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Patriots vs. Dolphins - 12/2/2012

The New England Patriots take on the Miami Dolphins in a regular season game at Sun Life Stadium on Sunday, December 2, 2012.

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New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 in Miami . (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 in Miami . (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) is tackled by Miami Dolphins cornerback Jimmy Wilson (27) defensive end Jared Odrick (98)during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 in Miami. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) is tackled by Miami Dolphins cornerback Jimmy Wilson (27) defensive end Jared Odrick (98)during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 in Miami. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Miami Dolphins running back Daniel Thomas (33) fumbles the ball as he is tackled by New England Patriots outside linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 in Miami. Miami recovered the ball (AP Photo)
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Miami Dolphins running back Daniel Thomas (33) fumbles the ball as he is tackled by New England Patriots outside linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 in Miami. Miami recovered the ball (AP Photo)

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Miami Dolphins middle linebacker Karlos Dansby (58) attempts to tackle New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
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Miami Dolphins middle linebacker Karlos Dansby (58) attempts to tackle New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork (75) recovers the ball after Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill was sacked and fumbled the ball during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Miami.
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New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork (75) recovers the ball after Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill was sacked and fumbled the ball during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Miami.

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) fumbles the ball after being hit by New England Patriots defensive end Trevor Scott (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) fumbles the ball after being hit by New England Patriots defensive end Trevor Scott (99) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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Ryan Tannehill dives for the touchdown
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Aaron Hernandez in action
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Tom Brady during game action
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Brandon Deaderick looks to apply the pressure
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Matthew Slater and the special teams in action
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Miami Dolphins fullback Jorvorskie Lane fumbles the ball as he is tackled by New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Miami. The Dolphins recovered the ball. AP Photo/John Bazemore
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Miami Dolphins fullback Jorvorskie Lane fumbles the ball as he is tackled by New England Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Miami. The Dolphins recovered the ball. AP Photo/John Bazemore

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Miami Dolphins strong safety Chris Clemons (30) grabs New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) face mask during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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Miami Dolphins strong safety Chris Clemons (30) grabs New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) face mask during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) gestures from the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) gestures from the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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