New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley, left, celebrates his eight-yard touchdown run with teammate Shane Vereen during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt warms up before an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt warms up before an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) cannot hold on to a pass while being defended by New England Patriots strong safety Tavon Wilson during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen celebrates his one-yard touchdown run during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen (34) celebrates his eight-yard touchdown pass during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. Right is Michael Hoomanawanui. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez is tackled by Houston Texans linebacker Barrett Ruud (54) and Johnathan Joseph, right, during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen, left, evades a tackle by Houston Texans linebacker Bradie James during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) and Brooks Reed sack New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) fakes a handoff to Arian Foster during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub passes during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones, right, tries to tackle Houston Texans running back Arian Foster during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Houston Texans punter Donnie Jones, left holds as Shayne Graham (17) kicks a 27-yard field goal during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Houston Texans free safety Danieal Manning (38) is chased by New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty on a 94-yard kickoff return during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Houston Texans free safety Danieal Manning is chased by New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty, left, on a 94-yard kickoff return during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady yells as he runs onto the field before an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady yells as he runs onto the field before an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen, left, is congratulated by quarterback Tom Brady after Vareen's eight-yard touchdown pass reception from Brady during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) pulls in a 47-yard pass from Tom Brady as Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson chases him during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork, left, tries to tackle Houston Texans running back Arian Foster during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen (34) is tackled by Houston Texans strong safety Glover Quin during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) celebrates his one-yard touchdown run with quarterback Matt Schaub, right, on the sidelines after a video review during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is chased by New England Patriots middle linebacker Brandon Spikes during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Houston Texans kicker Shayne Graham, left, kicks a 55-yard field goal during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Houston Texans back up quarterback T.J. Yates, right, listens while Matt Schaub talks to head coach Gary Kubiak during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels loses the ball while being stopped by New England Patriots' Steve Gregory, Brandon Deaderick and Jerod Mayo during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The play had been stopped before Daniels dropped the ball. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub evades a tackle by New England Patriots defensive end Justin Francis (94) during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich (50) runs with the ball after intercepting a pass intended for Houston Texans fullback James Casey during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) recovers his own fumble as New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich (50) closes in on him during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich (50) is upended by Houston Texans center Chris Myers (55) after intercepting a pass intended for Houston Texans fullback James Casey during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich (50) runs with the ball after intercepting a pass intended for Houston Texans fullback James Casey as he is chased by Texans center Chris Myers (55)during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd celebrates a five-yard touchdown catch during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub, left, sits on the bench with back up quarterback T.J. Yates after throwing an interception pass during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, congratulates teammate Brandon Lloyd after Loyd's five-yard touchdown pass from Brady during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich (50) is congratulated by his teammates, including Niko Koutouvides (90), after intercepting a pass intended for Houston Texans fullback James Casey during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub walks off the field during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen (34) catches a 33-yard touchdown pass while being defended by Houston Texans linebacker Barrett Ruud during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt sits on the sidelines during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub watches as New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen scores during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster reaches forward for a first down after being tackled by New England Patriots cornerback Aqib Talib (31)during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster stands on the field during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski warms up before an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. Gronkowski went to the locker room with an arm injury midway through the first quarter, and did not return. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak, right, congratulates New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick after their AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013. The Patriots defeated the Texans 41-28. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub runs off the field after an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013. The Patriots defeated the Texans 41-28. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub runs off the field after an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013. The Patriots defeated the Texans 41-28. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, left, talks with head coach Bill Belichick during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The Patriots defeated the Texans 41-28. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick waves to spectators following an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The Patriots defeated the Texans 41-28. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen waves as he leaves the field following an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The Patriots defeated the Texans 41-28. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick talks with Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson after their AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The Patriots defeated the Texans 41-28. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster speaks to spectators after an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The Patriots defeated the Texans 41-28. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) warms up before an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. Gronkowski went to the locker room with an arm injury midway through the first quarter, and did not return. Gronkowski missed five regular-season games with a broken left forearm. The Patriots won 41-28. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) runs for a gain after making a reception during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen (34) runs for a gain during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen (34) runs for a gain during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks on during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws the ball downfield during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (85) high steps into the end zone during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) runs for a gain during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) celebrates during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (85) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (85) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) shows his frustration during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Houston Texans rhead coach Gary Kubiak shows his frustration during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork (75) rushes the passer during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) runs for a gain after making a reception during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks on during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) shouts during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) rushes the passer during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Houston Texans defensive end Antonio Smith (94) looks on prior to an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) looks on prior to an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt (99) celebrates fater recording a sack during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

A general view of Gillette Stadium is seen prior to an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Houston Texans against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

A general view of Gillette Stadium is seen prior to an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Houston Texans against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 41-28. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)