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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski celebrates his touchdown against the San Diego Chargers in the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. The Patriots won 35-21. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco (85) is taken down by San Diego Chargers defensive back Antoine Cason after catching a pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) passes the ball under protection from tackle Marcus McNeill (73) in the first quarter of the Chargers' NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes the ball in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots Wes Welker is taken down by San Diego Chargers linebacker Donald Butler (56) during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) lies in the end zone after scoring a touchdown as San Diego Chargers defensive back Eric Weddle stands nearby during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick coaches on the sidelines during the first half of their NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

San Diego Chargers coach Norv Turner calls out on the sidelines during the first quarter in the Chargers' NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews (24) celebrates his touchdown with guard Kris Dielman (68) during the first quarter against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots linebacker Dane Fletcher (52) tackles San Diego Chargers tight end Randy McMichael (81) after a gain in the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) reacts as he walks to the sideline after a series against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots coach Pepper Johnson celebrates on the sidelines after nose tackle Vince Wilfork, behind, intercepted a San Diego Chargers pass in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork (75) high-steps with the football to celebrate after intercepting a pass against the San Diego Chargers in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
![San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17)] scrambles on a keeper as guard Kris Dielman (68) tries to get to New England Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork (75) during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/glfwlkzkvejxoq3c1krc.jpg)
San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17)] scrambles on a keeper as guard Kris Dielman (68) tries to get to New England Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork (75) during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots inside linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) celebrates with inside linebacker Brandon Spikes (55) and defensive end Andre Carter (93) after preventing a touchdown near the goal line by the San Diego Chargers in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) breaks away from San Diego Chargers defensive back Eric Weddle (32) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. The Patriots defeated the Charger 35-21. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

San Diego Chargers defensive tackle Vaughn Martin (92) and defensive end Corey Liuget (94) react as they sit on the bench during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots defensive back Sergio Brown, left, celebrates with cornerback Devin McCourty, right, after he intercepted a second-half pass by San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers during an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws the football with protection by guard Kris Dielman (68) and others against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) yells at the line of scrimmage as San Diego Chargers defensive tackle Vaughn Martin (92) prepares for the hike during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco (85) is taken down by San Diego Chargers defensive back Antoine Cason (20) after catching a pass during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Former New England Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe gestures during a ceremony to celebrate his induction into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame, during halftime of the Patriots' NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft applauds at left as former Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe stands during a ceremony to celebrate his induction into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame during halftime of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, left, shakes hands with San Diego Chargers coach Norv Turner after an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. The Patriots beat the Chargers 35-21. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, is congratulated by San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers after an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday Sept. 18, 2011. The Patriots beat the Chargers 35-21. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch (84) catches a pass, good for first down, late in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) scrambles against the New England Patriots during an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

San Diego Chargers running back Mike Tolbert (35) is taken down against the New England Patriots during an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) scrambles against the New England Patriots during an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12), gets upended against the San Diego Chargers during an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

San Diego Chargers running back Ryan Mathews (24) gains yardage against the New England Patriots in an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)