In honor of Rob Gronkowski being named Madden NFL 17 cover boy and his recent 27th birthday, we’re doing a 10-part series remembering his most memorable games over the years. The series proceeds in chronological order, so we’re starting with Week 9 of 2010 when the Patriots triumphed over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Steel City, 39-26.
Gronk’s stat line: Five receptions, 72 yards, three touchdowns
You may remember that Gronk wasn’t a central part of the Patriots’ passing attack early in the 2010 season. After all, he was a rookie and no one had any idea the kind of fantasy football monster the Arizona product was about to become.