The New England Patriots' offense took a serious blow just before halftime of the AFC Championship Game.
Tight end Rob Gronkowski was ruled out the game after a helmet-to-helmet hit from Jacksonville Jaguars safety Barry Church late in the second quarter.
Gronkowski appeared to be woozy after the hit and walked to the locker room.
He had one catch for 21 yards before leaving.
After Gronkowski's exit, the Patriots capitalized on a pass interference penalty by setting up running back James White for a 1-yard rushing touchdown to cut the Jaguars' lead to 14-10.
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery catches a touchdown pass as Minnesota Vikings cornerback Trae Waynes defends in the second half during the NFC Championship Game.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles throws the ball past Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Tom Johnson in the second half during the NFC Championship Game.
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Torrey Smith catches a touchdown pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the third quarter of the NFC Championship Game.
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the NFC Championship Game.
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Philadelphia Eagles running back Corey Clement runs the ball against Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles is pressured by Minnesota Vikings middle linebacker Eric Kendricks during the second quarter in the NFC Championship Game.
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Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout celebrates from the stands in the second quarter during the NFC Championship Game after the Philadelphia Eagles score a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings.
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Philadelphia Eagles mascot "Swoop" looks on from the field during the national anthem prior to the Eagles' NFC Championship Game against the Minnesota Vikings.
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Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Patrick Robinson scores a touchdown after an interception in the NFC Championship Game.
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Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) and running back Latavius Murray (25) celebrate after a touchdown by Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) by mimicking the sports of curling.
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Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph catches a touchdown pass against Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Najee Goode during the first quarter in the NFC Championship Game.
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Philadelphia Eagles fans cheer from the stands prior to the NFC Championship Game against the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field.
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A fan in a dog mask poses for a picture before the NFC Championship Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field.
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Tom Brady holds up the Lamar Hunt Trophy after the AFC Championship Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Tom Brady hugs team owner Robert Kraft after defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Championship Game.
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Tom Brady greets defensive coordinator Matt Patricia after defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Championship Game.
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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles reacts in the fourth quarter against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game.
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Tom Brady celebrates after a first down by running back Dion Lewis in the fourth quarter in the AFC Championship Game.
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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates with wide receiver Danny Amendola after the go-ahead touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Jaguars.
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Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola catches the go-ahead touchdown pass ahead of Jaguars free safety Tashaun Gipson.
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Jaguars outside linebacker Myles Jack celebrates a turnover during the fourth quarter.
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Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is hit by Jaguars strong safety Barry Church.
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Patriots strong safety Patrick Chung breaks up a pass intended for Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis.
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Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles drops back to pass against the Patriots.
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Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Patriots.
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Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles reacts after a touchdown by running back Leonard Fournette.
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Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette runs the ball against Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler and outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy.
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Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis catches a touchdown pass over Patriots strong safety Patrick Chung.
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Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks is tackled by Jaguars outside linebacker Telvin Smith.
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Jaguars defensive end Dante Fowler reacts as Patriots center David Andrews runs by.
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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady before the AFC Championship Game.
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Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles warms up before the AFC Championship Game.
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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady gives a thumbs-up before the AFC Championship Game.
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View of a goat sign before the AFC Championship Game.
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A fan of the New England Patriots before the AFC Championship Game.
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Jaguars fans react before the AFC Championship Game.
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View of the NFL championship logo on the field before the AFC Championship Game.
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