Patriots vs. Redskins: 6 Bold Predictions

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1. Gronk will have best game of his season

As sophomore pro back in 2011 Gronk had season-high 160 yards and two touchdowns on six catches against the Redskins. In many ways, it was a declaration game for Gronkowski, although he was by no means unknown to the NFL at that point. But this play sealed his stardom and epitomized his Gronk-ness:

Expect more of that on Sunday.

Gronk matched his season high in yardage last week by racking-up 113 yards on the Dolphins. This week, he will total 150 yards and two scores on seven receptions, bulling his way through the Redskins’ unintimidating secondary and dragging defenders with him.

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This game will only add to the growing legend of Gronk.