"A woeful first half suddenly became worse for Patriotsreceiver Wes Welker.

The slot weapon was in the area when quarterback Tom Brady threw an interception on a pass intended for Chad Ochocinco with 40 seconds to go in the first half of the 34-10 loss to the Lions at Ford Field last night. As soon as safety Ricardo Silva jumped in front of it, Welker raced to stop him.

Welker did make the tackle, but quickly stiffened.

Though he walked off without showing pain, he was quickly tended to on the sidelines by the trainers. Welker's night was soon over, as the Patriots announced he had a neck injury.

Later, he told the Herald, "I'm OK," as he walked out of the locker room."