"One carry is all Laurence Maroney said he needs to get into a rhythm tomorrow in the Patriots' wild-card playoff game against the Ravens.

"Let's start there,'' said the running back. "Just get one carry and just get out there and get a feel for the game and hope one carry leads to three, three carries leads to five, and you just keep going.''

One fumble on the 1-yard line against Jacksonville Dec. 27 and Maroney was on the bench. The Patriots have not called on him to carry the ball since. It was his fourth fumble this season and second within 2 yards of the end zone. His fumbles are a career high, and have come at critical times. The miscues have overshadowed an otherwise career season for Maroney, who set career bests in carries (194) and touchdowns (nine). His 757 yards are 78 shy of his career best in 2007."