On to Super Bowl XLII
It's on to the Super Bowl.
The New England Patriots continued their path to an undefeated season, pushing back the San Diego Chargers 21-12 in the AFC championship game.
Tom Brady threw three interceptions, but also two touchdown passes.
New England is now 18-0 on the season and will play the NFC champion, either Green Bay or New York, in the Super Bowl on Feb. 3.
The Patriots defense continually thwarted San Diego drives deep into their territory, forcing four field goals.
Laurence Maroney rushed for over 122 yards for the second consecutive playoff game.
The crowd began chanting "Super Bowl, Super Bowl'' with 3:00 left after Maroney made a key first down run.
The game ended with red, white and blue confetti flitting through the air, swirling around in the wind that whipped through Gillette Stadium.
Posted at 06:03 PM
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