Weekly Patriots mail is delivered

Every Tuesday on ESPNBoston.com, questions from New England Patriots followers are answered as part of a weekly mailbag. This week's mailbag has been posted and includes some of the following topics:1.

about 12 hours ago | Mike Reiss |

The Boston Herald suggests that Gronkowski (back/forearm) may be targeting a Week 6 return.

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For unbeatens, surveying the road to 16-0

The Denver Broncos are averaging 44.8 points per game during their 4-0 start. Their quarterback, Peyton Manning, has 16 touchdown passes without an interception.

Pats prez denies rift between team, Gronk

New England Patriots team president Jonathan Kraft responded to reports of a difference of opinion between the team and tight end Rob Gronkowski regarding his playing status for Sunday nights game against the Atlanta Falcons.

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Welcome to the Georgia Dome

ATLANTA -- Welcome to the Georgia Dome, where the New England Patriots visit the Atlanta Falcons (8:30 p.m. ET):Indoor football. Weather conditions aren’t a factor as this marks the Patriots’ first regular-season game inside a pure dome since Thanksgiving of 2010 (vs.

about 2 days ago | Mike Reiss |

Betting: How to bet NE-ATL

Evan Abrams gives a gambling preview of how to bet New England-Atlanta.

Sharing thoughts on Rob Gronkowski

It’s complicated. It often is.Those are the primary thoughts when it comes to Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski and his murky status.Let’s try to sort through some of the dynamics in play:Role of the “circle.

about 3 days ago | Mike Reiss |

Sources: Gronk holdup debated with TE out

When New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will return remains a mystery that grows murkier by the day.

According to the Boston Herald, the Patriots believe Gronkowski (forearm/back) is healthy enough to play against Atlanta on Sunday, but Gronkowski and his agent are not convinced.

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Projecting the Patriots' inactives

Before the New England Patriots play a game, we'll attempt to predict the team's inactive players.Our best guess on the list for Sunday night's road game against the Atlanta Falcons:Danny Amendola: Receiver is listed as questionable on the injury report (groin) and looked better on the practice field this week, but the hunch here is that he might need some more time.

about 3 days ago | Mike Reiss |

W2W4: Five things for Patriots-Falcons

When the NFL released its schedule this offseason, the first instinct for many -- this reporter included -- was to scan the 16-game run down and circle contests of note.

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Fantasy Football Now: Friday

Cary Chow, Christopher Harris and Stephania Bell preview Week 4 and discuss what to expect from Rob Gronkowski.