Tom Brady hails "great achievement" for New England Patriots

Tom Brady has said that it is a "great achievement" for the New England Patriots to reach the AFC championship game again.

The AFC East champions beat the Indianapolis Colts 43-22 to keep their hopes of a first Super Bowl win in nine seasons alive.

The quarterback told reporters: "Yeah, it's just a great achievement for our team. There are only going to be four teams standing after tomorrow.

"I know people have counted us out at times during this year but I think we have a locker room full of believers, so hopefully we can go out and play our best next week."

The Patriots will face either the Denver Broncos or the San Diego Chargers for a place in the Super Bowl next weekend.