Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez makes admission after career-worst game
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez reacted to Sunday's defensive meltdown.
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez faced a career-worst performance in a 45-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. According to Pro Football Focus, Gonzalez was targeted 12 times by the Packers' talented wide receivers Christian Watson and Matthew Golden, resulting in 11 catches for 192 yards. This marked the worst defensive game Gonzalez had played since donning a Patriots uniform.
Gonzalez admitted after the game that he felt the Packers had just gotten the best of him. He emphasized that it's a part of professional football to face strong opponents and suggested moving on to be ready for the next week. Gonzalez addressed whether there was anything holding him back from playing his best, responding, "I don’t think so…They just got the best of me today."
The Patriots defense was notably ineffective, with no answers from defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr, coach Mike Vrabel, or Gonzalez himself. Quarterback Josh Love was nearly flawless, completing 23 of 29 passes for 372 yards and three touchdowns, resulting in a passer rating of 153.2. The lack of defensive performance led to boos from disappointed fans following the game.
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