Good health is what it's all about. Would love to see the Pats get a full game cushion for the top seed. I know BB is always reluctant to rest players, but I think he'd at least play Gronk light in week 17 if the Pats were to clinch the top seed early.
On another note, the Miami-Denver game is an intersting one ot watch. Should the Dolphins win (leading 7-3 early), the Broncos are in a dogfight for their division -- and maybe even for the playoffs. But a Dolphins win puts pressure on the Pats to win on the upcoming road trip at GB and then SD. Given Miami's Week 1 victory over NE, the Pats nay be in a little danger from the surprising Dolphins.