Photos: Houston Texans vs New England Patriots Playoff Game 2013
January 13, 2013
Matthew Slater #18 of the New England Patriots reacts after a tackle against the Houston Texans during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans stretches for a first down against Aqib Talib #31 of the New England Patriots during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich (50) is upended by Houston Texans center Chris Myers (55) after intercepting a pass intended for Houston Texans fullback James Casey during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Danieal Manning #38 of the Houston Texans gets tackled by Matthew Slater #18, Niko Koutouvides #90, Marquice Cole #23, and Brandon Bolden #38 of the New England Patriots during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub scrambles to get away from pressure from the New England Patriots' defence in the fourth quarter in their NFL AFC Divisional playoff football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts January 13, 2013. REUTERS/Gretchen Ertl
Stevan Ridley #22 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball against Danieal Manning #38 and Glover Quin #29 of the Houston Texans during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub is stopped on a run by New England Patriots' Devin McCourty in the fourth quarter in their NFL AFC Divisional playoff football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts January 13, 2013. REUTERS/Brian Snyder
New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) runs for a long gain deep into Houston Texans territory after catching a pass from quarterback Tom Brady during the third quarter of their NFL AFC Divisional playoff football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts January 13, 2013. The tackle is being made by Texans' Brandon Harris. REUTERS/Gretchen Ertl
Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) recovers his own fumble as New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich (50) closes in on him during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt sits on the sidelines during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans gets knocked off of his feet against the New England Patriots during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) scores on an eight-yard touchdown run while being tackled by Houston Texans free safety Danieal Manning during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots greets Matt Schaub #8 of the Houston Texans after the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans looks on against the New England Patriots during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Aaron Hernandez #81 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball against Danieal Manning #38 of the Houston Texans during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Jerod Mayo #51 of the New England Patriots knocks the ball away from Owen Daniels #81 of the Houston Texans after it was ruled his forward progress was stopped in the third quarter during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Stevan Ridley #22 of the New England Patriots scores a touchdown in the third quarter against the Houston Texans during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Danieal Manning #38 of the Houston Texans runs with the ball against the New England Patriots during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
James Casey #86 of the Houston Texans makes a catch against Jerod Mayo #51 of the New England Patriots during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Dont'a Hightower #54 of the New England Patriots tackles DeVier Posey #11 of the Houston Texans during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the New England Patriots during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Matt Schaub #8 of the Houston Texans hands the ball off to Arian Foster #23 during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Aaron Hernandez #81 of the New England Patriots fails to make a catch in the endzone against the Houston Texans during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans runs with the ball against Alfonzo Dennard #37 of the New England Patriots during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Matt Schaub #8 of the Houston Texans drops back against the New England Patriots during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels (81) cannot hold on to a pass while being defended by New England Patriots strong safety Tavon Wilson during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass to receiver Wes Welker (83) during the third quarter of their NFL AFC Divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Massachusetts January 13, 2013. REUTERS/Gretchen Ertl
New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) makes a catch on a long pass from quarterback Tom Brady past Houston Texans' Glover Quin during the second quarter of their NFL AFC Divisional playoff football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts January 13, 2013. REUTERS/Gretchen Ertl
New England Patriots running back Shane Vareen celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Houston Texans during the first quarter of their NFL AFC Divisional playoff football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts January 13, 2013. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi
Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots hands the ball off to Stevan Ridley #22 against the Houston Texans during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Stevan Ridley #22 of the New England Patriots celebrates with Shane Vereen #34 after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against the Houston Texans during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots hands the ball off to Stevan Ridley #22 during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Wes Welker #83 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball against the Houston Texans during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Aaron Hernandez #81 of the New England Patriots reacts after a catch in the third quarter against the Houston Texans during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
J.J. Watt #99 and Brooks Reed #58 of the Houston Texans sack Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster (23) is chased by New England Patriots middle linebacker Brandon Spikes during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
J.J. Watt #99 and Brooks Reed #58 of the Houston Texans sack Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) pulls in a 47-yard pass from Tom Brady as Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson chases him during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) cannot restrain New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley as he crosses the goal line for an eight-yard touchdown during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) pulls in a 47-yard pass from Tom Brady as Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson chases him during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Houston Texans tight end Owen Daniels loses the ball while being stopped by New England Patriots' Steve Gregory, Brandon Deaderick and Jerod Mayo during the second half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. The play had been stopped before Daniels dropped the ball. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)
Houston Texans kicker Shayne Graham, left, kicks a 55-yard field goal during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) runs for a long gain deep into Houston Texans territory after catching a pass from quarterback Tom Brady during the third quarter of their NFL AFC Divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Massachusetts January 13, 2013. At right is Texans' Glover Quin and at back left is Texans' Brandon Harris. REUTERS/Gretchen Ertl
New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley leaps out of the tackle attempt of Houston Texans Kareem Jackson into the end zone for a touchdown during the third quarter of their NFL AFC Divisional playoff football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts January 13, 2013. At right is Texans' Danieal Manning. REUTERS/Gretchen Ertl
New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley (22) dives ahead for a first down past the tackle of Houston Texans' Bradie James (53) during the second quarter of their NFL AFC Divisional playoff football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts January 13, 2013. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi
New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) makes a catch on a long pass from quarterback Tom Brady past Houston Texans' Glover Quin during the second quarter of their NFL AFC Divisional playoff football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts January 13, 2013. REUTERS/Gretchen Ertl
New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork, left, tries to tackle Houston Texans running back Arian Foster during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots' Rob Grownkowski (L) reaches for a pass past Houston Texans' Barrett Ruud (54) during the first quarter in their NFL AFC Divisional playoff football game in Foxborough, Massachusets January 13, 2013. Gronkowski was apparently injured on the play and left the game. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady yells as he runs onto the field before an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady looks down field as he prepares to pass during the first quarter of their NFL AFC Divisional playoff football game against the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Massachusetts January 13, 2013
Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Head coach Gary Kubiak of the Houston Texans looks on prior to the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez is tackled by Houston Texans linebacker Barrett Ruud (54) and Johnathan Joseph, right, during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Matt Schaub #8 of the Houston Texans walks off the field after failing to convert on third down against the New England Patriots during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub passes during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Houston Texans' Garrett Graham (88) runs back the opening kick-off past New England patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski (3) for 94 yards in their NFL AFC Divisional playoff football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts January 13, 2013. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi
New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen, left, evades a tackle by Houston Texans linebacker Bradie James during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
Shane Vereen #34 of the New England Patriots reacts after a ruin in the first quarter against the Houston Texans during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Danieal Manning #38 of the Houston Texans returns the opening kickoff for 94 yards against the New England Patriots during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
New England Patriots receiver Wes Welker is tackled by Houston Texans defender Kareem Jackson during the first quarter in their NFL AFC Divisional playoff football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts January 13, 2013. REUTERS/Gretchen Ertl
Chandler Jones #95 of the New England Patriots tackels Arian Foster #23 of the Houston Texans during the 2013 AFC Divisional Playoffs game at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
New England Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones, right, tries to tackle Houston Texans running back Arian Foster during the first half of an AFC divisional playoff NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)