
New England Patriots middle linebacker Jerod Mayo (51) intercepts a pass that bounced off Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss (89) late in the fourth quarter to seal a Patriots victory. (Preston Keres/Special to The Washington Times)

New England Patriots defensive tackle Brandon Deaderick (71), linebacker Jerod Mayo (51), and cornerback Devin McCourty (32) walk off the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the New York Jets in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011. The Jets defeated the Patriots 28-21. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)