Rob Gronkowski escaped serious injury during Sunday's loss by the New England Patriots.

Gronkowski suffered a "minor knee strain" and the timeframe is "a week or two most likely."

Gronkowski's 2013 season ended with a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee.

The New England Patriots are optimistic Rob Gronkowski may have escaped serious injury to his right knee.

Gronkowski was carted off the field and he was walking from the X-ray room with a slight limp.

"We think he is going to be OK," the source said.

Gronkowski's presence in the locker room immediately after the game was viewed by some players as an encouraging sign.

Gronkowski suffered the injury with 2:49 remaining in the fourth quarter, when Denver defensive back Darian Stewart hit him low on an incomplete pass.

Jimmy Graham is out for the rest of the season after tearing the patellar tendon in his right knee.

"We're gonna miss the heck out of him for the rest of the season," Pete Carroll said.

The injury will require surgery, Carroll said.

The training staff put an air cast on Graham's right leg before he was carted off the field.

Graham had four catches for 75 yards on the day. 

Danny Amendola won't travel with the New England Patriots for their game against the Denver Broncos.

Amendola will miss the game due to a knee injury.

The Patriots are left with receivers Brandon LaFell, Keshawn Martin, and Chris Harper. Martin is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury.

New England will likely feature more two tight end sets featuring Rob Gronkowski and Scott Chandler.

Devonta Freeman has been ruled out by the Atlanta Falcons for Week 12's game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Tevin Coleman figures to receive the bulk of the carries at running back for the Falcons.

Freeman has been in the NFL's concussion protocol.

Devonta Freeman remains in the NFL's concussion protocol.

Freeman is fifth in the NFL with 764 rushing yards and leads all runners with nine touchdowns.

Tevin Coleman figures to receive the bulk of the snaps at running back for the Atlanta Falcons if Freeman is unable to play.

Marshawn Lynch will need surgery to repair a sports hernia and will be out a month.

The timeline makes it possible for Lynch to return this season, especially if the Seattle Seahawks make the playoffs.

Lynch met with noted specialist Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia on Monday to confirm the nature of his abdominal injury after sitting out Sunday's win over the 49ers.

Thomas Rawls has been excellent for the Seahawks in replace of Lynch.

Lynch is due $9 million in 2016.

Peyton Manning has been put in a walking boot and will miss at least two more weeks.

Manning sought a second opinion from renowned foot and ankle specialist Dr. Robert Anderson in North Carolina on Monday.

Manning has a torn plantar fascia in his left foot.

The Broncos are expected to work out Christian Ponder this week.

Marshawn Lynch "needs a couple of weeks to see how he does" and "to see if he can recover" from his abdominal injury, according to a source.

There had been reports Lynch might need surgery.

Thomas Rawls figures to receive the bulk of the carries while Lynch is out.

Marshawn Lynch may need surgery on his abdominal injury.

Lynch is not expected to be available for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers regardless.

Thomas Rawls has played very well for the Seattle Seahawks in Lynch's absence this season.