New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski prepares to kick the go-ahead field goal as holder Chris Hanson (6) holds the ball during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, in Landover, Md. The Patriots won 27-24. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 months ago

New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski prepares to kick the go-ahead field goal as holder Chris Hanson (6) holds the ball during the second half of a preseason NFL football game, Friday, Aug. 28, 2009, in Landover, Md. The Patriots won 27-24.

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  1. New York Jets safety Eric Smith (33) blocks a punt by New England Patriots punter Chris Hanson (6) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday Nov. 22, 2009.
  2. FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 08: Stephen Gostkowski #3 of the New England Patriots celebrates a field goal as Chris Hanson #6 looks on in the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins on November 8, 2009 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
  3. EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 20: Stephen Gostkowski #3 and Chris Hanson #6 of the New England Patriots watch the field goal during the game on September 20, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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  11. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck throws a pass during NFL football practice on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Kirkland, Wash. The practice was the first for Hasselbeck since breaking a rib in a Sept. 20 game in San Francisco.
  12. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 06: Astronaut Buzz Aldrin and wife Lois Aldrin pose with NFL Hall of Famer Nick Buoniconti at The 24th Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner benefiting The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis (national fundraising arm of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis) at The Waldorf=Astoria on October 6, 2009 in New York, New York.
  13. EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 20: Stephen Gostkowski #3 and Chris Hanson #6 of the New England Patriots watch the field goal during the game on September 20, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
  14. New York Jets safety Eric Smith (33) blocks a punt by New England Patriots punter Chris Hanson (6) in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday Nov. 22, 2009.
  15. FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 08: Stephen Gostkowski #3 of the New England Patriots celebrates a field goal as Chris Hanson #6 looks on in the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins on November 8, 2009 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.
  16. In this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009, photo, New England Patriots' Stephen Gostkowski (3) kicks a field goal as Chris Hanson holds during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J. On offense, the Patriots settled for three field goals in the first half when drives stalled. On special teams, they allowed a long kickoff return to start the second half.

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