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Gronkowski’s arm broke at the end of the protective plate that was implanted in his arm. Gronkowski sustained the new injury when he went hard to the ground while diving for a pass against the Houston Texans in the first quarter of the Patriots AFC Divisional Playoff game. There will always be a risk to the area at the end of the plate, the source explained, because of a “collection of stress.” The injury could have occurred “three years from now” in the same spot, said the source.

Source: Gronkowski break not identical to first one

So they just leave this plate in there and it can break your arm again? Well that bodes well for the future, ugh…

https://www.patspropaganda.com/gronkowskis-arm-broke-at-the-end-of-the/

Well you’re talking on officiating. The fumble that didn’t count because the ref blew forward momentum. Was the ref completely wrong and how impressed were you by Brandon Spike’s dancing?

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That was a tough call. A really quick whistle, and the Pats were due to force a fumble. It’s just what they do.

As for Spikes I just enjoy watching him so much. If you think back to when the Ravens smoked us in 2009 it was because we didn’t have an inside linebacker like Spikes.  The Texans are a tough match up for him, but the Ravens are a pretty good one. I expect he’ll be big this weekend like he was last year when he got the interception that should’ve sealed it.

2013 NFL playoffs — New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens have new looks since Week 3 meeting – ESPN Boston

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2013 NFL playoffs — New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens have new looks since Week 3 meeting – ESPN Boston

Good breakdown of what will be different this time around…

The Patriots upped the tempo and ran 82 snaps (including penalties), favoring Danny Woodhead as their lead back (52 snaps). Woodhead’s status for the AFC Championship Game is in question after he injured his thumb on the first play Sunday and didn’t return. Belichick said Woodhead could have returned, but the injury might limit his effectiveness. The coaching staff was disappointed in the production of the running game against Baltimore (77 yards, 34 carries, 2.3 average). Running back Shane Vereen, who is coming off a career-best performance against the Texans, was inactive for the game.

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https://www.patspropaganda.com/14084/

Mike, what’d you think of the officiating?

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I’m not one to get overly bothered by bad calls. There were surely a few marginal ones that went against us Sunday, but ultimately I think it all evens out unless you’re talking about the game against the Ravens earlier this year that was a debacle of epic proportions and really took something away from the game. That’s replacement refs for you.

ReFo: Texans @ Patriots, AFC Divisional Round | ProFootballFocus.com

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ReFo: Texans @ Patriots, AFC Divisional Round | ProFootballFocus.com

While much was made of a breakout game by Shane Vereen (who in fairness made some big plays in the passing game), it was the offensive line who stole the show, particularly on the left side. Logan Mankins may not have earned an All Pro nod this year, but he showed on his day his ceiling is as high as any guard in the league. Combined with a superb performance from Nate Solder ( 5.6) they made it so their runners always had something to work with. Mankins had a great deal of joy at the second level, finding his way to Barrett Ruud on a series of pull blocks where he enforced his will on the smaller Texans linebacker. Solder himself had a lot of joy here, seeking out second level defenders and attacking them with power whether it was a linebacker (2.21 to go in the third) or defensive back (such as with 13.06 to go in Q2). Bigger tests await them next week but more of the same and it will be hard for Baltimore to slow them down.