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Gronkowski Fined For Spike

BOSTON (CBS) -New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski was so excited after his second touchdown against the New York Jets last Sunday, it's now going to cost him.

Gronkowski was fined $7,500 on Friday for his emphatic spike during the Patriots 37-16 win.

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After scoring on a beautiful acrobatic catch in the third quarter, Gronk sent ball to the ground near Jets cornerback Donald Strickland. Gronkowski drew a flag for unsportsmanlike conduct on the play, but said earlier this the week it would not keep him from doing it again. This time with even more force.

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"No, I'm going to make them bigger,"  Gronk said with a laugh on Wednesday. "Bring down my spikes? Those weren't even that big."

We'll see on Monday night against the Chiefs.

Tune in to the Patriots-Chiefs Monday Night showdown on 98.5 The Sports Hub. Pregame coverage begins at 5 pm, and after the game tune in to the postgame show on 98.5, and Patriots Fifth Quarter on My TV38.

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