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Broncos' Chris Harris says best approach is to hit Rob Gronkowski in the knees, Gronk issues response

The last time Rob Gronkowski played at Denver, he avoided what initially looked to be a severe knee injury.

As he's done so many times, Gronkowski ran a vertical route down the middle of the field when Broncos safety Darian Stewart delivered a big blow to his right knee. Gronk was in obvious pain after the hit, but he avoided a ligament tear because his leg was in the air -- not planted on the ground -- when Stewart made contact.

It's a difficult situation for everyone involved. If safeties try to tackle Gronkowski high, they'll bounce off of him and surrender six points.