"Going into their playoff matchup with the Chargers, the Patriots were at their peak in health, with players like Harold Landry III and Robert Spillane returning to the starting lineup after missing several weeks with injuries. It was a good spot for the team to be in for the biggest game of the season, only to have a few players leave with injuries on Sunday night."
"If he's unable to clear protocol before facing either the Steelers or Texans, the Patriots will be dealing with a new problem they hadn't anticipated, and it could be devastating for the defense after their impressive performance against the Chargers. Christian Gonzalez's injury should send the Patriots into panic mode if he can't play next week Although it was somewhat expected that Gonzalez may have suffered a concussion, hearing the confirmation doesn't make the situation any better."
Christian Gonzalez exited the playoff game against the Chargers after a pass breakup left him shaken and he was taken to the blue medical tent for evaluation. He was ruled questionable with a head injury and did not return for the final quarter. Head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed on Monday morning that Gonzalez is in concussion protocol and hopes to have him cleared before next week's game. If Gonzalez cannot clear protocol before facing the Steelers or Texans, the Patriots would face an unexpected defensive loss. The Patriots' secondary would be more vulnerable against teams with strong receiver personnel. Player health remains prioritized over availability.
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