FOXBOROUGH — Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is in concussion protocol and his status for Sunday’s divisional-round playoff game is not yet clear, coach Mike Vrabel said Monday.
According to Next Gen Stats, Gonzalez did not allow any catches on five targets within 26 coverage snaps in Sunday night’s win over the Chargers. He is allowing a league best minus-9.7 receptions over expected this season, including the playoffs.
Sunday was Gonzalez’s playoff debut, and he left the game in the fourth quarter with a head injury. He did not return.