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Pats Stay Perfect, Whip Steelers

Brady, Moss team up for two more scores as New England rolls

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 10, 2007 2:35 AM CST
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(Newser) – Steelers safety Anthony Smith probably won't guarantee another win anytime soon after his team was defeated handily by the New England Patriots, 34-13, on the strength of four Tom Brady TD passes, reports AP. Smith was burned twice on long touchdowns and verbally sparred with Brady after the Pats' first score to Randy Moss, who had two TD receptions.

The Steelers (9-4) came into the game with the No. 1 defense in the NFL but were lit up for nearly 400 yards through the air. They stayed close early on but were shut out after halftime. Brady now stands four shy of Peyton Manning's single season record of 49 TD passes, a mark he is likely to eclipse.

New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss (81), top, pulls in a first down pass reception over Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor (24) during first-quarter action of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday afternoon, Dec. 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss (81), top, pulls in a first down pass reception over Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor (24) during first-quarter action of their NFL football game...   (Associated Press)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches his team during second half action of their NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday afternoon, Dec. 9, 2007. The Patriots defeated the Steelers 34-13 to remain undefeated at 13-0. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches his team during second half action of their NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday afternoon, Dec. 9, 2007....   (Associated Press)
New England Patriots fans celebrate as their team closes out a 34-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers during their football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. The Patriots move to 13-0 to remain the only undefeated NFL team. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
New England Patriots fans celebrate as their team closes out a 34-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers during their football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. The Patriots move to 13-0 to...   (Associated Press)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) lets a pass go down field as Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Casey Hampton (98) moves in during first quarter action of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday afternoon, Dec. 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) lets a pass go down field as Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Casey Hampton (98) moves in during first quarter action of their NFL football game in...   (Associated Press)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) meet at midfield after their NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. The Patriots defeated the Steelers 34-13 to remain undefeated at 13-0. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) meet at midfield after their NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. The...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is up-ended by New England Patriots defensive lineman Ty Warren (94) as Roethlisberger tried to pick-up yardage during first-quarter action of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday afternoon, Dec. 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is up-ended by New England Patriots defensive lineman Ty Warren (94) as Roethlisberger tried to pick-up yardage during first-quarter action of their...   (Associated Press)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) looks for a receiver down field as New England Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas (96) closes in during first quarter action of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday afternoon, Dec. 9, 2007. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) looks for a receiver down field as New England Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas (96) closes in during first quarter action of their NFL football...   (Associated Press)
New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) is pursued by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Farrior (51) after catching a pass during second-half action in Foxboro, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007. Welker caught 9 passes and one touchdown as the Patriots defeated the Steelers 34-13 to remain undefeated at 13-0....
New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) is pursued by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Farrior (51) after catching a pass during second-half action in Foxboro, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2007....   (Associated Press)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) directs his offense as Patriots running back Kevin Faulk (33) moves into position during second-half action of their NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday afternoon, Dec. 9, 2007. The Patriots defeated the Steelers, 34-13. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) directs his offense as Patriots running back Kevin Faulk (33) moves into position during second-half action of their NFL football game against the Pittsburgh...   (Associated Press)
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