New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is listed as probable on the official injury report heading into the team's Week 2 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. Gronkowski is recovering from offseason surgery, and missed much of the offseason due to said injury. He did manage to play in the team's opener against the Miami Dolphins, which was something he was targeting all along.
Rob Gronkowski injury update: Tight end probable, is a must-start for fantasy owners
Rob Gronkowski is listed as probable on the official injury report. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Gronkowski was listed as questionable heading into the opener, so this is an upgrade. Everyone expected him to play in that game, but he did wind up being limited. Gronk ended up playing on just 38 of 86 offensive snaps, which is just 44 percent. He came in primarily on third down situations and in the red zone. Still, he led the team with 11 targets, and managed to catch four of them for 40 yards and a touchdown.
Fantasy Impact: Gronkowski was a must-start last week, even while most knowing that he was likely to see limited playing time. Given that he saw 11 targets in such limited action, it shows the Patriots desperately want to get him the ball in big situations. He’s probable and will play, and is a must-start once again.
