Patriots Defeat Ravens in AFC Championship

New England Patriots ground crew workers apply paint to an NFL football championship playoff logo at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012. The Patriots are scheduled to host the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC championship game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough.

Steven Senne | AP
The Lamar Hunt AFC Championship trophy sits between a New England Patriots, right, and a Baltimore Ravens helmet during an NFL football media availability in Foxborough, Mass., Wednesday morning, Jan. 18, 2012. The Patriots are slated to host the Ravens in the AFC championship on Sunday, Jan. 22.

Stephan Savoia | AP
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up prior to the start of the AFC Championship game on Sunday, January 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

DOUG KAPUSTIN | MCT
Football fans arrive at Gillette Stadium for the AFC Championship NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.

Matt Slocum | AP
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler sings the National Anthem before the AFC Championship game on Sunday, January 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

DOUG KAPUSTIN | MCT
Muskets fire after New England Patriots running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis scores a touchdown in the first half of the AFC Championship game on Sunday, January 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

DOUG KAPUSTIN | MCT
Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe lunges to bring down New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez in the first half of the AFC Championship game on Sunday, January 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

DOUG KAPUSTIN | MCT
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is sacked by New England Patriots outside linebacker Dane Fletcher in the first half of the AFC Championship game on Sunday, January 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

DOUG KAPUSTIN | MCT
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb (21) attempts to stop New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.

Winslow Townson | AP
CORRECTS RAVENS PLAYER TO RAY RICE, INSTEAD OF LARDARIUS WEBB - New England Patriots defensive end Brandon Deaderick (71) stops Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.

Winslow Townson | AP
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Anquan Boldin (81) yells after a pass reception against the New England Patriots during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.

Elise Amendola | AP
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb (21) celebrates after intercepting a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.

Matt Slocum | AP
New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) gets away from Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Dannell Ellerbe (59) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.

Matt Slocum | AP
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) throws to Dennis Pitta for a seven yard touchdown pass during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.

Winslow Townson | AP
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco celebrates after his seven yard touchdown pass to Baltimore Ravens tight end Dennis Pitta (88) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. Photo/Winslow Townson)

Winslow Townson | AP
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches from the sidelines during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the New England Patriots Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.

Charles Krupa | AP
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) hands off to Ray Rice (27) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.

Elise Amendola | AP
New England Patriots defensive end Brandon Deaderick (71) stops Baltimore Ravens cornerback Lardarius Webb (21) during the first half of the AFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.

Winslow Townson | AP
Baltimore Ravens fans cheer for their team before the AFC Championship NFL football game against New England Patriots Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.

Elise Amendola | AP
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith (82) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (32) hangs on during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.

Matt Slocum | AP
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith (82) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (32) hangs on during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.

Charles Krupa | AP
Baltimore Ravens strong safety Bernard Pollard (31) reaches for New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.

Winslow Townson | AP
Baltimore Ravens tight end Kris Wilson (87) is defended by New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty (32) as he tries to make a catch during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.

Matt Slocum | AP
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) tackled by New England Patriots strong safety James Ihedigbo (44) and Rob Ninkovich (50) during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.

Stephan Savoia | AP
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after scoring a one yard touchdown during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.

Stephan Savoia | AP
New England Patriots free safety Sterling Moore (29) celebrates with Brandon Spikes after Spikes intercepted a pass intended for Baltimore Ravens tight end Ed Dickson during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.

Matt Slocum | AP
Baltimore Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff (7) walks off the field as New England Patriots outside linebacker Niko Koutouvides (90) celebrates after Cundiff missed a 32 yard field goal in the closing seconds of the AFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Ravens 23-20 to win the AFC Championship.

Winslow Townson | AP
Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis looks up at the scoreboard during the second half of the AFC championship NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Ravens 23-20.

Winslow Townson | AP
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is helped off the field after being injured during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass.

Stephan Savoia | AP
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) hugs middle linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) after an AFC Championship NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Ravens 23-20 to win the AFC Championship.

Charles Krupa | AP
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates with the AFC NFL Championship trophy Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots defeated the Ravens 23-20 to win the AFC Championship.

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