Overview
- The Patriots lost 45-27 on Sunday and Next Gen Stats showed Gonzalez became the only defender since at least 2018 to allow more than 80 receiving yards to two different players in the same game.
- When covering Green Bay receivers Gonzalez allowed seven catches for 105 yards to Matthew Golden and three catches for 82 yards to Christian Watson.
- Gonzalez acknowledged he 'had a bad game' and coach Mike Vrabel publicly criticized the performance while saying he expects Gonzalez to rebound and must play with better technique.
- Gonzalez missed time earlier this season with a shoulder issue and analysts also pointed to exceptional quarterback play by Jordan Love as a factor in the defensive breakdown.
- With the Patriots listed as slight underdogs for the Nov. 15 game in Munich, opponents are expected to target Gonzalez early and the outing could shape New England's coverage plans and public expectations for their highest-paid cornerback.