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Patriots-Texans updates
Globe reporters provide analysis and commentary throughout New England's playoff opener against Houston at Gillette Stadium.
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Rachel G Bowers, Producer 1/14/2017 8:31:27 PM
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Join @Dan_Shaughnessy and me now on Facebook Live to break down the Patriots' win. Facebook.com/bglobesportsby Ben Volin via twitter 1/15/2017 5:59:23 AM -
Vince Wilfork said "I think I have played my last NFL football game," but says he will take some time before making a final decisionby Ben Volin via twitter 1/15/2017 5:44:50 AM
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"Big day for Rutgers," Belichick notes. All three of the Patriots' Rutgers guys had an INT -- McCourty, Ryan and Harmonby Ben Volin via twitter 1/15/2017 4:56:16 AM
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Brady on the Patriots' offense: "Just very inconsistent for us all the way around."by Ben Volin via twitter 1/15/2017 4:42:20 AM
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Gronk is out but I think Johnny's heart is in the right place twitter.com/johnnygweir/st…by Nora Princiotti via twitter 1/15/2017 4:41:20 AM -
Who's your daddy? #Patriots http://pbs.twimg.com/media/C2L2BKyXgAAdRse.jpg
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Vince Wilfork blows kisses to the crowd, gets a nice ovation as he runs off. This might be his final NFL gameby Ben Volin via twitter 1/15/2017 4:29:12 AM
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The Patriots won 34-16, covered, and are going to the AFC Championship game.by Nora Princiotti via twitter 1/15/2017 4:28:07 AM
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Tom Brady has now reached the AFC Championship Game 11 times in 15 full seasons as the Patriots' starter. Amazingby Ben Volin via twitter 1/15/2017 4:27:04 AM
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Victory formation for the Patriots. They will be playing in their 6th straight AFC Championship Game, setting a new NFL recordby Ben Volin via twitter 1/15/2017 4:25:15 AM
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The Patriots have won 14 straight in the playoffs (dating to 1985) when they claimed 3 or more takeaways.by Alex Speier via twitter 1/15/2017 4:23:44 AM -
2017 NFL Playoffs: 6 games, 6 home team wins and coversby Ben Volin via twitter 1/15/2017 4:22:18 AM
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Excellent night for Rutgers alums who play defense for the Patriots.by Nora Princiotti via twitter 1/15/2017 4:21:36 AM
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There's the Brock Star we know and love. Duron Harmon's 2nd INT of the season should wrap it upby Ben Volin via twitter 1/15/2017 4:20:56 AM
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Julian Edelman now has 7 career playoff games with 6+ receptions, 2nd most in NFL history - one more than Rice, one less than Welker.by Alex Speier via twitter 1/15/2017 4:19:22 AM
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Patriots are not getting much pressure on Osweiler. He's had clean pockets for most of the night. Even he can make those throwsby Ben Volin via twitter 1/15/2017 4:17:32 AM
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Gostkowski bombs home a 43-yard field goal and #Patriots lead, 34-16. bostonglobe.com/sports/patriot…by Jim McBride via twitter 1/15/2017 4:13:39 AM
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Don't look now but the Patriots are covering the spread...by Nora Princiotti via twitter 1/15/2017 4:13:31 AM
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Gostkowski 43 FG is good, and Patriots take a 34-16 lead with 6:37 left 4Q. Pats currently covering the 16-point spread...by Ben Volin via twitter 1/15/2017 4:13:29 AM
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Tom Brady is getting CALLED OUT twitter.com/Earl_Thomas/st…by Nora Princiotti via twitter 1/15/2017 4:11:32 AM
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Bennett is back in the game. Disaster avoidedby Ben Volin via twitter 1/15/2017 4:11:20 AM
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Bennett jogs off after staying down for several minutes. Did similar thing in Cleveland in Week 5by Ben Volin via twitter 1/15/2017 4:09:47 AM
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Meanwhile, Marty Bennett is down again. Something with his left legby Ben Volin via twitter 1/15/2017 4:08:36 AM
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PA system just announced a correction - it is Houston's Alfred Blue, not Shea McClellin, who is in the concussion protocol. twitter.com/NoraPrinciotti…by Nora Princiotti via twitter 1/15/2017 4:08:30 AM
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Press box announcer clarifies: It's Houston RB Alfred Blue in the concussion protocol, not Shea McClellin.by Ben Volin via twitter 1/15/2017 4:07:48 AM
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Shea McClellin is being reviewed for a concussion. He had one early in the seasonby Ben Volin via twitter 1/15/2017 4:06:07 AM
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Shea McClellin is in the concussion protocol.by Nora Princiotti via twitter 1/15/2017 4:05:58 AM
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AFC East was far superior to the NFC West this year twitter.com/Earl_Thomas/st…by Ben Volin via twitter 1/15/2017 4:04:18 AM
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Julian Edelman will fight anyone and everyone.by Nora Princiotti via twitter 1/15/2017 4:02:29 AM
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Not a bad postseason debut twitter.com/RLiuNFL/status…by Ben Volin via twitter 1/15/2017 4:01:46 AM
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4th sack of the season http://pbs.twimg.com/media/C2Lu78AWIAAxWIY.jpg
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I believe Lewis is the first player since at least 1950 with a rushing, receiving, and return TD in same playoff game.by Alex Speier via twitter 1/15/2017 3:57:40 AM
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Dion Lewis with his third TD of the night. One receiving, one kickoff return, one rushing. #Patriots up, 31-16 bostonglobe.com/sports/patriot…by Jim McBride via twitter 1/15/2017 3:57:34 AM
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Patriots now lead 31-16 with 12:16 left 4Q. Texans are still covering the spread for nowby Ben Volin via twitter 1/15/2017 3:57:15 AM
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Dion Lewis punches it in from the 1, and gives an emphatic Gronk Spike. Hat trick for Lewis -- TD rushing, receiving and KO returnby Ben Volin via twitter 1/15/2017 3:56:17 AM
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Interception, Logan Ryan.by Nora Princiotti via twitter 1/15/2017 3:55:09 AM
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Logan Ryan on the spot for his 3rd INT of the year. Hopkins with the assistby Ben Volin via twitter 1/15/2017 3:54:59 AM
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Uncharacteristically bad throw by Brady. Texans have him rattledby Ben Volin via twitter 1/15/2017 3:52:01 AM