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Patriots' road to Super Bowl LI

Playing in their first contest without Tom Brady after the quarterback's four-game Deflategate suspension, the Patriots surprised many with a 23-21 road win at the Arizona Cardinals. Jimmy Garoppolo stepped in and was threw for 264 yards, though Arizona missed what would have been a go-ahead field goal in the final minute.
Playing in their first contest without Tom Brady after the quarterback's four-game Deflategate suspension, the Patriots surprised many with a 23-21 road win at the Arizona Cardinals. Jimmy Garoppolo stepped in and was threw for 264 yards, though Arizona missed what would have been a go-ahead field goal in the final minute.
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The Patriots were dealt more quarterback drama in a 31-24 win over the Miami Dolphins, as Jimmy Garoppolo threw for three touchdown passes but exited in the second quarter with a shoulder injury. He would miss the following two games.
The Patriots were dealt more quarterback drama in a 31-24 win over the Miami Dolphins, as Jimmy Garoppolo threw for three touchdown passes but exited in the second quarter with a shoulder injury. He would miss the following two games.
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Even with rookie Jacoby Brissett stepping in at quarterback, the Patriots didn't skip a beat in a 27-0 win over the Houston Texans. The shutout was New England's first since 2012.
Even with rookie Jacoby Brissett stepping in at quarterback, the Patriots didn't skip a beat in a 27-0 win over the Houston Texans. The shutout was New England's first since 2012.
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The Patriots couldn't escape Tom Brady's suspension unscathed, as they fell 16-0 to the Buffalo Bills in the final game before his return. The loss marked the first time New England had ever been shut out at Gillette Stadium.
The Patriots couldn't escape Tom Brady's suspension unscathed, as they fell 16-0 to the Buffalo Bills in the final game before his return. The loss marked the first time New England had ever been shut out at Gillette Stadium.
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In his first game back from suspension, Tom Brady helped the Patriots coast to a 33-13 win over the Cleveland Browns. Brady said afterward he felt rusty, but he showed few signs of it with 406 passing yards and three touchdowns on the day.
In his first game back from suspension, Tom Brady helped the Patriots coast to a 33-13 win over the Cleveland Browns. Brady said afterward he felt rusty, but he showed few signs of it with 406 passing yards and three touchdowns on the day.
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Making his home debut in 2016, Tom Brady once again was sharp with 376 yards and three touchdowns in a 35-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Tight end Rob Gronkowski had a career-high 162 yards and one touchdown.
Making his home debut in 2016, Tom Brady once again was sharp with 376 yards and three touchdowns in a 35-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Tight end Rob Gronkowski had a career-high 162 yards and one touchdown.
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Week 7: Ben Roethlisberger's absence soured what was supposed to be one of the season's marquee matchups, but the Patriots handled their business in a 27-16 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. LeGarrette Blount powered the offense with 127 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
Week 7: Ben Roethlisberger's absence soured what was supposed to be one of the season's marquee matchups, but the Patriots handled their business in a 27-16 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. LeGarrette Blount powered the offense with 127 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
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Week 8: A 41-25 win over the Buffalo Bills sent the Patriots into the bye on a high note. New England scored 27 points on five consecutive possessions to break the game open.
Week 8: A 41-25 win over the Buffalo Bills sent the Patriots into the bye on a high note. New England scored 27 points on five consecutive possessions to break the game open.
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Week 9: The Seattle Seahawks got Super Bowl XLIX revenge with a 31-24 win over the Patriots. Rob Gronkowski, who would play just one more game before being placed on injured reserve, was unable to haul in a potentially game-tying touchdown in the final moments.
Week 9: The Seattle Seahawks got Super Bowl XLIX revenge with a 31-24 win over the Patriots. Rob Gronkowski, who would play just one more game before being placed on injured reserve, was unable to haul in a potentially game-tying touchdown in the final moments.
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Week 11: The Patriots had little trouble bouncing back after their second loss, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 30-17. Tom Brady threw four touchdown passes in his Bay Area return.
Week 11: The Patriots had little trouble bouncing back after their second loss, defeating the San Francisco 49ers 30-17. Tom Brady threw four touchdown passes in his Bay Area return.
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Week 12: The AFC East-rival New York Jets gave the Patriots a close call, but New England escaped with a 22-17 win. Malcolm Mithcell caught the game-winning 8-yard touchdown with 1:56 remaining.
Week 12: The AFC East-rival New York Jets gave the Patriots a close call, but New England escaped with a 22-17 win. Malcolm Mithcell caught the game-winning 8-yard touchdown with 1:56 remaining.
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Week 13: Tom Brady set the career quarterback wins record with his 201st victory as New England handled the Los Angeles Rams 26-10. Brady surpassed longtime rival Peyton Manning for the top spot.
Week 13: Tom Brady set the career quarterback wins record with his 201st victory as New England handled the Los Angeles Rams 26-10. Brady surpassed longtime rival Peyton Manning for the top spot.
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Week 14: The Baltimore Ravens kept it close, but New England emerged with a 30-23 win to keep rolling. Baltimore rallied from a 23-3 deficit, but a 79-yard fourth-quarter connection to Chris Hogan helped put the game out of reach.
Week 14: The Baltimore Ravens kept it close, but New England emerged with a 30-23 win to keep rolling. Baltimore rallied from a 23-3 deficit, but a 79-yard fourth-quarter connection to Chris Hogan helped put the game out of reach.
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Week 15: The Patriots stopped the defending champion Denver Broncos dead in their tracks with a 16-3 win. Denver couldn't break through against a staunch New England defense that forced three turnovers.
Week 15: The Patriots stopped the defending champion Denver Broncos dead in their tracks with a 16-3 win. Denver couldn't break through against a staunch New England defense that forced three turnovers.
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Week 16: After a close call in the first matchup, the Patriots had little trouble dispatching the New York Jets in a 41-3 Christmas Eve rout. The win was Bill Belichick's 200th with New England.
Week 16: After a close call in the first matchup, the Patriots had little trouble dispatching the New York Jets in a 41-3 Christmas Eve rout. The win was Bill Belichick's 200th with New England.
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Week 17: The Patriots rung in the new year with a 35-14 victory over the Miami Dolphins to cap their regular season. The win clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC and homefield advantage throughout the playoffs.
Week 17: The Patriots rung in the new year with a 35-14 victory over the Miami Dolphins to cap their regular season. The win clinched the No. 1 seed in the AFC and homefield advantage throughout the playoffs.
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Divisional round: The Houston Texans didn't fare much better in their second shot against the Patriots, falling 34-16. Dion Lewis had three touchdowns (receiving, kickoff return, running) and New England's defense once again flustered Brock Osweiler.
Divisional round: The Houston Texans didn't fare much better in their second shot against the Patriots, falling 34-16. Dion Lewis had three touchdowns (receiving, kickoff return, running) and New England's defense once again flustered Brock Osweiler.
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AFC Championship Game: Tom Brady and Bill Belichick sealed their seventh trip to the Super Bowl with a 36-17 romp against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tom Brady threw for a franchise playoff-high 384 yards, while Pittsburgh struggled to keep pace with Le'Veon Bell sidelined midway through the game.
AFC Championship Game: Tom Brady and Bill Belichick sealed their seventh trip to the Super Bowl with a 36-17 romp against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Tom Brady threw for a franchise playoff-high 384 yards, while Pittsburgh struggled to keep pace with Le'Veon Bell sidelined midway through the game.
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