"Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi didn’t suffer a devastating knee injury Sunday in Seattle, according to a league source.

That’s the good news.

The bad?

Given his timetable for a return runs in the 3-to-4 week window, as the source indicated, it’s likely the Patriots will place Bruschi on season-ending injured reserve. With the urgency of having to win out to make the playoffs, and needing healthy bodies, the Pats don’t have the luxury of waiting for Bruschi’s injury to heal.

It’s logical the Pats will make an attempt to find someone, as they did when they added both Junior Seau and Rosevelt Colvin last week, and then stick Bruschi on IR.

Bruschi was hit in the left knee by teammate Mike Richardson, who was trying to make a tackle during the second quarter. Bruschi, who had some trouble with the same knee heading into the game, left the team following Sunday’s win, flying home to Boston to have tests done.

Vince Wilfork, who was said to have a left shoulder injury, remained with the team, which could be a good sign. The nose tackle was not wearing a sling.

As for safety James Sanders, he has apparently been battling his rib injury for a while. It’s been a persistent problem that intensified during the game.

Pats coach Bill Belichick did not provide any update on the injured players."