As the New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys head toward a weekend tilt, Jason Witten and Rob Gronkowski will face off in a matchup of elite tight ends.
And while the duo has a similar skill set, at least one NFL defender thinks it's supremely difficult comparing Witten to Gronkowksi:
"Gronk obviously, he's Gronk," edge rusher Rob Ninkovich said, via WEEI. "He's a different species [with] his length and the things he's able to do. That's what makes him so special.
"[They're] two great great tight ends that have different characteristics in terms of build and the things they're able to do."
Witten is no slouch, but it's truly hard to compare anyone that has the rare athleticism, build and strength that Gronkowski does.
Tom Brady and the Patriots will face off against Brandon Weeden and the Cowboys at 4:25 ET from Dallas Sunday afternoon.
