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)
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)
