Rob Gronkowski is one of the best tight ends of all time and was a huge part of the Patriots' offense, so many wondered what effect his absence would have on New England.
The offense hasn't missed a beat since Gronkowksi underwent back surgery in early December, and Albert Breer of The MMQB says the offense might even be better without Gronk.
"(Brady's) not always worried about where Gronk is," Breer says. "With Matthew Stafford, it's the same thing with Calvin Johnson coming out of the equation. I just think naturally, taking the idea that every three plays or four plays, he had to find a way to get Gronk the ball.