The Patriots lost Brandon King to a torn quadriceps injury Thursday night and the special teams ace is likely out of the season, a league source said Friday.
King, one of the fastest players on the team, was hurt during a second-quarter punt return and had to be carted off the field.
Additionally, tight end Ben Watson is in concussion protocol, the source said. Watson was speared on a nasty late hit by Panthers safety Eric Reid.
The had several other players injured, including Kyle Van Noy, Nate Ebner, Damien Harris, Gunner Olszewski, and Lance Kendricks.