Christian Gonzalez will miss Week 1 for the New England Patriots with a hamstring issue, elevating rookie Alex Austin and DJ James in the secondary while veterans Marcus Jones and Carlton Davis hold down spots. Vrabel emphasized staying aggressive and adaptable as the club leans on a deep CB corps, with rookie Will Campbell listed as questionable on the offensive line. Gonzalez’s absence tightens the Patriots' corner rotation, raising early-season fantasy intrigue around the Pats’ defensive/stable depth and surrounding skill-position matchups.