Niners Won’t Have to Deal With Gronkowski
Rob Gronkowski is one of the New England Patriots' biggest offensive weapons and a longtime favorite target of quarterback Tom Brady.But on Sunday, it appears the 49ers won't have to worry about him one bit.Gronkowski, who is averaging 21.6 yards per catch this season – a whopping total for a tight end – suffered a chest injury last week via a hit from Seahawks safety Earl Thomas. He hasn't practiced this week for the 7-2 Patriots and likely will be forced to sit out this game, and perhaps others, to get healthy.The bad news for the 49ers, however, is that New England has another terrific tight end in Martellus Bennett, who has 38 catches for 504 yards and four touchdowns. He is the No. 2 tight end in the league, according to ratings by the analytic website Pro Football Focus.Gronkowski has had some huge games this season, including a seven-catch, 162-yard performance vs. the Bengals, and two five-catch, 109-yard games against the Browns and Bills.Even without having to face Gronkowski, the 49ers defense faces a challenge. The San Francisco defense is last in the NFL in run defense and 14th in pass defense. The Niners have allowed 19 TDs through the air, tied for the...
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