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Quarterback Tim Tebow was congratulated by running back Leon Washington (33) after Tebow threw a touchdown pass to Quentin Sims in the fourth quarter of Thursday's final preseason game for the Patriots. The Patriots beat the Giants, 28-20.



Quarterback Tim Tebow was congratulated by running back Leon Washington (33) after Tebow threw a touchdown pass to Quentin Sims in the fourth quarter of Thursday's final preseason game for the Patriots. The Patriots beat the Giants, 28-20.


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Patriots quarterback Ryan Mallett played the first half and went 10-for-16 for 117 yards and a touchdown.


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Patriots quarterback Tim Tebow and several other players prayed together after the game.


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Pro golfer TIger Woods joined Patriots owner Robert Kraft on the sidelines priot to the game. Woods is playing in the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston this weekend.


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The Patriots cheerleadersshowed off their moves before kickoff.


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Patriots kick returner Leon Washington was brought down after a 53-yard first half punt return. Washington had five punt returns and averaged 10.6 yards.


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Patriots receiver Quentin Sims took a pass from Tim Tebow into the end zone for a 52-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.


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Patriots starting quarterback Tom Brady did not play, but met his counterpart, Eli Manning of the New York Giants, after the game.


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Gillette Stadium was lit up and full of fans for the final preseason game.


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A youth football team from Reading arrived en masse to watch the game.


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Eli Manning was in action as the Giants' starting quarterback, although his Patriots counterpart, Tom Brady, did not start the game.


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Patriots fan John Gapster of Plymouth had his game-face on.


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A young New England Patriots fan struck a pose before the game.


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Ryan Mallett (15) was the starting quarterback for the Patriots in their final preseason game on Thursday. The Patriots played the Giants at Gillette Stadium.


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For third-string quarterback Tim Tebow, the game was a final chance to impress the coaches who would decide who stays on the team for the regular season.


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Security personnel made the rules regarding personal handbags at Gillette Stadium crystal clear.


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