"Beyond Christian Gonzalez clearing concussion protocol, the Texans already ruled out WR Nico Collins, which is a massive plus for the defense. On top of that, although it's devastating to see an injury sideline a player who brought their team this far, with a win this week, they will head to Denver for the AFC Championship game against a Bo Nix-less Broncos team. That's another major boost for their chances at a Super Bowl run."
"But that's looking too far forward for now, because they have to focus on the Texans, who have one of the most dominant defenses in the league today. That won't be an easy feat for Drake Maye and his young, inexperienced roster around him. Yet at the same time, they might have the weather on their side, as all signs point to a snow game coming back to Gillette Stadium."
Christian Gonzalez cleared concussion protocol, and the Texans ruled out WR Nico Collins, improving the Patriots' defensive outlook. An injured Broncos without Bo Nix would mean a potential AFC Championship in Denver without him if the Patriots advance. The Texans possess one of the league's most dominant defenses, creating a difficult matchup for Drake Maye and his young, inexperienced supporting roster. Forecasts call for snow in Foxborough during the divisional game, favoring the outdoor-experienced Patriots over the dome-based Texans. Patriots' history of snow games and cold-weather familiarity could influence execution, strategy, and turnovers on game day.
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