New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez didn't feel like anything was keeping him from playing at his best when he got smoked by the Green Bay Packers' talented wide receiver duo of Christian Watson and Matthew Golden in the 45-27 loss on Sunday.
According to Pro Football Focus, the star defensive back was targeted 12 times and gave up 11 catches for 192 yards at home against the Packers. It was easily the worst defensive performance for Gonzalez since he put on a Patriots uniform.
"They just got the best of me today," Gonzalez admitted after the game. "It's pro football, and they got good receivers, like every team. They got the best of me today and move on from it and be ready for next week."
Christian Gonzalez on whether he feels
like there is something keeping him from playing his best: “I don’t think so…They just got the best of me today.” -@CLNSMedia | Q: @DougKyed pic.twitter.com/x3jmEUVCCU
— Patriots on CLNS (@PatriotsCLNS) November 9, 2026
Love was nearly flawless against the Patriots' defense.
He went 23-of-29 passing for 372 yards and three touchdowns, finishing with a 153.2 passer rating. There were no answers on the defensive side of the ball.
Not from defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel or Gonzalez, the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL. It was a meltdown of epic proportions in New England that warranted the chorus of boos that disappointed fans heaped upon the team in the game.
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