patriots 23, jaguars 16

Patriots are pushed to the limit

The Patriots overcame a 10-point deficit in the first quarter and then needed an end zone interception on the game’s last play to seal the win.

Patrick Chung intercepted Chad Henne in the end zone on each of the Jaguars’ final two drives.

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Patrick Chung intercepted Chad Henne in the end zone on each of the Jaguars’ final two drives.

Danny Woodhead ran the ball in for a touchdown.

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Danny Woodhead ran the ball in for a touchdown.

New England Patriots free safety Patrick Chung, right, intercepts a pass in front of Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis (89) as time expires in an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012, in Jacksonville, Fla. New England won the game 23-16. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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New England's Patrick Chung intercepted a pass in front of Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis as time expired.

Stevan Ridley ran past Jaguars safety Dawan Landry and cornerback Mike Harris.

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Stevan Ridley ran past Jaguars safety Dawan Landry and cornerback Mike Harris.

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Derek Cox broke up a pass intended for Brandon Lloyd.

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Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Derek Cox broke up a pass intended for Brandon Lloyd.

The Jaguars’ Chris Prosinski intercepted the ball in the first half.

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The Jaguars’ Chris Prosinski intercepted the ball in the first half.

Chad Henne threw for 348 yards on 29-for-51 passing, but also three interceptions and one touchdown.

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Chad Henne threw for 348 yards on 29-for-51 passing, but also three interceptions and one touchdown.

Tom Brady prepared to take the field during the first half of the game.

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Tom Brady prepared to take the field during the first half of the game.

“We played pretty terrible out there,” said Tom Brady after the Patriots’ win over the Jaguars.

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Brady scolds team after victory over Jaguars

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Patrick Chung intercepted the ball in front of teammate Steve Gregory and the Jaguars’ Justin Blackmon during the fourth quarter

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