When returned to New England on Sunday night, representing the and beating his old team in their own stadium, he did it without another former big-name Patriot in . The star tight end didn't travel with Tampa Bay while suffered the week prior. But you can bet he watched from home, from the edge of his seat."I was jumping up and down, I was screaming," Gronkowski told CBS Sports this week. "My jitters were up and down, and I Jordan Schroeder Kids Jersey was cheering for the Bucs left and right. I'm proud of my teammates, especially going back home there, where the atmosphere seemed unbelievable ... The game was incredible. I think if you're a football fan, that was awesome."Gronk spoke with CBS Sports in partnership with , serving as a celebrity competitor in the company's first-ever Candy Crush All Stars U.S. tournament. Hosted by Khloe Kardashian and open to any "Candy Crush" gamers, the tourney recently deployed Gronk in a ."I spiked a candy bomb, kaboom," Gronk says of his involvement. "I'm always spiking. I'm Taylor Chorney Kids Jersey spiking footballs, I'm spiking candy bombs." Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would Sam Gagner Jersey like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. But he's really itching to get back on the field. Cracked ribs and a punctured lung kept Gronk out of Week 4, and all signs point to the Pro Bowl tight end staying sidelined for the foreseeable future. "I'm feeling good," he said. "But I'm just going week by week -- day by day -- to get ready, whether it's next week, the week after that, or Artemi Panarin Jersey the week after that. And let me tell you, I mi s it. I mi s being out there with the boys."Tampa Bay hosts the this Sunday, then visits the on a short week the following Thursday, before returning home to host the in Week 7. The Bucs' bye comes two weeks later, in Week 9.When Gronk does return, he's confident he'll be firing on all cylinders, in large part because of his quarterback. "I truly believe he's in Anthony Duclair Kids Jersey his prime," he said of the 44-year-old Brady. "He has basically perfected the method on how to be ready for a game."