Live coverage: Brady hits Branch for 61-yard touchdown, 28-7 lead

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Tom Brady adores the final few minutes of the first half as a chance to pick up valuable points.

He’s done it again, connecting with receiver Deion Branch for a 61-yard touchdown pass that gives the New England Patriots a 28-7 lead over Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos with 1:57 left in the first half.

A Tye Warren sack of Tebow caused a third-and-20 play that the Denver Broncos were unable to convert a first down, giving Brady the ball back at his own 28 with 2:27 remaining.

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