Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski officially out for Week 16
By
Brian Murphy,
Sunday, December 23, 2012 1:13:50 AM CST FFToolbox.com
NFL scribes didn't expect Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski 
to play again until Week 17 at the earliest, and now we know that is indeed the case. Despite going through limited practice throughout the week, Gronkowski has been officially ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. He had been listed as questionable on the injury report. Gronkowski, who hasn't played since Week 11 due to a fractured left forearm, will be looking to get on the field next week in the regular-season finale versus the Dolphins.
Fantasy Analysis:
Fantasy owners in their championship game shouldn't have been depending upon Gronkowski anyhow. ESPN's Adam Schefter has been saying for a couple of weeks that a Week 17 return looked like the most preferred option for the Patriots. But if your league continues on to Week 17 -- why? -- it looks like you can be cautiously optimistic that Gronk be available if you need him.
Source:
NFL.com
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Brian Murphy -
Los Angeles, CA
FFToolbox Fantasy Football Writer since 2002
I have played fantasy sports since 2001, specializing in fantasy football and baseball.
I wrote for FFToolbox from 2002-2005 and re-joined in 2009.
I am a journalism/mass communication grad student at Cal State University, Northridge. I am aiming to be a sports reporter for a website, newspaper, magazine, anything. I received my undergrad diploma from the University of Central Florida. I make my home in Long Beach, Calif.
While I grew up in California, my favorite football team has always been the New York Giants.
