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ArticlePackers-Patriots Preview: Christian Gonzalez defines New England’s defense
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Packers quarterback Jordan Love has done his most damage this year against the blitz when he's had either Christian Watson or Matthew Golden in one-on-one looks, but unlike a lot of the teams Green Bay has played this year, the Patriots are just as comfortable playing man as they are playing zone, even behind a blitz.
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Golden's blitz-beater role faces Patriots' elite man coverage and Gonzalez travel.

Golden has done his most damage against the blitz in one-on-one looks, similar to Christian Watson. However, Golden has not faced man coverage 10 times by a single defender in a single game all season, and the Patriots' elite man coverage scheme—led by Christian Gonzalez, who travels with receivers at a league-leading rate—will present a significant challenge. The Patriots are comfortable playing man coverage even behind a blitz, unlike many teams Green Bay has faced.

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