New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes over Houston Texans inside linebacker Tim Dobbins (52) 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.

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.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates his 37-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (85) during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012.

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.

New England Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd (85) celebrates his touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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) 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)

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.

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)

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) runs from Houston Texans defensive back Quintin Demps (27) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)