Brandon Meriweather, Ron Brace & Terrence Wheatley shaken up. Three Patriots players were knocked out of the game and did not return -- safety Brandon Meriweather (leg), defensive lineman Ron Brace (lower leg/ankle) and cornerback Terrence Wheatley (lower leg/ankle). From an NFL perspective, the right knee injury to Rams receiver Donnie Avery was the most significant development, as he was carted off the field.