Quarterback Tom Brady's right ankle was not listed on the New England Patriots' injury report Wednesday. Brady participated in every practice drill, though pool reporter Dan Pompei of the Chicago Tribune reported that the "passing game was a little uneven.''

He was listed as having full participation in practice because of a right shoulder injury, Bill Belichick's standard practice for the last three seasons.

Wide receiver Jabar Gaffney, however, had limited participation in practice because of what the Patriots are calling a shoulder injury.

On the New York Giants injury report, wide receiver Plaxico Burress did not participate in practice because of an ankle injury. He has seldom practiced this year because of that injury.

Cornerback Kevin Dockery (hip flexor) and guard Rich Seubert (knee) both had limited participation in practice.

The Patriots practiced in full pads for the first time this week. "We tried to get the tempo up a little bit and we did that,'' said Belichick.

The Giants practiced in shells and shorts. "I'm more concerned about speed and the execution,'' said Coach Tom Coughlin.

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