Here's what the Patriots are doing to make sure their seven-game winning streak reaches eight vs. the Jets in a short week

""I think just running around here telling everybody it's Thursday, that's about it," Vrabel said. "That's about all you can do. And I've tried to do that to the best of my ability so far today. "Just try to get physically recovered the best that we can. Tough game on the road. So, we'll try to do that and then just keep reminding everybody it's Thursday.""

""Everything is just accelerated," he said. "As far as [what's] different, you still watch the film and do the same things, it's you're just missing two or three days. You've got to just do it at an accelerated pace and get into it quicker. You've got to adjust your schedule a little bit but not too much.""

""Just doing my normal routine, but kind of doubling up on massages," Williams said. "I already got one, probably going to get another one tomorrow. Get in the float tank in the back, ice tub, cold tub, go see the trainers with anything I've got bothering me. Just trying to stay on top of things.""

The Patriots followed a seventh consecutive win over the Buccaneers with a rapid turnaround to play the Jets on Thursday. Coach Mike Vrabel focused on reminding players the game is on Thursday and on maximizing physical recovery after a tough road contest. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez described preparation as accelerated, with less time for film study and minor schedule changes required. Defensive lineman Milton Williams said there will be no off-days until after the game and outlined doubling up on massages, using the float tank and cold tubs, and working with trainers to manage recovery.

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