Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left celebrates with Julian Edelman after throwing a touchdown pass to Edelman in the second half of the AFC championship game Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Foxborough, Mass. New England advanced to the Super Bowl with a 36-17 win.
Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan celebrates his touchdown catch Sunday in the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Hogan had a career game, catching nine passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws during the first half of the AFC championship game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in Foxborough, Mass.
Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams carries the ball during the first half.
New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan celebrates after making a touchdown reception during the first half.
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady hands the ball to running back LeGarrette Blount during the first half.
Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan looks back as he runs to the end zone for a touchdown during the first half.
Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan makes a touchdown reception during the first half.
Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown runs against Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan during the first half
Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan breaks up a pass intended for Steelers wide receiver Eli Rogers during the second half
Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski celebrates after kicking a field goal during the second half
Steelers nose tackle Javon Hargrave sacks Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the first half
Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler breaks up a pass intended for Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown during the first half
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates with wide receiver Chris Hogan after a touchdown pass during the first half .
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady holds the AFC Championship trophy as he celebrates Sunday with head coach Bill Belichick after the Patriots throttled the Steelers, 36-17. It will be New England's record-setting ninth Super Bowl appearance and its first since winning the Lombardi Trophy at the end of the 2014-15 season against the Seattle Seahawks.
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