All week, there was no word from head coach Bill Belichick as to how long he'll keep his starters in Sunday's game against Houston, but according to the inactives list, the skipper may be focused more on player safety than a meaningless victory.
Here are the inactives for Sunday's tilt:
Cornerbacks Terrence Wheatley and Leigh Bodden, running backs Kevin Faulk and Laurence Maroney, offensive linemen Rich Ohrnberger and Ryan Wendell, defensive linemen Ty Warren and Vince Wilfork.
