Indianapolis Colts kicker and former New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) talks with New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) before their NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday afternoon, Dec. 4, 2011.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, left, talks with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) before their NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday afternoon, Dec. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Dan Orlovsky (6) is sacked by New England Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork (75) during the first quarter of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday afternoon, Dec. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) steps up to avoid a sack during the first quarter of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday afternoon, Dec. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) evades the tackle by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Jacob Lacey (27) as New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) leaps in the air during the first quarter of their NFL football game.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) looks looks for a receiver during the first quarter of their NFL football gameagainst the Indianapolis Colts in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday afternoon, Dec. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Patriots LB Rob Ninkovich fights for positioning versus the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, December 4, 2011.

Jerod Mayo makes a big tackle on Colts RB Joseph Addai during game action from Gillette Stadium on Sunday, December 4, 2011.

Patriots RB Kevin Faulk looks to break a tackle during the first half versus the Colts on Sunday, December 4, 2011.

New England Patriots RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis carries the ball versus the Colts on Sunday, December 4, 2011.

New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski,catches a touchdown pass as Indianapolis Colts strong safety David Caldwell (30) is late to the play during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) attempts to pull away from Indianapolis Colts cornerback Jacob Lacey (27)during the first quarter of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday afternoon, Dec. 4, 2011.

New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) pulls in a pass reception during the first quarter of their NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday afternoon, Dec. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) heads past Indianapolis Colts linebacker A.J. Edds (52) during the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) walks off the field after catching a touchdown pass with his arm around New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) during the third quarter of their NFL football game.

Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski rumbles over a deffender for one of his three touchdowns

Patriots LB Jerod Mayo delivers a huge hit to Colts QB Dan Orlovsky

Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft talks with Colts C Jeff Saturday.

Patriots OL Nick McDonald looks over the Colts defense in his first start as a member of the Patriots

Patriots LB Jerod Mayo intercepts a pass during the patriots 31-24 win

Even with a kneck injury, Colts QB Peyton Manning helps C Jeff Saturday during Sunday's game

Patriots RB Stevn Ridley rushes through the Colts defense during the Patriots 31-24 win over the Colts

After one of his three touchdowns, Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski delivers one of his trademark spikes in celebration

Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski hauls in a pass over the middle of the field