FOXBORO, MA - NOVEMBER 23: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots reacts during the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on November 23, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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Update released on Rob Gronkowski's lung injury, and it's not great news for the Patriots

Rob Gronkowski is still paying for that hit he took against the Seahawks.

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Seahawks safety Earl Thomas' hit on Rob Gronkowski was brutal. Especially for Pats fans.

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Gronk, who leads the team with 540 receiving yards, is set to miss his second straight game after reportedly suffering a damaged lung as a result of the blow. The silver lining? So far, he's been sidelined for matchups with two of the NFL's worst. Last week it was San Francisco, who New England trounced 30-17. This week it's the 3-7 New York Jets.

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The Pats, however, will be hoping for Gronkowski's quick recovery as back-to-back matchups with two of the league's best defenses in the Baltimore Ravens and the Denver Broncos loom just around the corner.

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Patriots' Rob Gronkowski gives update on injury that knocked him out of the game

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"Expectation" is Rob Gronkowski has made his decision on NFL future

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Rob Gronkowski pulls up in drill and leaves early, causing mass panic in New England

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Rob Gronkowski expected to play through "a good amount of pain" against Chiefs

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