Garrett Wilson and Christian Gonzalez headline Sunday perimeter matchup

Two top-17 draft picks square off on the outside.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 10h1 min read

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What happened: New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson and New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez draw the primary perimeter assignment on Sunday.

Why it matters: Wilson entered the league 10th overall out of Ohio State in the 2022 NFL Draft, while New England selected Gonzalez 17th overall out of Oregon in 2023.

By the numbers: Across 51 career matchups between the two, Gonzalez has allowed eight receptions on 14 targets.

What to watch: Sunday's divisional game marks the latest head-to-head test between the two AFC East starters.

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