Santa Claus waves to fans arriving at Gillette Stadium to watch the New England Patriots play the Miami Dolphins at an NFL football game at in Foxborough, Mass. Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP PhotoElise Amendola)

Wes Welker fights through a tackle during the first half at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, December 24, 2011.

Dolphins RB Reggie Bush leaps over CB Kyle Arrington as the Patriots play at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, December 24, 2011.

Devin McCourty breaks up a pass intended for WR Brandon Marshall on Saturday, December 24, 2011.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked by Miami Dolphins inside linebacker Karlos Dansby (58)during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Shaun Ellis gets the sack on Dolphins' quarterback Matt Moore at the teams play at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, December 24, 2011.

Dolphins WR Brandon Marshall is unable to come up with the ball at Gillette Stadium on Saturday, December 24, 2011.

Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jason Taylor (99) brings down New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead (39) who tries for extra yardage during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) is brought down by Miami Dolphins cornerback Jimmy Wilson (27) and Miami Dolphins linebacker Ikaika Alama-Francis (59) as Miami Dolphins defensive back Chris Clemons (30) watches.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore (8) is sacked by New England Patriots defensive end Brandon Deaderick (71) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws against the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) attempts to break a tackle by Miami Dolphins strong safety Yeremiah Bell (37) as free safety Tyrone Culver (29) follows behind during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium.

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) is brought down by Miami Dolphins free safety Reshad Jones (20) and cornerback Vontae Davis (21) during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.

New England Patriots wide receiver Deion Branch (84) celebrates in the end zone after his touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) takes the ball into the end zone for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) celebrates his touchdown with teammate wide receiver Wes Welker (83) during the fourth quarter against the Miami Dolphins in an NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Saturday, Dec. 24.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) yells before facing the Miami Dolphins prior to an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday Dec. 24, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) and tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) perform a drill during pre-game warm-ups prior to an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011.

Dolphine RB Reggie Bush leaps over Patriots CB Kyle Arrington in the Patriots-Dlophins game.

Patriots LB Jerod Mayo collects a sack on Dolphins QB Matt Moore

Patriots WR Wes Welker runs through the Miami defense after collecting one of his 12 catches

Patriots K Stephen Gostkowski makes a touchdown saving tackle during the Patriots 27-24 win

Patriots CB Devin McCourty dives to deflect a pass early in the Patriots 27-24 win

Patriots NT Vince Wilfork dives on a fumble during the Patriots-Dolphins game

Patriots defenders swarm to tackle Dolphins RB Reggie Bush

Patriots LB Dane Fletcher applies pressure on Dolphins QB Matt Moore during the Patriots-Dolphins game

Patriots DB's Kyle Arrington (24) and Sergio Brown (31) break up a pass attempt

Patriots CB Devin McCourty gets one of his four pass deflections in the Patriots 27-24 win

Patriots QB Tom Brady leaps over the pile to score one of his two rushing touchdowns