Tom Brady was a surprise guest at the annual Patriots' Salvation Army Holiday Party last night at Gillette Stadium

Asked if the troublesome infection that developed after surgery has cleared, he said: "[Coach Bill] Belichick never wants us to talk about any of that. We're just going to root [for the team], the season is not over. I'm on injured reserve, so I can't do much for the team at this point, other than show my support."

"When we win, I'm excited for us. When we lose, it stinks," he said. "It's no different when you're playing or when you're watching. My heart and soul is with this team, so you live and die with every win and loss."