New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) spikes the football after scoring a touchdown against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) calls a play at the line of scrimmage during the NFL regular season game against the New England Patriots and the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws the ball against the New England Patriots during the NFL regular season game on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

San Diego Chargers tight end Ladarius Green (89) runs up the field with the ball against New England Patriots free safety Patrick Chung (23) during the NFL regular season game on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) runs up the field against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) runs up the field against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

New England Patriots running back Jonas Gray #35 runs up the field against the San Diego Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews (24) runs up the field against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd (80) makes a touchdown catch against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) carries the football against New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork (75) during the NFL regular season game on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is brought down by New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers throws a pass against the New England Patriots during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

San Diego Chargers defensive back Darrell Stuckey picks up a fumble before scoring a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Malcom Floyd makes a touchdown catch against the New England Patriots during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws a pass against the San Diego Chargers during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

San Diego Chargers defensive back Darrell Stuckey runs for a touchdown after a fumble recovery against the New England Patriots during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

San Diego Chargers inside linebacker Kavell Conner and defensive back Jahleel Addae celebrate a touchdown against the New England Patriots during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski grabs a touchdown pass over San Diego Chargers cornerback Brandon Flowers during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

The New England Patriots' Brandon Bolden celebrates his blocked punt against the San Diego Chargers during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, right, celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Brian Tyms against the San Diego Chargers during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is brought down for a sack by New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich as Chargers guard Johnnie Troutman falls during the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers fends off New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers looks to throw under pressure by New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins during the first half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

New England Patriots outside linebacker Akeem Ayers (55) celebrates his interception against the San Diego Chargers during the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

San Diego Chargers tight end Ladarius Green is hit by New England Patriots cornerback Brandon Browner during the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Eddie Royal tries to stay inbounds as he is hit by New England Patriots strong safety Tavon Wilson, right, and strong safety Duron Harmon during the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen is brought down by the New England Patriots defensive back Nate Ebner, Danny Aiken (48) and Jonathan Casillas during the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman moves up field against the San Diego Chargers during the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski, center, celebrates with teammates after hitting a field goal against the San Diego Chargers during the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws under pressure during the second half of NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman runs for a touchdown against the San Diego Chargers during the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) pulls free from San Diego Chargers cornerback Brandon Flowers (26) and strong safety Marcus Gilchrist (38) as he runs for a touchdown against the San Diego Chargers during the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver Brian Tyms while playing the San Diego Chargers during the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

New England Patriots defensive tackle Sealver Siliga, second from left, steps over San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers after he was brought down by Siliga with help from teammates defensive end Rob Ninkovich (50), defensive tackle Chris Jones (94) and outside linebacker Akeem Ayers (55) during the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers tries to get away from New England Patriots defensive tackle Chris Jones (94) during the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers looks on after a play against the New England Patriots during the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

San Diego Chargers head coach Mike McCoy, right, and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick talks after the Patriots defeated the Chargers in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers talks with New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins after the Patriots defeated the Chargers in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers throws under pressure by New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins during the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady slides under San Diego Chargers defensive back Jahleel Addae during the second half in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates after the Patriots defeated the San Diego Chargers 23-14 in an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)