Christian Gonzalez ruled out for New England Patriots’ Week 1 game vs Las Vegas Raiders

The New England Patriots will face the Las Vegas Raiders in their season opener without star cornerback Christian Gonzalez, sidelined by a hamstring injury. Coach Mike Vrabel confirmed Alex Austin will start in Gonzalez’s place. The Patriots’ defense faces a challenge against quarterback Geno Smith, Jakobi Meyers, and rookie tight end Brock Bowers.