Pats clinch AFC East title by beating Miami 23-16

Wes Welker (83) of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown during a game against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on December 2, 2012 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Tom Brady had his least efficient game of the year and even threw an interception, but the Patriots took advantage of the Dolphins' mistakes to clinch their fourth consecutive AFC East title with a 23-16 win. A botched punt, roughing-the-punter penalty and fumble by Miami led to 17 New England points, and another penalty negated a Dolphins touchdown.

Credit: Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images