Patriots Injury News Christian Gonzalez Watch (Head Injury)

[TheRainMaker]

Schefter doesn't expect Nico plays at all this weekend (btw, WEEI's headline is MISLEADING):

That is a massive loss. He was 28% of the teams passing yards. While it doesn't sound like much, the next highest receiver was their TE at 19%. That's a pretty big drop off.

 

[ViperGTS]

That is a massive loss. He was 28% of the teams passing yards. While it doesn't sound like much, the next highest receiver was their TE at 19%. That's a pretty big drop off.

They have almost no offense when he is out. It's more than a big loss, in the divisional round it could be worse than that.

 

[A Defiant Goose]

They have almost no offense when he is out. It's more than a big loss, in the divisional round it could be worse than that.

We just have it too easy. Maybe our luck will continue next week against Buffalo and their best player, James Cook, will be out

 

[PatsFan2]

 

[Joey007]

Well, having Gonzo in and Collins out would be very helpful.

 

[Foxypats]

We just have it too easy. Maybe our luck will continue next week against Buffalo and their best player, James Cook, will be out

So you obviously think the Bills are going to win ? For me it’s a toss up!!

 

[A Defiant Goose]

So you obviously think the Bills are going to win ? For me it’s a toss up!!

I actually think Denver wins this weekend just because Buffalo is too banged up at WR and they'll be very one dimensional against a good defense. But I really want a Pats Bills championship game. If we win that game it'd be like the 2011 season for me. Beating the Ravens in the AFCCG that year was good enough for me. Super Bowl was house money.

 

[n1997y]

Listed as Full Participant on today’s injury report. It’s Thursday. Looks like he either has cleared or is about to clear concussion protocol. That was still listed by his name on the report but that may be historical to show why he was even mentioned as fully participating.

 

[FreeTedWilliams]

Listed as Full Participant on today’s injury report. It’s Thursday. Looks like he either has cleared or is about to clear concussion protocol. That was still listed by his name on the report but that may be historical to show why he was even mentioned as fully participating.

full participation in practice with no after effects I believe is the final stage of the protocol

 

[40yrpatsfan]

Tbh there wasn’t any hard hit to his helmet on that play. I don’t think he had a concussion.

 

[Betterthanmost]

Tbh there wasn’t any hard hit to his helmet on that play. I don’t think he had a concussion.

Then why did they take him out? Is this not a way for a spotter to hurt a team with their opinion or whatever the hell they do?

 

[shmessy]

Then why did they take him out? Is this not a way for a spotter to hurt a team with their opinion or whatever the hell they do?

Dude was doing the Hora in the tunnel back to the lockerroom. Something was up. Maybe it was his leg - - I thought he started to clutch it immediately after the play, but the cameras quickly switched to something NBC thought more imprtant, like a fan eating popcorn or something. Whatever he was doing, mustve given the spotters pause.

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[Gumby]

Tbh there wasn’t any hard hit to his helmet on that play. I don’t think he had a concussion.

Which would account for him clearing protocols so fast.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

So of course if this all holds true and the Pats win we'll have to listen to how meaningless it is because their best offensive player was out.

I could not care less. A win is a win.

 

[festy1986]

I actually think Denver wins this weekend just because Buffalo is too banged up at WR and they'll be very one dimensional against a good defense. But I really want a Pats Bills championship game. If we win that game it'd be like the 2011 season for me. Beating the Ravens in the AFCCG that year was good enough for me. Super Bowl was house money.

I see no reason why the Patriots couldn't, wouldn't or shouldn't win the Superbowl if they got there.

They can hang with any team.

Focus is on the Texans.

 

[A Defiant Goose]

I see no reason why the Patriots couldn't, wouldn't or shouldn't win the Superbowl if they got there.

They can hang with any team.

Focus is on the Texans.

Sure I just won't be too beat up about this postseason if they lose to anyone but Buffalo. Personally

 

[PlainOldEd]

I see no reason why the Patriots couldn't, wouldn't or shouldn't win the Superbowl if they got there.

They can hang with any team.

Focus is on the Texans.

If they get there, and play the Seahawks, they should arrive at the stadium dressed as ghosts.

 

[n1997y]

If they get there, and play the Seahawks, they should arrive at the stadium dressed as ghosts.

As the ghost of Malcolm Butler.

 

[Palm Beach Pats Fan]

Tbh there wasn’t any hard hit to his helmet on that play. I don’t think he had a concussion.

The hit was the back of his helmet to the turf, not his helmet to an opponent.

 

[p8ryts]

The hit was the back of his helmet to the turf, not his helmet to an opponent.

I thought he fell face first