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Rob Gronkowski keeps Patriots alive with fourth-down catch

Brady’s job was to simply keep the chains moving while not doing anything stupid, and he succeeded.

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The Broncos began the game with a 54 percent chance to win, but they have increased their win probability to 80 percent by the half. It’s no secret Manning is on the decline and Brady, at age 38, is still producing like he’s 25. Plus, they have quarterbacks who get rid of the ball lickety-split. Now, the chess match will be between Brady and Wade Phillips.

The Denver Broncos are 13-4 this season after beating the Steelers last week to land in this game.

Denver Broncos defensive end Derek Wolfe (95) looks on during an NFL Divisional Round Playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jan. 17, 2016 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. Brady, in one game has thrown for three touchdowns. On the touchdown pass, it appeared there was some sort of miscommunication and Daniels was able to shoot down the seam toward the end zone. He completed 5 of 10 passes for 46 yards.

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Many people have been comparing this rivalry to those of Bird/Magic.

In this case, Phillips has to stop one of the best ever. When asked about it, Brady said, it was “Absolutely” an honor to be mentioned with those great names. Brady v.s Manning XVII won’t disappoint. The only other team in the Super Bowl era to make five conference championship appearances in a row were the 1973-77 Raiders.

DENVER -€” One quarter is in the books here, and the Broncos lead the Patriots 7-6. But, it’s how Brady will do it that makes the difference. Denver ball on their own 44-yard line.

Brady, like most quarterbacks, sees a performance drop under pressure. Last year, the Patriots won with four-time All-Pro Darrelle Revis, but he plays for the Jets now. Broncos vs. Patriots. For the right to represent the AFC in this year’s Super Bowl.

A rare Tom Brady postseason interception (to Von Miller) allowed the Broncos to get an easy second touchdown in the second quarter. “The fact that he only has one ties him with Trent Dilfer and Brad Johnson”, said Myers, referencing QBs who won Super Bowls with the defensive-minded Ravens and Buccaneers. Which leads me into how the Broncos will have to win this game: defensively. Both of those losses came when the Patriots were undermanned offensively. In the short term, though, Tom Brady may be looking to target Harris because of the injury, even though he’s only given up two touchdowns since 2013.

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“I think playing someone 17 times is pretty cool; especially someone as great as him”. I just don’t think they’re capable of doing that. Gronkowski tends to be too fast for linebackers and too big for corners, and, therefore, is a matchup nightmare for any defense.

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