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Jets beat Patriots in Divisional game

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Quarterback Mark Sanchez throws the ball during the first half of the Jets’ 28-21 win over the Patriots in the AFC Divisional Round. VIDEO: New York Jets Beat Patriots 28-21 Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post
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Jets linebacker David Harris’ interception of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady put the Jets in position for the first score of the game, but Nick Folk missed a short field goal. VIDEO: New York Jets Beat Patriots 28-21 EPA
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Jets Antonio Cromartie gets past New England Patriots Matthew Slater on a kick off return. VIDEO: New York Jets Beat Patriots 28-21 EPA
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Jets receiver Braylon Edwards is tackled by New England Patriots cornerback Darius Butler after a catch during the first half that set up the Jets’ first score. VIDEO: New York Jets Beat Patriots 28-21 AP Photo
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Running back LaDainian Tomlinson scores a touchdown to give the Jets a 7-3 lead to the Jets during the second quarter. VIDEO: New York Jets Beat Patriots 28-21 Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post
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Jets’ LaDainian Tomlinson celebrates after the touchdown. VIDEO: New York Jets Beat Patriots 28-21 Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post
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Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez reacts after LaDainian Tomlinson scores a touchdown to give the Jets the lead during the second quarter. VIDEO: New York Jets Beat Patriots 28-21 Anthony J. Causi
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Jets receiver Santonio Holmes drops the ball on a play during the first half. VIDEO: New York Jets Beat Patriots 28-21 Anthony J. Causi
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Patriots Patrick Chung is tackled on a fake punt to stop any gain of yards for New England during the first half. VIDEO: New York Jets Beat Patriots 28-21 Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post
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Jets receiver Braylon Edwards runs the ball in for a touchdown while dragging two Patriots players. It gave the Jets a 14-3 lead. VIDEO: New York Jets Beat Patriots 28-21 Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post
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Jets receiver Braylon Edwards celebrates with tight end Dustin Keller after Edwards scores a touchdown during the first half. VIDEO: New York Jets Beat Patriots 28-21 Anthony J. Causi
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Jets receiver Jerricho Cotchery catches a pass during the first half. VIDEO: New York Jets Beat Patriots 28-21 Anthony J. Causi
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Jets cornerback Drew Coleman sacks Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the second quarter. VIDEO: New York Jets Beat Patriots 28-21 Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post
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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady on the field during the first half. VIDEO: New York Jets Beat Patriots 28-21 Anthony J. Causi
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Jets safety Eric Smith and linebacker David Harris tackle Patriots’ BenJarvus Green-Ellis during the first half. VIDEO: New York Jets Beat Patriots 28-21 AP Photo
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Patriots coach Bill Belichick walks along the sidelines during the first half. VIDEO: New York Jets Beat Patriots 28-21 AP Photo
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Jets coach Rex Ryan watches his team play against the New England Patriots during the second half. AP Photo
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Patriots tight end Alge Crumpler celebrates his touchdown reception with fans in the third quarter. The Jets’ lead was cut to 14-11 after New England converted a two-point conversion. EPA
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Patriots running back Sammy Morris celebrates a two-point conversion in front of Jets’ David Harris in the third quarter. EPA
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Jets wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery runs past New England Patriots linebacker Brandon Spikes and safety Brandon Meriweather for a big gain during the fourth quarter. REUTERS
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Jets wide receiver Santonio Holmes scores a touchdown in front of Patriots cornerback Kyle Arrington during the fourth quarter. REUTERS
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Jets receiver Santonio Holmes celebrates his fourth quarter touchdown against the New England Patriots. Getty Images
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Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez celebrates after Santonio Holmes scores a touchdown during the second half to extend the Jets lead to 21-11. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post
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New York Jets running back Shonn Greene scores a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter that put the lead at 28-14 and put the Jets in the AFC Championship game. REUTERS
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Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez celebrates with fans after his team’s 28-21 win over the New England Patriots. AP Photo
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Jets Mark Sanchez celebrates after the Jets defeated the Patriots 28-21 in their 2011 AFC Divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Getty Images
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Jets’ Mark Sanchez and Patriots’ Tom Brady walk off the field. Getty Images
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Jets defensive tackle Sione Pouha celebrates after the Jets’ 28-21 win over the New England Patriots. AP Photo
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Jets tight end Dustin Keller celebrates with fans after his team defeated the New England Patriots. REUTERS
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Jets cornerback Kyle Wilson celebrates the win over the New England Patriots. REUTERS
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New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick leaves the field after the Patriots’ loss to the Jets. The Jets will now play the Steelers in the AFC Championship game. AP Photo