NEW England Patriots star Antonio Gibson broke down in tears while leaving the field against the Buffalo Bills.
The Bills slumped to their first defeat of the season as the Patriots claimed a 32-20 victory at Highmark Stadium.
During the second quarter of Sunday's game, Gibson suffered a nasty knee injury.
While returning a kickoff, the 27-year-old back took a big hit from Buffalo cornerback Cam Lewis.
Gibson planted his leg just before the hit, which sent him airborne before coming down hard onto the ground.
He fumbled the ball, which was recovered by teammate TreVeyon Henderson, but he was instantly seen clutching at his knee.
This ruled him out for the rest of the game.
He was helped off the field and was visibly upset with tears in his eyes.
Head coach Mike Vrabel was ask