INDIANAPOLIS -- Moments from the first half of Super Bowl XLVI:
Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesThe Patriots' first offensive play was a safety after Tom Brady was called for intentional grounding in the end zone.
Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesStephen Gostkowski kicked the game off after the Patriots won the toss and deferred.
Elsa/Getty ImagesVictor Cruz signals a first down after making a first-quarter reception.
Ezra Shaw/Getty ImagesAnother angle on the Patriots' first offensive play of the game.
Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesVictor Cruz dances his trademark salsa routine after scoring the first touchdown of the Super Bowl.
Mark J. Rebilas/US Presswire Deion Branch was tackled by Kenny Phillips (21) and Jacquian Williams (57) after making a first-half reception.
Joe Robbins/Getty ImagesBrandon Spikes prevents Victor Cruz from catching this Eli Manning delivery.
AP Photo/Ben LiebenbergWes Welker helped get the Patriots going in Super Bowl XLVI.
Dale Zanine/US PresswireStephen Gostkowski got the Patriots on the board with a 29-yard field goal.
Chris Trotman/Getty ImagesDanny Woodhead capped a 96-yard Patriots drive to end the first half with a three-yard TD reception to give the Patriots their first lead of the game.
Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesThe Patriots' first offensive play was a safety after Tom Brady was called for intentional grounding in the end zone.Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesStephen Gostkowski kicked the game off after the Patriots won the toss and deferred.Elsa/Getty ImagesVictor Cruz signals a first down after making a first-quarter reception.Ezra Shaw/Getty ImagesAnother angle on the Patriots' first offensive play of the game. Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesVictor Cruz dances his trademark salsa routine after scoring the first touchdown of the Super Bowl. Mark J. Rebilas/US Presswire Deion Branch was tackled by Kenny Phillips (21) and Jacquian Williams (57) after making a first-half reception. Joe Robbins/Getty ImagesBrandon Spikes prevents Victor Cruz from catching this Eli Manning delivery.AP Photo/Ben LiebenbergWes Welker helped get the Patriots going in Super Bowl XLVI. Dale Zanine/US PresswireStephen Gostkowski got the Patriots on the board with a 29-yard field goal. Chris Trotman/Getty ImagesDanny Woodhead capped a 96-yard Patriots drive to end the first half with a three-yard TD reception to give the Patriots their first lead of the game. 
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