AFC Championship Game: Steelers at Patriots

Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount celebrates with fans in the stands after defeating the Steelers.

Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) celebrates with teammates after beating the Steelers.

The New England Patriots celebrate with the Lamar Hunt Trophy after beating the Steelers.

The New England Patriots celebrate after beating the Steelers.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates with the Lamar Hunt Trophy after defeating the Steelers.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after defeating the Steelers.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after beating the Steelers.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is interviewed after defeating the Steelers.

Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan (26) breaks up a pass intended for Steelers wide receiver Cobi Hamilton (83) in the second half.

Patriots cornerback Eric Rowe (25) intercepts a pass during the fourth quarter.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates a touchdown pass to wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) during the third quarter.

Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) catches a touchdown during the third quarter.

Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter.

Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich (50) recovers a fumble against during the third quarter.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after a third-quarter touchdown.

Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) celebrates with the End Zone Militia after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter.

Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter.

Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) runs for a touchdown during the third quarter.

Steelers wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (88) cannot catch a pass in the end zone during the third quarter.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs the ball during the third quarter against the Steelers.

Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) celebrates after hitting a field goal during the third quarter.

Steelers tight end Jesse James (81) cannot catch a pass against Patriots safety Patrick Chung (23) during the third quarter.

Steelers tight end Jesse James (81) runs with the ball against Patriots safety Patrick Chung (23) during the second quarter.

Steelers wide receiver Cobi Hamilton (83) misses a catch while defended by Patriots cornerback Eric Rowe (25) during the second quarter.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) during the second quarter.

Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) catches a touchdown pass during the second quarter.

Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) runs the ball during the second quarter.

Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the second quarter against the Patriots.

Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Steelers.

Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Steelers.

Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (12) reacts after a first down against the Steelers.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass against the Steelers.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Steelers.

Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) kicks a first-quarter field goal against the Steelers.

Steelers defensive back Justin Gilbert (24) returns a kickoff against the Patriots.

Steelers wide receiver Sammie Coates (14) cannot catch a pass while defended by Patriots cornerback Eric Rowe (25) in the first quarter.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked by Steelers nose tackle Javon Hargrave (79) in the first quarter.

Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (21) breaks up a pass intended for Steelers tight end David Johnson (82) during the first quarter.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) gets ready for the game against the Steelers.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) gets ready for the game against the Steelers.

Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) gets ready before the game against the Patriots.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin gets ready for the game against the Patriots.

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) runs onto the field before the game against the Patriots.