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Patriots vs. Bills - 9/30/2012

The New England Patriots take on the Buffalo Bills in a regular season game at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Sunday, September 30, 2012.

New England Patriots' Tom Brady throws during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
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New England Patriots' Tom Brady throws during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

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New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski (87) makes a catch under pressure from Buffalo Bills' Stephon Gilmore (27) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
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New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski (87) makes a catch under pressure from Buffalo Bills' Stephon Gilmore (27) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

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New England Patriots' Stevan Ridley (22) celebrates his touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
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New England Patriots' Stevan Ridley (22) celebrates his touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

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Vince Wilfork hits Donald Jones
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New England Patriots' Tom Brady throws during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
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New England Patriots' Tom Brady throws during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

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New England Patriots' Jerod Mayo (51) intercepts a pass against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
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New England Patriots' Jerod Mayo (51) intercepts a pass against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

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Brandon Bolden
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New England Patriots' Jerod Mayo (51) celebrates his interception against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
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New England Patriots' Jerod Mayo (51) celebrates his interception against the Buffalo Bills during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

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New England Patriots' Devin McCourty (32) intercepts a pass intended for Buffalo Bills' T. J. Graham (11) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
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New England Patriots' Devin McCourty (32) intercepts a pass intended for Buffalo Bills' T. J. Graham (11) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

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Dont'a Hightower
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Stevan Ridley in action
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Tom Brady
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Tom Brady dives into the endzone for the TD
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Wes Welker vs. Buffalo Bills
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The Patriots wrap up Fred Jackson
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Buffalo Bills' Jairus Byrd (31) upends New England Patriots' Brandon Bolden (38) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)
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Buffalo Bills' Jairus Byrd (31) upends New England Patriots' Brandon Bolden (38) during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

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Bill Belichick coaches up the defense
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New England Patriots' Tom Brady runs for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)
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New England Patriots' Tom Brady runs for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

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Vince Wilfork
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Stevan Ridley TD vs. Buffalo Bills
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Danny Woodhead TD vs. Buffalo Bills
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Brandon Spikes gets the tackle
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Rob Gronkowski celebrates a first down
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Brandon Lloyd
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New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) celebrates with his teammate his touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)
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New England Patriots' Tom Brady (12) celebrates with his teammate his touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

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Rob Gronkowski TD vs. Buffalo Bills
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New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski celebrates his touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
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New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski celebrates his touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

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New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates his touchdown with Wes Welker (83) against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
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New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates his touchdown with Wes Welker (83) against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

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New England Patriots' Brandon Bolden (38) tries to run through the tackle of Buffalo Bills' Terrence McGee (24) during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)
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New England Patriots' Brandon Bolden (38) tries to run through the tackle of Buffalo Bills' Terrence McGee (24) during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Bill Wippert)

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Buffalo Bills' Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) is sacked by New England Patriots' Rob Ninkovich (50) during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. Fitzpatrick recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)
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Buffalo Bills' Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) is sacked by New England Patriots' Rob Ninkovich (50) during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012. Fitzpatrick recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Gary Wiepert)

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Brandon Bolden dives into the endzone for the TD
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Brandon Bolden celebrates his TD
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Rob Ninkovich vs. Buffalo Bills
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Chandler Jones sacks Ryan Fitzpatrick
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