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Tom Brady and the New England Patriots have provided at least one answer on the quarterback's right hand injury. 

Brady is active for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Brady did not wear a glove on his right hand during pregame warmups, but the wound was covered by a large swatch of black tape that stretched from the middle of the back of his hand and wrapped around his thumb.

He took almost exclusively from shotgun during pregame drills and between snaps kept his right hand inside a pouch he wore around his waist. He spoke briefly with Patriots owner Robert Kraft before retreating to the locker room while his teammates finished special teams warmup.

After sustaining the injury on Wednesday when a teammate collided with him on a handoff, according to multiple reports, Brady missed practice on Thursday and was limited on Friday. He was officially listed as questionable on the injury report.

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ESPN reported that Brady received stitches but had no ligament damage or bone breaks in the hand.

On Friday, Brady repeatedly shot down questions on the injury and said "we'll see" when asked if he planned to play Sunday.

Inactive for the Patriots are running back Mike Gillislee, tight end Jacob Hollister, defensive tackle Alan Branch, wide receiver Kenny Britt, offensive tackle LaAdrian Waddle, wide receiver Bernard Reedy and linebacker David Harris. Inactive for the Jaguars are running back Chris Ivory, defensive tackle Eli Ankou, linebacker Deon King, defensive end Carroll Phillips, offensive lineman Chris Reed, offensive lineman Josh Walker and offensive lineman William Poehls.

PHOTOS: Best conference championship game moments

Conference championship games: Most memorable moments
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2014 NFC Championship: After an improbable conclusion
2014 NFC Championship: After an improbable conclusion to regulation in which the Seattle Seahawks overcame a 19-7 deficit with four minutes remaining to send the game into overtime, Russell Wilson hit Jermaine Kearse for a 35-yard touchdown on the first drive to give the Seahawks a 28-22 win over the Green Bay Packers.  Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports
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The 49ers had their chance to come away winners in
2013 NFC Championship: The 49ers had their chance to come away winners in Seattle, that is until Colin Kaepernick challenged Richard Sherman. A drive that started on San Francisco's own 22-yard line ended when, on first down from Seattle's 18, Kaepernick went for Michael Crabtree in the end zone. He was covered by Sherman, who tipped the pass back to linebacker Malcolm Smith, who made the game-sealing interception. The Seahawks prevailed, 23-17, and went on to win Super Bowl XLVIII.  Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports
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2011 NFC Championship: Already in regulation, Kyle Williams had inadvertently let the ball graze his leg on a punt, which was recovered by the Giants and led to a touchdown for the Giants. Lightning struck twice, however, as in overtime Williams fumbled another punt, recovered by the Giants, leading to the game-winning field goal. The Giants went on to win their second Super Bowl in five years over the New England Patriots.
2011 NFC Championship: Already in regulation, Kyle Williams had inadvertently let the ball graze his leg on a punt, which was recovered by the Giants and led to a touchdown for the Giants. Lightning struck twice, however, as in overtime Williams fumbled another punt, recovered by the Giants, leading to the game-winning field goal. The Giants went on to win their second Super Bowl in five years over the New England Patriots.  H. Darr Beiser, USA TODAY Sports
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2011 AFC Championship: An unfortunate sequence of events
2011 AFC Championship: An unfortunate sequence of events for the Baltimore Ravens prevented the team from advancing to the franchise's second Super Bowl. Two plays after Lee Evans was stripped of the ball in the end zone -- on a play that could have given the Ravens the go-ahead score -- kicker Billy Cundiff shanked a 32-yard field goal attempt in the waning seconds to provide the New England Patriots with the 23-20 win and send the franchise to its seventh Super Bowl appearance. Two weeks later, the Patriots lost to the New York Giants -- again -- in the Super Bowl.  Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY
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2009 NFC Championship: Vikings quarterback Brett Favre threw a costly interception in the closing seconds of regulation deep into Saints territory. Then, in overtime, Garrett Hartley hit a game-winning 40-yard field goal for a 31-28 win, sending New Orleans to its first Super Bowl in franchise history.
2009 NFC Championship: Vikings quarterback Brett Favre threw a costly interception in the closing seconds of regulation deep into Saints territory. Then, in overtime, Garrett Hartley hit a game-winning 40-yard field goal for a 31-28 win, sending New Orleans to its first Super Bowl in franchise history.  Jed Jacobsohn, Getty Images
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2007 NFC Championship: The final pass for Brett Favre as a Packer at Lambeau Field was a costly interception in overtime. From there, the Giants' Lawrence Tynes hit a 47-yard game-winning field goal, giving New York an improbable 23-20 win. The Giants went on to end the Patriots' run at a perfect season in Super Bowl XLII.
2007 NFC Championship: The final pass for Brett Favre as a Packer at Lambeau Field was a costly interception in overtime. From there, the Giants' Lawrence Tynes hit a 47-yard game-winning field goal, giving New York an improbable 23-20 win. The Giants went on to end the Patriots' run at a perfect season in Super Bowl XLII.  Eileen Blass, USA TODAY Sports
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2006 AFC Championship: Peyton Manning finally got the monkey off his back as the Colts rallied from a 21-6 halftime deficit to defeat the Patriots, 38-34, in one of the greatest conference title games of all time.
2006 AFC Championship: Peyton Manning finally got the monkey off his back as the Colts rallied from a 21-6 halftime deficit to defeat the Patriots, 38-34, in one of the greatest conference title games of all time.  Amy Sancetta, AP
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2003 AFC Championship: The Colts' offensive juggernaut
2003 AFC Championship: The Colts' offensive juggernaut -- one that accumulated 5,874 yards and 447 points in the 2003 season -- was grounded by the Patriots in the cold and snow at Gillette Stadium. Safety Rodney Harrison helped the Patriots defense hold the Colts to just over 300 yards of total offense and force five turnovers in a 24-14 win.  CHARLES KRUPA, AP
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1999 NFC Championship: In an unexpected low-scoring affair, the only touchdown of the game was a fourth-quarter score by Ricky Proehl. From there, the Rams managed to hold on for an 11-6 win. The Rams went on to win Super Bowl XXXIV.
1999 NFC Championship: In an unexpected low-scoring affair, the only touchdown of the game was a fourth-quarter score by Ricky Proehl. From there, the Rams managed to hold on for an 11-6 win. The Rams went on to win Super Bowl XXXIV.  Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Sports
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Vikings kicker Gary Anderson hadn't missed a field
1998 NFC Championship: Vikings kicker Gary Anderson hadn't missed a field goal all season, until his 38-yarder sailed wide left in the final minutes of regulation. Then, in overtime, the Falcons' Morten Andersen nailed a 38-yarder for the game-winner, giving the Falcons a dramatic 30-27 win.  Ed Reinke, Associated Press
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1995 AFC Championship: This thriller came down to one of the most memorable Hail Mary plays in playoff history. Colts quarterback Jim Harbaugh heaved one for the end zone, where it was almost caught by Aaron Bailey, but ultimately fell incomplete, giving the Steelers a 20-16 win.
1995 AFC Championship: This thriller came down to one of the most memorable Hail Mary plays in playoff history. Colts quarterback Jim Harbaugh heaved one for the end zone, where it was almost caught by Aaron Bailey, but ultimately fell incomplete, giving the Steelers a 20-16 win.  Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Sports
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1994 NFC Championship: The two-time defending champion
1994 NFC Championship: The two-time defending champion Cowboys and the champion-to-be 49ers met in a super-sized showdown. The 49ers raced out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter, and held off a comeback charge by the Cowboys to reach Super Bowl XXIX, where Steve Young got the monkey off his back with a record-setting six-touchdown performance against the overmatched San Diego Chargers.  ERIC DRAPER, Associated Press
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1994 AFC Championship: Eric Bieniemy had every reason to be thrilled after the Chargers held on for a stunning 17-13 road win over the Steelers after a final defensive stand.
1994 AFC Championship: Eric Bieniemy had every reason to be thrilled after the Chargers held on for a stunning 17-13 road win over the Steelers after a final defensive stand.  Rick Stewart, Getty Images
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1992 NFC Championship: This was a symbolic changing of the guard in the NFC, as the Cowboys went into Candlestick Park and defeated the 49ers, 30-20, to advance (and ultimately win) Super Bowl XXVII.
1992 NFC Championship: This was a symbolic changing of the guard in the NFC, as the Cowboys went into Candlestick Park and defeated the 49ers, 30-20, to advance (and ultimately win) Super Bowl XXVII.  George Rose, Getty Images
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1990 NFC Championship: Five Matt Bahr field goals, including the game-winner as time expired, denied the 49ers an opportunity for a Super Bowl three-peat. The Giants won, 15-13, and then went on to win Super Bowl XXV.
1990 NFC Championship: Five Matt Bahr field goals, including the game-winner as time expired, denied the 49ers an opportunity for a Super Bowl three-peat. The Giants won, 15-13, and then went on to win Super Bowl XXV.  George Rose, Getty Images
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1987 AFC Championship: Browns running back Earnest Byner was on his way to the game-tying touchdown until "The Fumble" happened. It was recovered by the Broncos in the final minute, and Denver held on for a 38-33 win. Before "The Fumble" there was "The Drive" and less than a decade later was "The Move" (or "The Hiatus," depending on your point of view), a succession of heartbreaking disappointments for Browns fans.
1987 AFC Championship: Browns running back Earnest Byner was on his way to the game-tying touchdown until "The Fumble" happened. It was recovered by the Broncos in the final minute, and Denver held on for a 38-33 win. Before "The Fumble" there was "The Drive" and less than a decade later was "The Move" (or "The Hiatus," depending on your point of view), a succession of heartbreaking disappointments for Browns fans.  Mark Duncan, AP
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1986 AFC Championship: With the Broncos 98 yards away from the end zone, John Elway proceeded to lead his team on what has simply become known as "The Drive", tying the game with a touchdown pass to Mark Jackson with 37 seconds remaining. Then, in overtime, Denver went on to score the game-winning field goal, defeating the Browns 23-20.
1986 AFC Championship: With the Broncos 98 yards away from the end zone, John Elway proceeded to lead his team on what has simply become known as "The Drive", tying the game with a touchdown pass to Mark Jackson with 37 seconds remaining. Then, in overtime, Denver went on to score the game-winning field goal, defeating the Browns 23-20.  AP
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A play that needs no explanation. 1981 NFC Championship
1981 NFC Championship: "The Catch" -- Dwight Clark's fingertip touchdown grab of a Joe Montana pass -- instantly immortalized the 49ers' quarterback, and marked the end of one dynasty and the beginning of another in San Francisco. The thrilling 28-27 victory over "America's Team" put the 49ers on course for the first of four Super Bowl titles over nine years.  Phil Huber, AP
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1976 AFC Championship: After two consecutive AFC Championship
1976 AFC Championship: After two consecutive AFC Championship Game losses to the Steelers, Ken Stabler and the Raiders finally got the best of their nemesis with a 24-7 AFC title game win. The Raiders, one of the most successful teams of the early Super Bowl era, also earned its long-awaited title, easily dispensing with the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI. That victory was the first of three over eight seasons and two cities for the Raiders, who also won Super Bowl XV and Super Bowl XVIII.  Associated Press
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1967 NFL Championship: Bart Starr's quarterback sneak
1967 NFL Championship: Bart Starr's quarterback sneak into the end zone with 16 seconds remaining clinched a 21-17 Packers victory in the Ice Bowl, a title bout played in the most difficult of conditions that became an all-time pro football classic. The win earned the Vince Lombardi-led Packers their fifth NFL championship over seven seasons, including an unprecedented three straight championships from 1965-1967. The Packers -- who own the most championships in NFL history -- would go a long 29 years before winning another title.  Associated Press
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