FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Welcome back to the playoffs, Rob Gronkowski.
With no shortage of storylines for the New England Patriots as they prepare for Saturday night’s AFC divisional-round game against the Tennessee Titans, here’s one that stands out: Gronk is back in the postseason, one season after a back injury had sidelined him for the final eight games of the team’s Super Bowl run.
“It’s my first playoff game in a while,” Gronkowski said Tuesday, “so I’m excited, man.”
Gronkowski had been immense in the postseason following the 2014 and 2015 regular seasons, totaling 31 receptions for 431 yards and six touchdowns.