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Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez Exits Wild-Card Win With Head Injury

His availability for the divisional round remains uncertain pending medical evaluation.

Christian Gonzalez during the Patriots' playoff win.
Nov 13, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) makes a catch during the first half against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images/File Photo
Foxboro, MA -New England Patriots' Christian Elliss checks on Christian Gonzalez after he was injured during the fourth quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
Nov 9, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Patriots first listed Gonzalez as questionable to return before downgrading him to out during the fourth quarter.
  • He was injured covering Quentin Johnston with 14:20 remaining when both fell and Johnston landed on his head.
  • After the game, Gonzalez was in the locker room and told a reporter he felt fine but declined interviews due to the head injury.
  • As of Monday morning, he had not been placed in the NFL's concussion protocol, leaving his status for next week unresolved.
  • Gonzalez allowed no completions on five targets with two pass breakups before exiting, Charles Woods filled in, and New England beat the Chargers 16-3 to advance and await the Texans-Steelers winner.