First Gronk spike of the year (GIF)

January 14, 2012; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) spikes the ball after scoring his second of three first half touchdowns against the Denver Broncos during the 2011 AFC divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ivins-USA TODAY Sports
January 14, 2012; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) spikes the ball after scoring his second of three first half touchdowns against the Denver Broncos during the 2011 AFC divisional playoff game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ivins-USA TODAY Sports

Finally, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has scored a touchdown. It only took till week 9, but he has an excuse. Gronkowski missed most of the season with an injury and didn’t play in his first game till week 7 against the New York Jets

How did Gronkowski choose to celebrate his first touchdown of the season? With a Gronk Spike of course!

Gronkowski is having a big game so far. He has caught all 7 passes that went his way for 119 yards and a touchdown and it isn’t even halftime yet. Gronk is back,

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