New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) celebrates with teammates in the end zone after setting the record for most touchdowns in a season by a tight end during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec., 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. The Patriots won 34-27. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski celebrates his first-down reception during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Rich Lipski)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) runs past Washington Redskins strong safety DeJon Gomes (24) and Washington Redskins free safety Reed Doughty (37) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Rich Lipski)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) catches a touchdown pass over Washington Redskins strong safety DeJon Gomes (24) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss (89) makes a catch past New England Patriots strong safety James Ihedigbo (44) for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec., 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Rich Lipski)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes the ball before being hit by Washington Redskins inside linebacker London Fletcher (59), during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec., 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork (75) is congratulated by teammate Matthew Slater (18) after recovering a fumble by Washington Redskins Rex Grossman in the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec., 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Washington Redskins running back Roy Helu (29) is chased by New England Patriots cornerback Kyle Arrington (24), right, during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Rich Lipski)

Washington Redskins quarterback Rex Grossman (8) delivers a pass against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is hit by Washington Redskins inside linebacker London Fletcher (59) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec., 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Rich Lipski)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) avoids the Washington Redskins pass rush during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) breaks away from Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec., 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Rich Lipski)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) breaks away from Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec., 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Rich Lipski)

New England Patriots strong safety James Ihedigbo (44) watches Washington Redskins wide receiver David Anderson (88) catch a touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Rich Lipski)

Washington Redskins wide receivers Donte' Stallworth, left, looks on as David Anderson, center, and Santana Moss celebrate an Anderson touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) tries to bring down New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) who scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Rich Lipski)

Washington Redskins running back Roy Helu, second from left, is brought down by, from left, New England Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty, defensive back Matthew Slater and outside linebacker Rob Ninkovich during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. The Patriots won the game 34-27. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Washington Redskins cornerback Josh Wilson (26) intercepts against New England Patriots wide receiver Tiquan Underwood (10) during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec., 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. Patriots won 34-27. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) tries to bring down New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) who scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Rich Lipski)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) spikes the ball in the end zone after setting the record for most touchdowns in a season by a tight end during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec., 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. The Patriots won 34-27. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

New England Patriots defensive back Julian Edelman (11) raises his arms after Patriots middle linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) made a game-ending interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, shakes hands with Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan at the conclusion of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec., 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. Patriots won 34-27. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) runs downfield during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec., 11, 2011 in Landover, Md. The Patriots won 34-27. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, center, fights with Washington Redskins strong safety DeJon Gomes (24) and free safety Reed Doughty (37) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Rich Lipski)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, left, runs away from Washington Redskins strong safety DeJon Gomes (24) and free safety Reed Doughty (37) during the first half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Rich Lipski)

December 11, 2011; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins cheerleaders perform during the game against the New England Patriots at FedEx Field. The Patriots won 34-27. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-US PRESSWIRE