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Week 8: Patriots vs. Steelers
The New England Patriots take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in a regular season game at Heinz Field on Sunday, October 30, 2011.

New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk (33) hugs Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) as players warm up for an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, in Pittsburgh.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, left, talks with New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick as the teams warmup before their NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks downfield as he runs out of the pocket in the second quarter of the NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

New England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch (84) dances in the end zone after scoring a touchdown on a pass in the second quarter of the NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, in Pittsburgh.

New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk (33) runs towards Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Troy Polamalu (43) in the second quarter of the NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork (75) tackles Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) in the first quarter of the NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller (83) tackles New England Patriots linebacker Gary Guyton (59) after a 17-yard interception return during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Tom Brady directs the offense at Heinz Field as the Patriots take on the Steelers on Sunday, October 30, 2011.

Devin McCourty makes a defensive stop at the Patriots face the Steelers on Sunday, October 30, 2011.

Shaun Ellis and Vince Wilfork look to make a sack on Ben Roethlisberger as the Patriots face the Steelers on Sunday, October 30, 2011.

Sergio Brown makes a stop as the Patriots face the Steelers on Sunday, October 30, 2011.

Andre Carter sacks Ben Roethlisberger as the Patriots face the Steelers on Sunday, October 30, 2011.

Wes Welker congratulates Deion Branch on his touchdonw grab as the Patriots face the Steelerson Sunday, October 30, 2011.

Troy Polamalu attempts to stop Rob Gronkowski as the Patriots face the Steelers on Sunday, October 30, 2011.

New England Patriots running back Kevin Faulk (33) leaps over Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Keenan Lewis (23) as he tries for more yardage in the second quarter of the NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

New England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch (84) pulls in a touchdown pass in front of Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Keenan Lewis (23) in the second quarter of the NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)