New England Patriots: 3 players who need to come back strong after bye week

NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 11: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots points during the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 11: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots points during the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MA – SEPTEMBER 09: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

1. Rob Gronkowski

We are used to seeing Rob Gronkowski make amazing catches and celebrate in the end zone. That hasn’t happened a lot this season.

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Gronkowski’s play has dropped off considerably in 2018. Gronk hasn’t reached the end zone since Week 1 and hasn’t had over 100 yards receiving since then either.

For a guy who we are used to seeing dominate this season has been disappointing. The Patriots need Gronk to play better.

It seems like the Patriots need to rethink how they use Gronkowski. Maybe they should focus on getting him the ball in open space instead of trying to throw the ball deep.

I am expecting Gronkowski to be better after the bye. Gronk needs to rest and get healthy. Once he does that we should see Gronkowski dominating opposing defense’s.

With Gronk playing great again the Patriots should be able to put up points and run away with games.