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3 times Rob Gronkowski absolutely destroyed the Denver Broncos

By Sayre Bedinger

Jan 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) catches a touchdown pass against Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) in the fourth quarter in the AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) catches a touchdown pass against Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris (25) in the fourth quarter in the AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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FOXBORO, MA – NOVEMBER 24: Tight end Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots carries the ball as strong safety Duke Ihenacho #33 of the Denver Broncos defends during a game at Gillette Stadium on November 24, 2013 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images) /

Rob Gronkowski vs. Denver Broncos moment no. 2

2013 regular season: November 24

It was a classic matchup of two AFC titans in the 2013 NFL season.

The Denver Broncos were one of the best offensive juggernauts in the NFL and as usual, no statistical prowess mattered going into Gillette Stadium late in an NFL season.

It was Tom Brady’s house, and the Patriots’ record there reflected that.

In this particular game, the Denver Broncos were sitting really good, leading 24-0 at halftime.

Against the Patriots, though, you can’t sleepwalk your way to any sort of success.

The Pats came out in the second half and scored 21 points in the third quarter, including a touchdown with less than 0:30 on the clock.

That touchdown was scored by none other than Rob Gronkowski, who finished this particular game with seven receptions for 90 yards and the aforementioned score.

Just like Denver Broncos fans fondly remember the huge comeback after halftime of the 2012 regular season game in San Diego, I’m sure New England Patriots fans remember this game very fondly as well, especially because it was another notch on Brady’s belt against Peyton Manning.

It wasn’t until the Patriots had scored 31 unanswered points that the Broncos finally answered with a score of their own, sending the game to overtime where the Patriots managed to win on a Stephen Gostkowski field goal.

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