"You can look at Wes Welker's face and see that he's ready for tomorrow night. You can tell the Patriots receiver is amped to snap the team's three-game playoff losing streak.

No, not by looking into his eyes and seeing his determination. Down a little further. That thing under his nose.

"That's a mustache," Welker said with a smile. "It seems to give you power, especially late in the season. I've been feeling it this week. Hopefully it carries through to (tomorrow).""