The Patriots capitalized with a 26yard field goal by Gostkowski with 12:07 left in the half for a 63 lead. They made it 133 on their next possession on a 5yard touchdown pass from Brady to Welker. Officials ruled initially that Welker had gone out of bounds as he reached the ball out toward the goal line but that was overturned on video review..He did well. Started to look a player. Less histrionics.

And I'll jump on the Wizards, Maryland and Georgetown when the mood strikes or when there are big stories. But you'll just as likely find me addressing what's going on with Tiger Woods, LeBron James, Brett Favre, Tim Tebow, why I hate the BCS and find anything less than a playoff system in college football unsatisfying. Open later this week, from the Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremonies Friday (Michael Jordan, David Robinson, John Stockton, Jerry Sloan, Vivian Stringer are being inducted).Miami's Brian Hartline entered as the NFL's leader in receiving yardage. He was h