New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen (34) catches a …

Photo by Associated Press | published: January 14, 2013

New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen (34) catches a 33-yard touchdown pass against Houston Texans linebacker Barrett Ruud during the second half of the AFC divisional playoff Sunday in Foxborough, Mass. Vereen scored three times for the Patriots, who bested the Texans, 41-28.