New England Patriots: 7 offensive stars from thrilling AFC Championship

New England Patriots: 7 offensive stars from thrilling AFC Championship win

By Sam Minton | Jan 21, 2019

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 20: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with Rex Burkhead #34 after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Patriots defeated the Chiefs 37-31. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

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KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JANUARY 20: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

5. Rob Gronkowski saved his job

Rob Gronkowski had a rough season, to say the least. The giant tight end proved that he still has some greatness left in him.

Gronkowski made some amazing plays in the AFC Championship. The tight end had 6 catches for 79 yards.

The defining moment in the game for Gronk came late in the 4th quarter. It was a major 3rd and 5 that the Patriots needed a conversion on.

Tom Brady just threw the ball up to Gronkowski and the big man went up and grabbed it. It is just what Gronk does.

Gronkowski has also become a great blocker. With Gronk not raking in catches he has really had to return to the roots of the tight end position. There were multiple runs that were created by a great block from Gronkowski.

This may be the last Super Bowl for Gronkowski so hopefully he will go out with a bang.

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