New England Patriots: 5 things to watch for in 2018 season finale

FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 23: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots is tackled during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 23: Julian Edelman #11 of the New England Patriots is tackled during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MA – DECEMBER 23:Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

3. Rob Gronkowski

Rob Gronkowski is looking like he is in his final days. I swear it is like Gronk was in Space Jam and his talent was sucked out of him.

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This season Gronkowski only has 45 catches for 658 yards and 3 touchdowns. We are used to Gronk being a constant presence in the end zone. This season he has struggled to get there.

If Gronkowski is going to be a factor he needs to show out in Week 17. We have seen Gronk rack up 10 catches and have 100 yards before. I would love to see him do this in the season finale.

The most important thing for the tight end is getting in the end zone. I think if Gronkowski is able to score he will feel like himself again.  Scoring is always a great morale boost.

New England needs Rob Gronkowski to be his dominant self if they want to win the Super Bowl.