New England's star tight end hasn't practiced since sustaining what looked like a gruesome left leg injury against the Ravens a little over a week ago.

WSJ: An NFL Season Hinges on Rob Gronkowski's Ankle

Coughlin spoke about linebacker Chase Blackburn, but he didn't mention Blackburn's crucial interception of a Brady pass intended for tight end Rob Gronkowski.

WSJ: Jason Gay: The Heart of a Giant Win

He played at tight-head a lot towards the end of the Super 14, he is strong and I don't see that supposed area of weakness that everyone else does.

BBC: Injured Kearney out of Kings game