New England Patriots tight end Dan Gronkowski (82) and Aaron Hernandez (81) warm up prior to their NFL game against the San Diego Chargers in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez (81) warm up prior to their NFL game against the San Diego Chargers in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) warms up prior to their NFL game against the San Diego Chargers in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots wide receiver Chad Ochocinco (85) catches a pass during warm-ups prior to their NFL game against the San Diego Chargers in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, greets Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker prior to their NFL game against the San Diego Chargers 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 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/Cha

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

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)

San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) is wrapped up by 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/Charles Krupa)

Tom Brady prepares to take the snap as the Patriots square off against the San Diego Chargers in the home opener at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

Chad Ochocinco in action as the Patriots square off against the San Diego Chargers in the home opener at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

Andre Carter closes in on Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers as the Patriots square off against the San Diego Chargers in the home opener at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

Patriots WR Deion Branch celebrates a first down play as the Patriots square off against the San Diego Chargers in the home opener at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

Jerod Mayo is congratulated by his teammates after stopping the Chargers on the goal line as the Patriots square off against the San Diego Chargers in the home opener at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

Jerod Mayo celebrates after a big fourth down stop as the Patriots square off against the San Diego Chargers in the home opener at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

Vince Wilfork rumbles down the sidelines after his first career interception as the Patriots square off against the San Diego Chargers in the home opener at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

Tom Brady is set for the snap as the Patriots square off against the San Diego Chargers in the home opener at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

Patriots rookie RB Stevan Ridley in action as the Patriots square off against the San Diego Chargers in the home opener at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

QB Tom Brady leaps to make a play as the Patriots square off against the San Diego Chargers in the home opener at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

WR Deion Branch runs with the ball as the Patriots square off against the San Diego Chargers in the home opener at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

Deion Branch fights for extra yards as the Patriots square off against the San Diego Chargers in the home opener at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

Deion Branch pumps up the crowd after a big play as the Patriots square off against the San Diego Chargers in the home opener at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

Rob Gronkowski looks to make a grab in the endzone as the Patriots square off against the San Diego Chargers in the home opener at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski celebrates a touchdown catch as the Patriots square off against the San Diego Chargers in the home opener at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

Rob Gronkowski is congratulated by fellow TE Aaron Hernandez after a touchdown grab as the Patriots square off against the San Diego Chargers in the home opener at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

Patriots LB Dane Fletcher moves in for the tackle as the Patriots square off against the San Diego Chargers in the home opener at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

Dane Fletcher is congratulated by his teamamtes after making a nice play on Chargers TE Randy McMichael as the Patriots square off against the San Diego Chargers in the home opener at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

Sergio Brown and Devin McCourty strom in on WR Vincent Jackson as the Patriots square off against the San Diego Chargers in the home opener at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

2011 Patriots Hall of Famers Jon Morris and Drew Bledsoe were honored during a halftime ceremony at Gillette Stadium during the Patriots-Chargers game on Sunday, September 18, 2011.

Patriots Hall of Famers Drew Bledsoe and Jon Morris were honored during halftime during the Patriots-Chargers game on September 18, 2011

Patriots Hall of Famers Drew Bledsoe and Jon Morris were honored during haltime of the Patriots-Chargers game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 18, 2011.