u25a0 Tom Brady found Chris Hogan for two first-half touchdowns to give the Patriots a lead over the Steelers in the A.F.C. Championship.
u25a0 Earlier, quarterback Matt Ryan and the Falcons offense dominated the Green Bay Packers in the N.F.C. Championship (see below).
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Tom Brady has had little trouble finding open receivers, and the Patriots lead, 17-9, over the Steelers at halftime in a game that could seemingly be more lopsided if only New England’s offense had gotten more time on the field.