Patriots' Rob Gronkowski: Not expected to play Sunday

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport confirms ESPN's Adam Schefter's belief that Gronkowski (hamstring) isn't expected to play Sunday against the Dolphins, while Rapoport indicates that the tight end is in line to work out pre-game to be sure.

Analysis:

Official confirmation of Gronkowski's Week 2 status will arrive in advance of the Patriots 1:00 ET kickoff on Sunday, but it looks as though Martellus Bennett is once again slated to work as the team's top tight end Sunday after serving in that capacity in the Patriots' regular season opener.