Patriots CB Aqib Talib leaves game after injury (GIF)

Jan 19, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker (87) is tackled by New England Patriots cornerback Aqib Talib (31) during the first quarter during the 2013 AFC championship playoff football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /

The Denver Broncos and New England Patriots are squaring off in the AFC Championship game. Patriots cornerback Aqib Talib got a pick from Wes Welker, which was supposed to accidental but looked more like he was playing safety while Talib was trying to catch a pass.

Talib then left the game and went to the locker room to get examined.

Aqib Talib gets hurt in collision w/ Wes Welker. If he's lost, would mean both teams w/out best corner. Denver CB Chris Harris hurt last wk.
— Bob Glauber (@BobGlauber) January 19, 2014

Aqib Talib walks off under his own power.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) January 19, 2014

CB Aqib Talib now heading to the locker room.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) January 19, 2014

[UPDATE:] Talib went straight to the x-ray room to have his ribs checked out. His return is questionable.

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Talib leaving the field:

Not a good sign for Patriots fans. pic.twitter.com/DA8Ofm3RPj
— BuzzFeed Sports (@BuzzFeedSports) January 19, 2014

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