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SF v NE 12-16-12

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Randy Moss celebrates his touchdown catch against the New England Patriots in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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49ers Patriots Football - Randy Moss

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Randy Moss celebrates his touchdown catch against the New England Patriots in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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49ers Patriots Football - Colin Kaepernick

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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A sticker showing a black ribbon to honor the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Newtown, Conn., is affixed to the helmet of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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49ers Patriots Football - Aaron Hernandez

A sticker showing a black ribbon to honor the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Newtown, Conn., is affixed to the helmet of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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San Francisco 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers, bottom, hits New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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49ers Patriots Football - Carlos Rogers, Stevan Ridley

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers, bottom, hits New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) passes against the New England Patriots in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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49ers Patriots Football - Colin Kaepernick

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) passes against the New England Patriots in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Randy Moss (84) celebrates his touchdown catch from quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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49ers Patriots Football - Colin Kaepernick, Randy Moss

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Randy Moss (84) celebrates his touchdown catch from quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Randy Moss (84) makes a touchdown catch in front of New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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49ers Patriots Football - Randy Moss, Devin McCourty

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Randy Moss (84) makes a touchdown catch in front of New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith (99) drops New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after Brady threw an incomplete pass in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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49ers Patriots Football - Aldon Smith, Tom Brady

San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith (99) drops New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after Brady threw an incomplete pass in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes between San Francisco 49ers linebackers Aldon Smith (99) and Ahmad Brooks (55) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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49ers Patriots Football - Tom Brady, Aldon Smith, Ahmad Brooks

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes between San Francisco 49ers linebackers Aldon Smith (99) and Ahmad Brooks (55) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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San Francisco 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers (22) runs back an interception of a pass that was intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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49ers Patriots Football - Carlos Rogers, Wes Welker

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers (22) runs back an interception of a pass that was intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh shouts from the sidelines in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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49ers Patriots Football - Jim Harbaugh

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh shouts from the sidelines in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork, left, and strong safety Tavon Wilson, right, join teammates during a moment of silence for the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Newtown, Conn., before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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49ers Patriots Football - Vince Wilfork, Tavon Wilson

New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork, left, and strong safety Tavon Wilson, right, join teammates during a moment of silence for the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Newtown, Conn., before an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich (50) and strong safety Steve Gregory (28) tackle San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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49ers Patriots Football - Frank Gore, Rob Ninkovich, Steve Gregory

New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich (50) and strong safety Steve Gregory (28) tackle San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork (75) and defensive end Justin Francis (94) tackle San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) as Patriots outside linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) converges in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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49ers Patriots Football - Jerod Mayo, Vince Wilfork, Justin Francis, Frank Gore

New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork (75) and defensive end Justin Francis (94) tackle San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) as Patriots outside linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) converges in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) knocks San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) off his feet in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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49ers Patriots Football - Frank Gore, Dont'a Hightower

New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) knocks San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) off his feet in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tarell Brown, right, breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch (84) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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49ers Patriots Football - Deion Branch

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tarell Brown, right, breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch (84) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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San Francisco 49ers tight end Delanie Walker (46) catches a touchdown pass in front of New England Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard (37) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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49ers Patriots Football - Alfonzo Dennard, Delanie Walker

San Francisco 49ers tight end Delanie Walker (46) catches a touchdown pass in front of New England Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard (37) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis, rear, celebrates a touchdown catch by tight end Delanie Walker (46) in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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49ers Patriots Football - Delanie Walker, Vernon Davis

San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis, rear, celebrates a touchdown catch by tight end Delanie Walker (46) in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks toward the sideline in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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49ers Patriots Football - Tom Brady

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks toward the sideline in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith (99) runs after intercepting a pass as New England Patriots tackle Sebastian Vollmer (76) and tight end Michael Hoomanawanui (47) pursue in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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49ers Patriots Football - Sebastian Vollmer, Michael Hoomanawanui, Aldon Smith

San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith (99) runs after intercepting a pass as New England Patriots tackle Sebastian Vollmer (76) and tight end Michael Hoomanawanui (47) pursue in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches the action against the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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49ers Patriots Football - Bill Belichick

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches the action against the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) spikes the ball over the goal post after scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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49ers Patriots Football - Michael Crabtree

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) spikes the ball over the goal post after scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) makes a catch in front of New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) that he ran in for a touchdown in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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49ers Patriots Football - Michael Crabtree, Devin McCourty

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) makes a catch in front of New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) that he ran in for a touchdown in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates his touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers with wide receiver Brandon Lloyd, left, and running back Danny Woodhead, right, in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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49ers Patriots Football - Tom Brady, Danny Woodhead, Brandon Lloyd

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates his touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers with wide receiver Brandon Lloyd, left, and running back Danny Woodhead, right, in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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San Francisco 49ers strong safety Donte Whitner (31) tackles New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead (39) in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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49ers Patriots Football - Danny Woodhead, Donte Whitner

San Francisco 49ers strong safety Donte Whitner (31) tackles New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead (39) in the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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Patriot actors stand without their usual rifles to honor the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Newtown, Conn., in the third quarter of an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the San Francisco 49ers in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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49ers Patriots Football

Patriot actors stand without their usual rifles to honor the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Newtown, Conn., in the third quarter of an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the San Francisco 49ers in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) meet at midfield after their NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. The 49ers won 41-34. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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49ers Patriots Football - Colin Kaepernick, Tom Brady

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) meet at midfield after their NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. The 49ers won 41-34. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, and San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, right, meet at midfield after an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. The 49ers won 41-34. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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49ers Patriots Football - Bill Belichick, Jim Harbaugh

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, and San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, right, meet at midfield after an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. The 49ers won 41-34. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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San Francisco 49ers fans celebrate their team's 41-34 win over the New England Patriots in an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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49ers Patriots Football

San Francisco 49ers fans celebrate their team's 41-34 win over the New England Patriots in an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) runs past fans as he leaves the field after defeating the New England Patriots 41-34 in an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
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49ers Patriots Football - Colin Kaepernick

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) runs past fans as he leaves the field after defeating the New England Patriots 41-34 in an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 17, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) looks to throw the ball downfield prior to their game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)
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49ers Patriots Football - Colin Kaepernick

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) looks to throw the ball downfield prior to their game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

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A detail view of the decal honoring the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School is seen on a New England Patriots helmet prior to their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)
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49ers Patriots Football

A detail view of the decal honoring the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School is seen on a New England Patriots helmet prior to their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)
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49ers Patriots Football - Colin Kaepernick

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

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San Francisco 49ers return man Ted Ginn Jr. (19) against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)
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49ers Patriots Football - Ted Ginn Jr.

San Francisco 49ers return man Ted Ginn Jr. (19) against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

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The New England Patriots offense huddle against the San Francisco 49ers at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)
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49ers Patriots Football

The New England Patriots offense huddle against the San Francisco 49ers at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks to throw the ball downfield against the San Francisco 49ers at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)
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49ers Patriots Football - Tom Brady

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks to throw the ball downfield against the San Francisco 49ers at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

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San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) rushes for a gain against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)
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49ers Patriots Football - Frank Gore

San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) rushes for a gain against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) looks to throw the ball downfield against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)
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49ers Patriots Football - Colin Kaepernick

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) looks to throw the ball downfield against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)
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49ers Patriots Football - Colin Kaepernick

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) celebrates against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

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San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith (94) rushes the passer against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)
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49ers Patriots Football - Justin Smith

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Justin Smith (94) rushes the passer against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

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New England Patriots wide receiver brandon Lloyd (85) catches the ball against the San Francisco 49ers at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)
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49ers Patriots Football - Brandon Lloyd

New England Patriots wide receiver brandon Lloyd (85) catches the ball against the San Francisco 49ers at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

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The San Francisco 49ers defense brings down New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)
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49ers Patriots Football - Tom Brady

The San Francisco 49ers defense brings down New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass against the San Francisco 49ers at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)
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49ers Patriots Football - Tom Brady

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass against the San Francisco 49ers at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) against the San Francisco 49ers at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)
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49ers Patriots Football - Tom Brady

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) against the San Francisco 49ers at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

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San Francisco 49ers nose tackle Ricky Jean Francois warms up prior to a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)
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Ricky Jean Francois

San Francisco 49ers nose tackle Ricky Jean Francois warms up prior to a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 16, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. San Francisco won 41-34. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

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