A FAN favorite analyst was back on Fox NFL Sunday this weekend after an unexpected absence.
New England Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski joined an all-star cast to review Week 5 of the NFL season.
Rob Gronkowski was back on Fox NFL Sunday after an unexpected absence in Week 4[/caption]
The former tight end became an analyst after hanging up his cleats in 2021[/caption]
Gronk, a regular on the Fox show since 2022, was missing for last week’s broadcast.
“Where’s Gronk today?” asked a nonplussed Terry Bradshaw just seconds into the show on September 28.
“He’s at home,” replied a razor-sharp Michael Strahan, to laughter from Howie Long.
“He’s taking a nap, he’s sleeping.”
Gronkowski returned on Sunday to much fanfare, with ex-teammate Tom Brady by his side.
“Good to have you back man,” Bradshaw beamed.
“It feels good to be back,” Gronk replied.
“I did four naps last week so I’m ready to go today.”
Host Curt Menefee then showed a viral snap of Gronk napping while watching last week’s show from his sofa.
“That looks like Jay Glazer, but that’s my dog,” Gronk replied to laughs from the panel.
Later in the show, Brady joined the gang ahead of a huge weekend of action in the NFL.
Brady and Gronk previously teamed up to win four Super Bowls in Foxborough with the Pats.
The 36-year-old is widely regarded among the greatest tight ends to ever play the game.
But Brady couldn’t resist a cheeky dig at his former teammates expense.
How to watch NFL games in 2025
THE 2025 NFL season is well underway and you can get some excellent deals to watch all the action.
Below you’ll find all the places to watch the biggest stars from across the sport ANYWHERE in the country.
There’s some excellent deals on offer as the Eagles, Chiefs, Bills and Co fight it out to reach the Super Bowl.
*If you click on a link in this boxout we will earn affiliate revenue
- ESPN: $11.99/mo – subscribe here
- Amazon Prime: $14.99/mo – subscribe here
- Peacock: $11.99/mo – subscribe here
- Paramount+: $11.99/mo – subscribe here
- Fox One: $19.99/mo – subscribe here
- Netflix: $22.99/mo – subscribe here
- NFL+ Premium: $14.99/mo – subscribe here
- Hulu + live TV: $82.99/mo – subscribe here
- Sling TV: $45.99/mo – subscribe here
- DAZN game pass: $17.99/mo – subscribe here
Discussing the Patriots matchup with the Buffalo Bills, Brady heaped praise on current New England tight end Hunter Henry.
“Right now, Drake Maye’s playing with the greatest tight end in the history of the New England Patriots, Hunter Henry,” Brady smiled with a smirk towards his former teammate.
“Brady is a savage,” laughed one fan in response.
“Tom can’t even sell that nonsense lol,” added a second.
“That is nasty work with Gronk sat there,” giggle a third.
Gronk went viral after taking a nap during last week’s show[/caption]
