We have bad news for the rest of the NFL: Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski are back.
The New England Patriots quarterback and tight end were uncharacteristically quiet in the team’s Week 1 loss, but they wasted no time getting back on track Sunday in New Orleans against the Saints.
On a 3rd-and-6 in the first quarter at New England’s 47-yard line, with the Patriots already leading the Saints by six, Brady hung in the pocket to loft a perfect throw to Gronkowski. The big tight end burned Saints linebacker Alex Anzalone in coverage, then bowled over rookie safety Marcus Williams on his way to a 53-yard touchdown to put New England up 13-0.
GET. OFF. HIM.
Oh my goodness, @robgronkowski. #GoPats #NEvsNO https://t.co/dEcwEUWVC1
— NFL (@NFL) September 17, 2017
Expect to see that play on the end-of-season highlight reel.
Incredibly, the connection was Brady’s first touchdown pass of the season, and Gronkowski’s first TD catch since Week 8 of last season. The touchdown grab also was Gronk’s 69th career TD reception.
Nice.
Thumbnail photo via Stew Milne/USA TODAY Sports Images
