Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez named NFL’s defensive rookie of the month

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Gonzalez is off to a powerful begin early in his Patriots profession.

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Christian Gonzalez’s interception in Sunday’s Patriots loss represents the spotlight of a promising begin to his NFL profession.
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Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez has been named NFL defensive rookie of the month for September, the league announced Thursday.

Gonzalez, who the Patriots chosen with the seventeenth decide of the 2023 NFL draft, has lived as much as expectations to this point.

He helped the Patriots preserve Tyreek Hill in verify. The seven-time Professional Bowler was held to 5 catches for 40 yards and one landing in Week 2. Gonzalez additionally made a spotlight reel interception on a deep ball from Tua Tagovailoa meant for Hill.

Gonzalez was had the second-most tackles [7] by a Patriots participant towards the Eagles within the season opener. He additionally recorded his first profession sack in that recreation.

Final week, Gonzalez and the Patriots restricted Zach Wilson to 157 yards passing. Wilson had no passing touchdowns. The Patriots picked up their first win of the season towards New York on Sunday.

The primary-rounder from Orgeon has been a day-one starter for the Patriots, and he’s off to an award-winning begin.