Rob Gronkowski (ribs) remains out for Sunday’s game against the Bears

Per Doug Kyed, Bucs TE Rob Gronkowski remains out for Sunday’s game against the Bears with a rib injury.

Fantasy Impact: This is the third consecutive week that Gronkowski will miss with an ailing rib injury. The veteran was spotted practicing multiple times but appears still not ready to play. In his absence, the both of O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate have stepped in.