1.   Coach Tommy Tuberville used the off week to do a serious evaluation of his team.

2.   Defensive tackle Chad Hennings and guard Larry Allen nursed injuries during the off week.

3.   During the off week, Carroll plans to self-scout to gain an understanding of how other teams view the Patriots.

4.   During their off week this season, some veteran players told him they feared overpractice could sap their strength.

5.   Even next week, an off week for the NFL playoffs, would have been better.

6.   Gailey had the team work on the Vikings for two days during the off week.

7.   How well will Grossman, Gaffney and the rest of the offense maintain the momentum they had before the off week?

8.   I have continued that on my off weeks.

9.   In the past, he entered major championships after an off week, the typical approach for elite players.

10.   It will be interesting to see if the off week has helped cool tensions.