New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws a pass during NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. The Patriots hots the Houston Texans on Sunday in an AFC divisional playoff game. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) performs field drills with teammates quarterback Ryan Mallett (15, and wide receiver Deion Branch (84), during NFL football team practice in Foxborough, Mass., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. The Patriots hots the Houston Texans on Sunday in an AFC divisional playoff game. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass during NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. The Patriots hots the Houston Texans on Sunday in an AFC divisional playoff game. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork walks on the field during NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. Wilfork faces Houston Texans running back Arian Foster for the second time this season on Sunday in an AFC divisional playoff game. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork looks down the field during NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. Wilfork faces Houston Texans running back Arian Foster for the second time this season on Sunday in an AFC divisional playoff game. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots cornerback Aqib Talib front, stretches along with cornerback Alfonzo Dennard during NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. The Patriots host the Houston Texans on Sunday in an AFC divisional playoff game. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Grounds crew members Ryan McGillivray, left, of Wrentham, Mass., and Jim Kelly, of Walpole, Mass., behind right, paint the finishing touches on an NFL divisional playoff logo on the field of the field at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. The New England Patriots host the Houston Texans on Sunday in an AFC divisional playoff game. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots strong safety Steve Gregory (28) and cornerback Aqib Talib vie for control of the ball while during a drills at NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. The Patriots host the Houston Texans on Sunday in an AFC divisional playoff game. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots free safety Patrick Chung, left, fends off defensive back Will Allen during drill atn NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. The Patriots host the Houston Texans on Sunday in ab AFC divisional playoff game. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots middle linebacker Brandon Spikes faces reporters in the team's locker room at Gillette Stadium following NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. The Patriots host the Houston Texans on Sunday in ab AFC divisional playoff game. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski faces reporters in the team's locker room at Gillette Stadium following NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. The Patriots host the Houston Texans on Sunday in ab AFC divisional playoff game. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski faces reporters in the team's locker room at Gillette Stadium following NFL football practice in Foxborough, Mass., Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013. The Patriots host the Houston Texans on Sunday in ab AFC divisional playoff game. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)