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How Rob Gronkowski’s injury affects Patriots

FOXBOROUGH – Rob Gronkowski suffered a broken left forearm on an extra point late in Sunday night’s 59-24 victory over the Colts. While the injury is not expected to end his season, it’s unclear how much time he will miss after undergoing surgery on Monday.

Let’s try to take a look at the injury, and what it means for the Patriots:

Comments

Would not be surprised to see Deion Branch back on the field this week.

Hoping that when he comes back he'll be even healthier for the playoffs.  That's when he's really needed.