Gonzalez returned to the lineup and helped tighten the Patriots’ secondary, making key plays to stall Buffalo drives late and bolster the defense.

Gonzalez’s presence helped quarterback coverage consistency and red-zone stability, with a late breakup that prevented a tying score and kept Buffalo’s drive in check.

Gonzalez locked four targets with one reception and a pass breakup; solid coverage numbers amid a high-variance passing game.

Gonzalez returns to bolster NE’s pass defense, potentially dampening Buffalo’s aerial boom and forcing Allen to diversify his targets.

Gonzalez’s return strengthens NE’s back end, potentially limiting Buffalo’s aerial output. His presence underpins the Patriots’ pass defense narrative and adds a layer of fantasy credibility to New England’s defensive streaming or bargain-ball player strategy.