New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) in action against the Houston Texans December 10, 2012 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass.New England defeated Houston 42-14. (AP Photo/Damian Strohmeyer)

New England Patriots corner back Tyrone Poole (38) keeps Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) from catching a pass in overtime of the Patriots 23-20 win Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003, in Houston. (AP Photo/Brett Coomer)

Houston Texans cornerback Von Hutchins (34) tackles New England Patriots wide receiver Reche Caldwell in the first quarter of their football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006 in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

New England Patriots running back Corey Dillon, center, picks up 15 yards before being tackled by Houston Texans cornerback Dunta Robinson (23) and Texans safety Jason Simmons (30 in the first quarter of their football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

New England Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs evades a tackle by Houston Texans wide receiver Kevin Walter (85) after he intercepted a pass by Houston Texans quarterback David Carr in the third quarter of their football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006 in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won 40-7. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Houston Texans' Arian Foster (37) rushes during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010 in Houston. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010 in Houston. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)

Houston Texans' Arian Foster (37) runs away from New England Patriots James Sanders (36) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010 in Houston. The Texans won 34-27 for their first winning season.(AP Photo/Dave Einsel)

New England Patriots' Jonathan Wilhite (24) crosses the goal line in front of Houston Texans' Zac Diles (54) and Brandon Harrison (31) during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Houston. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)

Houston Texans wide receiver Jacoby Jones (12) makes a touchdown catch in front of New England Patriots' Jonathan Wilhite (24) and Brandon Meriweather (31) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Houston. The Texans won 34-27 for their first winning season. (AP Photo/Dave Einsel)

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (37) carries the ball against the New England Patriots during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010 in Houston. The Texans won 34-27 for their first winning season.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

New England Patriots wide receiver Donte' Stallworth (19) catches a touchdown pass against Brandon Harris (26) in action against the Houston Texans December 10, 2012 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass.New England defeated Houston 42-14. (AP Photo/Damian Strohmeyer)

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) in action December 10,2012 against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass.New England defeated Houston 42-14. (AP Photo/Damian Strohmeyer)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws the ball downfield during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Monday December 10, 2012 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. New England won 42-14. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) runs for a gain during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Monday December 10, 2012 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. New England won 42-14. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes against the Houston Texans during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) in action December 10,2012 against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass.New England defeated Houston 42-14. (AP Photo/Damian Strohmeyer)