New England Patriots star tight end Rob Gronkowski will play Week 12 against the New York Jets. After suffering a lung injury and missing the previous game, Gronkowski will return to the football field against the division rival Jets, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport. As arguably the most dangerous receiving weapon for the Patriots, Gronkowski will have the ball in his hands early and often from Tom Brady. Against the struggling Jets, the entire wealth of weapons will be utilized by the Patriots and the top option will surely be Gronkowski.
Rob Gronkowski active for Patriots, fantasy owners in Week 12
Fantasy stud Rob Gronkowski will play Week 12 and fantasy owners couldn’t be happier
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Gronkowski has 25 catches for 540 yards and three touchdowns in seven games this season.
Fantasy Projections: Fantasy owners are absolutely gleaming at the fact that Gronkowski will return from his lung injury in Week 12. As a penciled-in starter every available week, Gronkowski’s presence makes any fantasy team that much more formidable. As with every week, Rob Gronkowski is a definite TE1 or Flex play for fantasy owners.
