As bad as it sounds, the Los Angeles Rams enter Sunday’s Week 13 matchup against the New England Patriots as heavy underdogs when considering the level of talent between these two squads. Even if there’s a good chance this game turns into a blowout for the Patriots, at least the Rams have one less player to worry about in Rob Gronkowski.
The star tight end won’t play against Los Angeles as he’s expected to miss the remainder of the season after undergoing back surgery for the third time in his career. For a team that was considered one of the favorites to win this year’s Super Bowl, the absence of Gronkowski is a huge loss for New England as this team now faces the challenge of adjusting without their tight end.