INSTANT REPLAY: Offensive Powerhouse Leads New England Patriots to Super Bowl LI [VIDEO]

FOXBOROUGH, MA — Pack up your bags New England because the Patriots are heading to the Super Bowl for the ninth time.

Tom Brady threw for 384 yards and three touchdowns and Chris Hogan caught nine receptions for 180 yards and two touchdowns in a 36-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The victory gives New England their ninth AFC Championship and Super Bowl appearance, the most in NFL history.

Sunday night's performance was noteworthy for a career day from wide receiver Chris Hogan, who had the best performance for a receiver in Patriots' postseason history. At times wide-open, Hogan seemed to confused the Steelers secondary, most noteably on two touchdown receptions in the second half.

The first touchdown came on a 16-yard pass late in the first quarter that extended the Patriots' lead to 10-0.

Following a DeAngelo Williams touchdown and missed Steelers' extra point, the Patriots whipped out the flea flicker for a 34-yard pass to Hogan.

While relatively quiet for most of the game, LeGarrett Blount picked up a touchdown on 47 yards rushing. Prior to his one-yard score in the third quarter, Blount picked up an 18-yard run, moving the the majority of the Steelers defense from the eight down to the goalline.

A late third quarter touchdown from Julian Edelman all but wrapped up the win for the Patriots.

Waiting for the Patriots will be the Atlanta Falcons. The Matt Ryan-led team defeated the Green Bay Packers, 44-21, en route to their second NFC Championship.

Super Bowl LI in Houston is scheduled for February 5.

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