FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Tedy Bruschi #54 of the New England Patriots celebrates with the Lamar Hunt Trophy after defeating the San Diego Chargers by a score of 21-12 to win the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with the Lamar Hunt Trophy after defeating the San Diego Chargers by a score of 21-12 to win the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Jan 20, 2007; Foxborough, MA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws a pass in the first quarter against the New England Patriots during the AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-US PRESSWIRE

Jan 20, 2007; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss (81) before start of the AFC Championship game against the San Diego Chargers at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-US PRESSWIRE

Jan 20, 2007; Foxborough, MA, USA; San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (21) stiff-arms New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi (54) in the first quarter during the AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-US PRESSWIRE

Jan 20, 2007; Foxborough, MA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) is sacked by New England Patriots linebacker Junior Seau (55) in the first quarter during the AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-US PRESSWIRE

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots directs the offense against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers runs with the ball against the New England Patriots during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Junior Seau #55 of the New England Patriots reacts after a play against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game against on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers passes against the New England Patriots during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Laurence Maroney #39 of the New England Patriots celebrates running for a touchdown in the second quarter against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates after a touchdown in the second quarter against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates after a touchdown in the second quarter against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Tedy Bruschi #54 of the New England Patriots looks on while playing against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game against on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: (L-R) Head coach Bill Belichick and Laurence Maroney #39 of the New England Patriots celebrate after the Patriots 21-12 win against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots celebrates with the Lamar Hunt Trophy after the Patriots 21-12 win against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Matt Light #72 and Benjamin Watson #84 of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the San Diego Chargers by a score of 21-12 to win the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the San Diego Chargers by a score of 21-12 to win the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Junior Seau #55 of the New England Patriots celebrates with the Lamar Hunt AFC Championship trophy after the Patriots won 21-12 against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Laurence Maroney #39 and Benjamin Watson #84 of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the San Diego Chargers by a score of 21-12 to win the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Junior Seau #55 of the New England Patriots celebrates with the Lamar Hunt Trophy after defeating the San Diego Chargers by a score of 21-12 to win the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with the Lamar Hunt Trophy after defeating the San Diego Chargers by a score of 21-12 to win the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts after a dropped pass against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers looks to pass against the New England Patriots during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots won 21-12. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots gestures before a play against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Jan 20, 2007; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown reception against the San Diego Chargers in the fourth quarter during the AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-US PRESSWIRE

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots gestures before a play against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Laurence Maroney #39 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Bill Belchick of the New England Patriots stands on the sidelines during a break in play agaiinst the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Tom Brady #12 talks with head coach Bill Belchick of the New England Patriots during a break in play agaiinst the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots celebrates with Jabar Gaffney #10 after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Laurence Maroney #39 of the New England Patriots runs into Matt Wilhelm #57, Luis Castillo #93 and Clinton Hart #42 of the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots passes against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers talks to his team in the huddle against the New England Patriots during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: LaDainian Tomlinson #21 of the San Diego Chargers runs with the ball against the New England Patriots during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Darren Sproles #43 of the San Diego Chargers runs with the ball against the New England Patriots during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: James Sanders #36 of the New England Patriots reacts against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Quentin Jammer #23 of the San Diego Chargers breaks up a pass intended for Donte' Stallworth #18 of the New England Patriots during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: A fan of the New England Patriots holds up a sign reading "Randy Moss is Innocent" during the AFC Championship Game against the San Diego Chargers on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: (L-R) Asante Samuel #22, James Sanders #36 and Teddy Bruschi #54 of the New England Patriots react after Samuel intercepted a pass in the second quarter against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers looks to pass under pressure from Mike Vrabel #50 of the New England Patriots during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Jabar Gaffney #10 of the New England Patriots celebrates after catching a touchdown in the second quarter against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Asante Samuel #22 of the New England Patriots intercepts the ball while defending Chris Chambers #89 of the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game against on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Laurence Maroney #39 of the New England Patriots celebrates running for a touchdown in the second quarter against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots throws a pass against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Fans of the New England Patriots hold up a sign which reads "Chargers Road Ends Here!" against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers looks down the line of scrimmage against the New England Patriots during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots looks to throw a pass as Kevin Faulk #33 attempts to block Stephen Cooper #54 the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Benjamin Watson #84 of the New England Patriots celebrate after defeating the San Diego Chargers by a score of 21-12 to win the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Richard Seymour #93 of the New England Patriots celebrates after the Patriot 21-12 win against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Robert Kraft, team owner of the New England Patriots addresses the fans as he receives the Lamar Hunt AFC Championship trophy from CBS announcer Jim Nantz against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots holds up the Lamar Hunt AFC Championship trophy after the Patriots won 21-12 against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Fans of the New England Patriots hold up a sign reading "AFC Champs" during the AFC Championship Game against the San Diego Chargers on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 20: Junior Seau #55 of the New England Patriots holds up the Lamar Hunt Trophy following the game against the San Diego Chargers in the AFC Championship at Gillette Stadium January 20, 2008 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with Kelley Washington #15 after defeating the San Diego Chargers by a score of 21-12 to win the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots holds up the Lamar Hunt Trophy following the game against the San Diego Chargers in the AFC Championship at Gillette Stadium January 20, 2008 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Matt Light #72 and Pierre Woods #58 of the New England Patriots celebrate after defeating the San Diego Chargers by a score of 21-12 to win the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Junior Seau #55 of the New England Patriots celebrates with the Lamar Hunt Trophy after defeating the San Diego Chargers by a score of 21-12 to win the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Laurence Maroney #39 of the New England Patriots runs the ball against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots won 21-12. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Chris Chambers #89 of the San Diego Chargers can't make a reception against Ellis Hobbs III of the New England Patriots during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots won 21-12. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots won 21-12. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Bill Belichick, head coach of the New England Patriots holds up the Lamar Hunt Trophy following the game against the San Diego Chargers in the AFC Championship at Gillette Stadium January 20, 2008 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Pierre Woods #58 and Jabar Gaffney #10 of the New England Patriots celebrate after the Patriots 21-12 win against the San Diego Chargers during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Bill Belichick (L) of the New England Patriots is given the Lamar Hunt Trophy by team owner Robert Kraft after defeating the San Diego Chargers by a score of 21-12 to win the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Matt Light #72 and Pierre Woods #58 of the New England Patriots celebrate after defeating the San Diego Chargers by a score of 21-12 to win the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates a first down on the game's final drive to seal the victory during the National Football League AFC Championship game against the San Diego Chargers at Gillette Stadium January 20, 2008 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Chargers 21-12. (Photo by Paul Jasienski/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Bill Belichick \of the New England Patriots talks with head coach Norv Turner of the San Diego Chargers after the Patriots defeated the Chargers by a score of 21-12 to win the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Laurence Maroney #39 and Benjamin Watson #84 of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the San Diego Chargers by a score of 21-12 to win the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots walks on the field after defeating the San Diego Chargers by a score of 21-12 to win the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Benjamin Watson #84 and Vince Wilfork #75 of the New England Patriots celebrate after defeating the San Diego Chargers by a score of 21-12 to win the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 20: Linebacker Tedy Bruschi #54 of the New England Patriots breaks up a pass near the goal line intended for tight end Antonio Gates #85 of the San Diego Chargers during the National Football League AFC Championship game against the San Diego Chargers at Gillette Stadium January 20, 2008 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Chargers 21-12. (Photo by Paul Jasienski/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Laurence Maroney #39 and Benjamin Watson #84 of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the San Diego Chargers by a score of 21-12 to win the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Antonio Cromartie #31 of the San Diego Chargers tackles Kevin Faulk #33 of the New England Patriots during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Junior Seau #55 of the New England Patriots celebrates with the Lamar Hunt Trophy after defeating the San Diego Chargers by a score of 21-12 to win the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

FOXBORO, MA - JANUARY 20: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers looks on late in the game against the New England Patriots during the AFC Championship Game on January 20, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)