FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Patriots safety Steve Gregory and kicker Stephen Gostkowski each were fined $15,750 for unnecessary roughness in last Sunday's divisional-round win over the Texans.

Gregory's fine was for striking an opponent in the head/neck area. He was penalized on the play.

Gostkowski's fine was for a horse-collar tackle on a kickoff return and he also was penalized on the play.

Players received a $22,000 share for participating in the playoff game.