Patriots vs. Colts in AFC title game

Patriots Coach Bill Belichick raises the Lamar Hunt Trophy after leading New England to a 45-7 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC championship game on Sunday in Foxborough, Mass. (Jim Rogash / Getty Images)

Jan. 18, 2015 12 AM PT

Photos from the AFC championship game that the New England Patriots won, 45-7, over the Indianapolis Colts.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates with teammates on the sideline after being replaced late in the AFC championship game. (Al Bello / Getty Images)

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady gives Colts quarterback Andrew Luck a pat on the back as they meet following the AFC championship game. (Matt Slocum / Associated Press)

Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount stretches to get the ball across the goal line to finish a 13-yard touchdown run against the Colts in the AFC championship game on Jan. 18, 2015. (Matt Slocum / Associated Press)

Patriots cornerback Darrelle Revis is chased by Colts receiver T.Y. Hilton after intercepting a pass in the second half. (John Cetrino / EPA)

Colts quarterback Andrew Luck reacts after having a pass intercepted by the Patriots in the second half. (Julio Cortez / Associated Press)

Patriots receiver Julian Edelman lands on his head after making a catch and getting tackled by Colts defensive back LaRon Landry in the second half. (Elsa / Getty Images)

Patriots offensive tackle Nate Solder scores on a 16-yard pass play against Colts linebacker D’Qwell Jackson in the second half. (Matt Slocum / Associated Press)

Patriots offensive tackle Nate Solder (77) is congratulated by teammates after scoring on a pass play in the third quarter. (Jared Wickerham / Getty Images)

Jerrell Freeman, LeGarrette Blount, Erik Walden

Patriots running back breaks through the line and is hit by Colts linebackers Jerrell Freeman (50) and Erik Walden (93) in the second half. (Jared Wickerham / Getty Images)

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes from a well-protected pocket against the Colts in the second half. (Charles Krupa / Associated Press)

Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich tries to sack Colts quarterback Andrew Luck in the first half. (Charles Krupa / Associated Press)

Colts linebacker Jerrell Freeman questions why he was called for roughing the passer after hitting Patriots quarterback Tom Brady as he made a pass in the first half. (Jim Rogash / Getty Images)

Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount is brought down by Colts safety Mike Adams after a big gain in the first half. (Jared Wickerham / Getty Images)

Colts linebacker D’Qwell Jackson intercepts a pass intended for Patriots tight end D’Qwell Jackson in the first half. (Julio Cortez / Associated Press)