When the Patriots have been at their absolute, championship-winning best, history shows that they’ve always been able to rely on one thing: lockdown coverage from a Pro Bowl cornerback. Best described as just that — even without the gaudy interception totals to confirm it — Christian Gonzalez saw the opportunity at a signature postseason moment and took it, plucking Denver’s downfield prayer from the skies for a clutch takeaway. The defensive stand both encouraged Gonzalez’s first interception of the 2025 season, and New England’s AFC Title-clinching win over the Denver Broncos. The 10-7 win on Jan. 25, 2026 offered six tackles, one sack, and a pick for Gonzalez.