New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski becomes the first tight end in NFL history with four 10-touchdown seasons.
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady found tight end Rob Gronkowski in the end zone for a 14-yard touchdown pass in the second half on Sunday Night Football.
It gave Gronkowski his 10th touchdown reception of the season, which tied him for third most in the NFL and second most among tight ends.
Rob Gronkowski: 10th Rec TD of season, tied for 3rd-most in NFL. Only Julius Thomas (12) has more TD among TE this season
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 8, 2014
It was also particularly notable for another reason, it gave Gronkwoski 10 or more touchdowns in a season for the fourth time in his career. That mark is an NFL record, one that makes Gronkowski stand alone aside all-time greats at the position like Antonio Gates and Tony Gonzalez.
NOTE: The tweet below includes a graphic aired during the game, but it the text of the tweet is factually incorrect. Gronkowski’s first three 10 touchdown seasons came in his first three seasons. The last, this season, came in his fifth NFL season.
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