Christian Gonzalez's Concussion Concerns Cloud Patriots' Playoff Hopes

The New England Patriots’ chances of advancing to the AFC Championship Game on Sunday take a hit with star cornerback Christian Gonzalez’s status uncertain due to a concussion suffered in their previous playoff matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. According to sources within the team, Gonzalez was spotted wearing a helmet protector during Wednesday’s practice, sparking concerns about his availability for the highly anticipated game against the Houston Texans. The Patriots’ coaching staff remains optimistic that Gonzalez can overcome the lingering effects of the concussion, but a formal diagnosis is still pending.