"Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski left the locker room feeling optimistic after his team defeated the Ravens 23-20 yesterday to land in Super Bowl XLVI against the Giants. With good reason.

A source told me this morning that Gronkowski's left ankle, which he injured on a 23-yard catch in the third quarter, won't prevent him from participating in the game in Indianapolis in two weeks. The source with direct knowledge of Gronkowski's condition said simply, "He'll be ready to go.""