Patriots 52, Bills 28

Patriots stampede over Bills

The Patriots scored on seven straight possessions in the second half in a convincing win in Buffalo.

Brandon Lloyd took to the air for a touchdown catch in the second half.

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Brandon Lloyd took to the air for a touchdown catch in the second half.

Brandon Bolden ran under pressure during the second half.

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Brandon Bolden ran under pressure during the second half.

Danny Woodhead found the end zone in the fourth quarter.

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Danny Woodhead found the end zone in the fourth quarter.

Tom Brady ran into the end zone in the third quarter.

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Tom Brady ran into the end zone in the third quarter.

Ryan Fitzpatrick looked for a receiver in the first quarter.

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Ryan Fitzpatrick looked for a receiver in the first quarter.

Running back Stevan Ridley scored a touchdown on the Patriots’ opening drive.

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Running back Stevan Ridley scored a touchdown on the Patriots’ opening drive.

The Bills’ C.J. Spiller ran against the Patriots’ Rob Ninkovich.

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The Bills’ C.J. Spiller ran against the Patriots’ Rob Ninkovich.

Tom Brady took aim in the first quarter.

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Tom Brady took aim in the first quarter.

Rob Gronkowski caught a pass while being covered by Justin Rogers.

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Rob Gronkowski caught a pass while being covered by Justin Rogers.

Fitzpatrick was sacked by defensive end Chandler Jones.

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Fitzpatrick was sacked by defensive end Chandler Jones.

Fitzpatrick gave the ball to running back Fred Jackson.

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Fitzpatrick gave the ball to running back Fred Jackson.

Scott Chandler scored during the first half.

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Scott Chandler scored during the first half.

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orioles 6, red sox 3

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