Blount, Patriots pull away from Steelers 27-16

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    Their momentum gone and the Pittsburgh Steelers surging behind backup quarterback Landry Jones, the New England Patriots needed something to get them going.

    They found inspiration in the usual places: LeGarrette Blount's churning legs, Tom Brady's accurate right arm and Rob Gronkowski's massive hands.

    Twice the undermanned Steelers needed one stop to give their offense the ball with a chance to take the lead on Sunday afternoon.

    And twice the Patriots instead went right down the field instead, pulling away for a 27-16 victory that left little doubt as to where the balance of power in the AFC sits as the season reaches its halfway point.

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