Sports · American Football · 16 hrs ago
Packers beat Patriots 45-27 as Vrabel calls for more from Gonzalez
Green Bay beat New England 45-27 in a road game at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.
The Packers scored more points there than any visiting team had before, led by receivers Matthew Golden and Christian Watson.
Golden and Watson combined for 335 receiving yards and two touchdowns, with much of their production coming against Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez.
After the loss, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said he expects more from Gonzalez, while also stressing that the whole team shares responsibility.
New England gave Gonzalez a major contract extension before the season, making his performance in key matchups important to the team.
The Patriots need to improve before facing Detroit in Munich next weekend.
The Green Bay Packers beat the New England Patriots 45-27 in a road game on Sunday.
It was the most points scored by a visiting team in the history of Gillette Stadium.
Packers receivers Matthew Golden and Christian Watson combined for 17 catches, 335 yards and two touchdowns.
Both receivers made significant gains while covered by Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said Gonzalez and the rest of the team needed to improve.
- Who
- The Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots played. Packers receivers Matthew Golden and Christian Watson led Green Bay’s offense.
- What
- The Packers won 45-27.
- When
- Sunday, November 8, 2026.
- Where
- Gillette Stadium, at the Patriots’ home ground.
- Why
- The Packers scored more points than the Patriots. The sources do not state a specific reason for the result.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Patriots gave Christian Gonzalez a big extension.
The Packers beat the Patriots 45-27 in a road game.
Mike Vrabel said the Patriots expected more from Gonzalez and needed more from the team.
The Patriots were due to face the Lions in Munich.
- Final score
- Packers 45, Patriots 27
- Gillette Stadium record
- Most points scored there by a visiting team
- Matthew Golden
- 7 catches for 105 yards while covered by Gonzalez
- Christian Watson
- 3 catches for 82 yards while covered by Gonzalez
- Combined Packers receivers
- 17 catches, 335 yards and 2 touchdowns
What people are saying
We expect a lot more. He expects a lot more. We need more from him and everybody else.
Just like it is every single week when we don’t win, it’s all of us, and it starts with me.