"For much of the game, they were able to avoid anyone getting hurt, until a third-quarter save by cornerback Christian Gonzalez shook him up and put him in concussion protocol. It was a vulnerable situation for the secondary to play without their superstar cornerback, but they managed to hold it down. But he spent the next few days in protocol, making it look like he might not be good to go when the Texans come to town on Sunday."
"Although the cornerback room is filled with stud players beyond Gonzalez, like Carlton Davis III and Marcus Jones, clearly, they're better when he is on the field. They shouldn't have to worry about him being absent this week, which could have been a disaster going against the Texans with the firepower of Nico Collins and Christian Kirk, both of whom have been impressive in recent weeks."
Patriots health improved with the returns of linebackers Harold Landry III and Robert Spillane, while WR Mack Hollins remained on injured reserve. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez entered concussion protocol after a third-quarter hit and spent several days in protocol. Mike Vrabel announced Gonzalez should be practicing with teammates midweek, creating the chance he will suit up for the divisional round. Gonzalez's potential availability provides assurance for the defense alongside Carlton Davis III and Marcus Jones. His presence is especially significant facing Texans receivers Nico Collins and Christian Kirk, though Collins also has a possible concussion.
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