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Patriots 35, Ravens 31 in Instant Classic

Josh McDaniels congratulates Brandon LaFell on catching the winning touchdown. Getty Images

Duron Harmon’s interception with 1:40 left in the 4th quarter sealed the deal Saturday as the Patriots won an instant classic over the Ravens, 35-31.

Tom Brady turned back the clock and made the throw of the day, finding Brandon LaFell for a 23-yard touchdown with 5:13 to go in the 4th quarter, putting the Patriots ahead for good.

The throw moved Brady into sole possession of the all-time playoff passing touchdown record with 46. Legendary quarterback Joe Montana had 45 postseason touchdown passes in his career.

Julian Edelman threw a touchdown pass on a trick play in the third quarter, tying the game at 28 and swinging the momentum into New England’s favor for crunch time.

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The Patriots will host the winner of tomorrow’s Colts/Broncos game in the AFC Championship Game next Sunday at 6:40 p.m.

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