Gronkowski leaves after blow to head before halftime

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski left Sunday's AFC Championship game against Jacksonville late in the first half after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit from Jaguars safety Barry Church.

Gronkowski extended for a pass from Brady inside the Jaguars' 40-yard line as he was hit by Church with 1:23 remaining in the second quarter. Church was flagged for unnecessary roughness on the play. Gronkowski walked off the field slowly and then to the locker room, and was evaluated for a head injury.

The Patriots said his return for the second half was questionable.

The five-time Pro Bowler made one catch for 21 yards in the half, which moved him past Indianapolis Colts great Dallas Clark and into first place on the NFL's all-time postseason receiving yardage list for a tight end.

Jacksonville led 14-10 at halftime.

--Field Level Media