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Patriots to tackle unfinished business

Deep down, everybody knows that this game is much more about the Patriots than it is about the worthy champions from the Pacific Northwest.

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Tom Brady and the Patriots took to the field before the game.

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Pete Carroll and Bill Belichick shook hands before the game.

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Devin McCourty and Nate Ebner warmed up before the game.

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Tom Brady had his game face on as he arrived at the stadium.

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Boston native Mark Wahlberg arrived at the stadium in Arizona.

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Julian Edelman practiced one-handed catches before the game.

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Tom Brady walked the field before the game.

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Patriots fan Richa Kiran?s sign poked fun at the Deflategate controversy.

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Fans wore jerseys representing Patriots players before the game.

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Patriots fans filed into their seats hours before kickoff.

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