In the Patriots thrilling 43-40 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, tight end Rob Gronkowski recorded his 500th career reception. The catch was a huge one of course, a 39-yarder to set-up the game-winning field goal from Stephen Gostkowski.
Gronk is the 17th tight end to amass 500 career receptions.
- Tony Gonzalez - 1,325
- Jason Witten - 1,152
- Antonio Gates - 936*
- Shannon Sharpe - 815
- Ozzie Newsome - 662
- Greg Olsen - 641*
- Keith Byars - 610
- Heath Miller - 592
- Harold Carmichael - 590
- Jimmy Graham - 578*
- Vernon Davis - 554*
- Jeremy Shockey - 547
- Kellen Winslow - 541
- Ben Watson - 512*
- Dallas Clark - 505
- Frank Wycheck - 505
- Rob Gronkowski - 500*
* = active
As far as tight ends go, Gronk is 1st overall in yards per game, 4th in TD's (77), and 10th in yards. Gronkowski is 4th all-time for the Patriots in career receptions, behind Wes Welker (672), Troy Brown (557) and Stanley Morgan (534).