The New England Patriots reportedly used LaDainian Tomlinson's comments earlier this week as motivation. But Tomlinson said last night he did not regret saying, ?The Patriots live by the rule, 'If you're not cheating you're not trying.' ? Said Tomlinson: ?If you take it personally, then there must be a problem. Everyone knows I was kind of joking.? Tomlinson was limited to his worst numbers in five career games against the Patriots ? 43 yards on 18 carries. Tomlinson entered last night averaging 5.5 yards a carry and 137 yards a game in his four career games against the Patriots.