New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez, center, is sandwiched between Kansas City Chiefs' Brandon Carr (39) and Brandon Flowers, right, during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Tyler Palko throws during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Monday Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe (82) scrambles for a gain as New England Patriots inside linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) holds on during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Prior to his first NFL start, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Tyler Palko (4) receives encouragement from wide receiver Jon Baldwin (89) before an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Monday night, Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady runs onto the field prior to an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Foxborough, Mass., Monday Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Tyler Palko prepares for his first start, prior to the Chiefs' NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots' Julian Edelman (11) returns a punt 72 yards for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday Nov. 21, 2011. Chasing are Chiefs' Cameron Sheffield (55) and Jeremy Horne (11). (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is upside-down as he crosses the goal line in front of Kansas City Chiefs free safety Kendrick Lewis (23) for a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, left, is congratulated by Wes Welker (83) after his touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski, right, heads to the end zone past Kansas City Chiefs free safety Kendrick Lewis (23) for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, is sacked by Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Wallace Gilberry (92) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday Nov. 21, 2011. The Chiefs recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick gestures from the sidelines during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Foxborough, Mass., Monday Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes as he is pressured by Kansas City Chiefs, including defensive end Wallace Gilberry (92), during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Kansas City Chiefs' Ryan Succop reacts to his field goal against the New England Patriots during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Kansas City Chiefs coach Todd Haley watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Monday Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Tyler Palko makes a call at the line of scrimmage against the New England Patriots during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Tyler Palko (4) throws as he is pressured by New England Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork (75) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Nov 21, 2011; Foxborough, MA, USA; (EDITORS NOTE: this is a re-cropped version of a previously submitted photo) New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) dives over the pylon to score a touchdown in the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-US PRESSWIRE

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) is congratulated by patriot re-enactors after the Patriots defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 34-3 in an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) pumps his fist after a touchdown by running back Shane Vereen during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) walks off the field after the Patriots beat the Kansas City Chiefs 34-3 in an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots defensive back Kyle Arrington (24) runs with the ball after an interception, as Kansas City Chiefs tight end Leonard Pope (45) and others give chase in the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. The Patriots won 34-3. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Tyler Palko (4) is sacked by New England Patriots defensive end Andre Carter (93) during the first half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Monday, Nov. 21, 2011. The Patriots won 34-3. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Tyler Palko (4) throws as he is pressured by New England Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork (75) during the first quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots defensive end Ron Brace (97) looks for the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead (39) scrambles against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe, right, tries to break free from New England Patriots defensive back Kyle Arrington (24) during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes as Kansas City Chiefs outside linebacker Justin Houston (50) pressures during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) scrambles against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass., Monday Nov. 21, 2011. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)