Written by Joey G
Monday, January 4th, 2010
What a way to end the season for the new England Patriots! First one of their star receivers gets injured, then they lose the final game of the season.
New England was ready to close out a 10-5 season with one more victory before they entered the playoffs. Then, on their first possession of the game, Wes Welker caught a pass from Tom Brady and collapsed to the ground as he attempted to run upfield. Coincidentally he was trying to avoid safety Brandon Pollard who was the same player responsible for Tom Brady’s knee injury back in ’08. Welker’s knee buckled and he was on the field for a few minutes before he was taken away on a cart.
The Pats would go on to lose the game 34-27 and it appears that Welker will not be back until at least early to mid next season. Wes Welker set a franchise record for receptions (123) this season, despite missing two games, and was a very important part of the Patriots high powered offense. Hopefully the Pats can utilize Randy Moss and some of their other big scorers in the first round of the playoffs as they host the Baltimore Ravens. Good luck!
