New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reacts as he runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady warms up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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

Houston Texans defensive tackle J.J. Watt (99) looks on prior to their game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 42-14. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson (80) catches the ball prior to their game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 42-14. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

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

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) looks to throw the ball downfield against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 42-14. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) runs for a gain after making a catch against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 42-14. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates after leading his team to a touchdown against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 42-14. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) shows his frustration against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 42-14. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) calls an audible against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 42-14. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) stiff arms Houston Texans linebacker Tim Dobbins (52) at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 42-14. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick coaches against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 42-14. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork (75) drinks some water against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 42-14. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

A detail view of the Hall of Fame patch is seen on a New England Patriots uniform during their game against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. New England won 42-14. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub warms up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Houston Texans wide receiver Kevin Walter (83) and quarterback Matt Schaub (8) warm up before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) rushes between New England Patriots defensive tackle Brandon Deaderick (71) and cornerback Aqib Talib (31) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Houston Texans inside linebacker Darryl Sharpton (51) stops New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) as tackle Nate Solder (77) gives a push during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) runs from Houston Texans fullback James Casey (86) after intercepting a pass from quarterback Matt Schaub during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) hands off to running back Stevan Ridley (22) during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots free safety Devin McCourty (32) celebrates his interception with middle linebacker Brandon Spikes (55) as Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) sits on the turf during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates his touchdown pass to wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (85) in front of Houston Texans outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (59) in the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (85) celebrates his touchdown catch with tight end Michael Hoomanawanui (47) during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) is sacked by New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich (50) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) gets up after being sacked during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Defensive end J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans waits with outside linebacker Connor Barwin #98 after de-boarding the team bus before taking on the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Running back Stevan Ridley #22 of the New England Patriots carries the ball against the defense of strong safety Glover Quin #29 of the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Wide receiver Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots makes a catch in front of defensive back Kareem Jackson #25 of the Houston Texans in the first quarter at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Offensive lineman Ryan Wendell #62 of the New England Patriots blocks defensive end J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots drops backs to pass agains the defense of Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Wide receiver Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball in front of strong safety Quintin Demps #27 of the Houston Texans in the first quarter at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots drops backs to pass agains the defense of Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) crosses the goal line after a reception for a touchdown in front of Houston Texans inside linebacker Darryl Sharpton (51) and free safety Danieal Manning (38) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) celebrates his touchdown catch against the Houston Texans during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak shouts from the sideline during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) gains yards after a catch against Houston Texans defensive back Brandon Harris (26) and free safety Danieal Manning (38) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick works with his team alongside outside linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) on the sideline during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) and head coach Gary Kubiak talk during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots at the line scrimmage against the Houston Texans defense in the third quarter at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots drops backs to pass for a 63-yard pass to wide receiver Donte Stallworth #19 (not pictured) against the Houston Texans defense in the third quarter at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Wide receiver Donte Stallworth #19 catches and runs for a 63-yard touchdown in front of cornerback Brandon Harris #26 of the Houston Texans in the third quarter at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

Quarterback Tom Brady #12 and running back Danny Woodhead #39 of the New England Patriots celebrate after Brady threw a touchdown pass against the Houston Texans in the third quarter at Gillette Stadium on December 10, 2012 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

New England Patriots wide receiver Donte' Stallworth (19) dives into the end zone while dragging Houston Texans defensive back Quintin Demps, right, for a touchdown after a catch and run during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots wide receiver Donte' Stallworth (19) dives into the end zone while dragging Houston Texans defensive back Quintin Demps, right, for a touchdown after a catch and run during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots wide receiver Donte' Stallworth (19) catches a pass in front of Houston Texans defensive back Brandon Harris (26) before running it in for a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt looks up from the bench during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick instructs his team during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) shakes hands with Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) following an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. The Patriots won 42-14. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) scores a touchdown in front of New England Patriots outside linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. The Patriots won 42-14. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)