during the first half the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) tries to evade a tackle by Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward (43) during the first half the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady speaks to offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, center, and head coach Bill Belichick during the first half the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) evades a tackle by Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller during the first half the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is chased out of the pocket by New England Patriots defenders during the first half the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is tackled by Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) during the first half the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs with ball during the first half of the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) attempts to block a 46-yard field goal by New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) during the first half of the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning evades a tackle by New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins (91) during the first half of the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks off the field during the first half of the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) is surrounded by New England Patriots defenders during the first half of the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks off the field during the first half of the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick walks off the field with offensive coordinator Jeff McDaniels during the first half of the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)



























Denver Broncos' Cody Latimer (14) stops New England Patriots' Danny Amendola during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) is upended by Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson, right, is tackled by New England Patriots cornerback Justin Coleman during the first half of the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning passes while being defended by New England Patriots cornerback Justin Coleman (22) during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

New England Patriots' Danny Amendola is stopped by Denver Broncos' Cody Latimer (14) during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is tackled by Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is tackled by Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus kicks a 31-yard field goal during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) and cornerback Aqib Talib stop New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola stretches for more yards after a catch in front of Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) takes off his helmet as walks off the field during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski leaps over Denver Broncos defensive back Shiloh Keo (33) during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. At right is Denver Broncos defensive back Josh Bush (20). (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) is stopped by New England Patriots strong safety Patrick Chung (23) and linebacker Jamie Collins during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady stands on the field after a play during the second half of the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning speak to one another following the NFL football AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 20-18 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, right, is congratulated by New England Patriots wide receiver Matthew Slater following the AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 20-18 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) catches a four-yard touchdown pass while being defended by Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) during second half of the AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, in Denver. The Broncos defeated the Patriots 20-18 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)