Patriots 20, Cowboys 16
Brady does it again
Down three points with 22 seconds to play, Tom Brady threw a rocket that found Aaron Hernandez in the end zone to give the Patriots a thrilling 20-16 win.
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The Patriots defeated the Dallas Cowboys, 20-16, tonight at Gillette Stadium.
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Brady had plenty of time and space to pass with 22 seconds to play in the game.
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The pass found tight end Aaron Hernandez in the end zone.
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Aaron Hernandez celebrated after catching the game-winning touchdown.
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Running back Danny Woodhead jumped to a 9-yard gain late in the fourth quarter.
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Wide receiver Wes Welker scored in the second quarter.
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Tom Brady ran the ball for an 8-yard gain in the second quarter.
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Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo celebrated a touchdown with receiver Dwayne Harris.
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The Patriots had a 13-10 lead at halftime.
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Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, waited for kickoff.
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Fans from Manchester, N.H., passed the pigskin around outside Gillette Stadium.
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Tom Brady — or at least his bobblehead doll — spent time with fans before the game.
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Patriots 20, Cowboys 16
Brady does it again
Down three points with 22 seconds to play, Tom Brady threw a rocket that found Aaron Hernandez in the end zone to give the Patriots a thrilling 20-16 win.
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