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Patriots receiver Chris Hogan dives for the end zone as he scores on a 47-yard touchdown pass from Tom Brady against Texans Andre Hal in the second quarter.

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Foxborough, MA 09/24/17 New England Patriots players took a knee during the National Anthem before their game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 at Gillette Stadium. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff)

More than a dozen Patriots players knelt during the national anthem Sunday

Several New England Patriots, including Tom Brady, locked arms during the national anthem.

Pregame coverage of anthem protests were passionate, pointed

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Tom Brady and Brandin Cooks celebrate a touchdown.

36 thoughts on the Patriots' win over the Texans

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The Pittsburgh Steelers side of the field is nearly empty during the playing of he national anthem before an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Chicago. The Pittsburgh Steelers did not come out to the field during the anthem. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

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Wilfork walked with his son David, 8, as he waved to people who cheered him while he walked the field in Gillette Stadium after the news conference.

Vince Wilfork on Trump's comments: 'I don't give a damn who he is'

FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 24: Jadeveon Clowney #90 of the Houston Texans reacts with J.J. Watt #99 after recovering a fumble for a touchdown during the second quarter of a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 24, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Jadeveon Clowney unveiled his best Gronk impression

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Kelly Olynyk did not want to leave Boston. Then, Gordon Hayward became a Celtic

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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters upon his return to the White House in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. Citizens of eight countries will face new restrictions on entry to the U.S. under a proclamation signed by Trump on Sunday. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Trump announces new travel ban affecting 8 countries

Patriots safety Devin McCourty speaking to the media following the Patriots-Texans game.

Devin McCourty eloquently explained why some Patriots players knelt during the anthem

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Visitors enjoy spectacular views as they walk the trails at Spectacle Island. (Patricia Harris for The Boston Globe)

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Trump administration announces new travel ban

Trump administration announces new travel ban

Participants in a Stein Hoisting competition see how long they can hold their pint.
Friday, October 13, 2013 at Samuel Adams Octoberfest at the Park Plaza Castle in Boston. Photo by Laurie Swope

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The all-new 2018 Nissan Leaf

The 2018 Nissan Leaf made its Boston debut