Rob Gronkowski is one proud Buc after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers survived a horrible start in Week 17 and took down the New York Jets, who outplayed them for the most part of the contest.

The Buccaneers certainly looked to be on their way to a loss after they struggled to get anything going offensively against the Jets. New York was ahead by seven points entering the fourth quarter, and with Antonio Brown sparking drama and providing unnecessary distractions on the sidelines, Tampa Bay was on the verge of collapsing.

However, Tom Brady worked his magic again and led the Buccaneers to an epic comeback. After the team got a crucial fourth-down stop late in the game, TB12 went to work and powered the team downfield before eventually finding Cyril Grayson Jr. for an incredible 33-yard TD pass.

After the contest, Rob Gronkowski couldn't be more proud of his teammates for not giving up despite doubts they can even stage a comeback. Indeed, this is how champions are built and the morale-boosting victory should go a long way heading to the postseason.

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“Incredible. That's what it was like. We fought til the end and that's what makes football so great,” Gronk said of the game-winning drive, per Bucs reporter Carmen Vitali.

Gronk called the clutch win over the Jets “one of the most incredible games” he has ever been part of. He also made sure to give credit to his teammates, particularly to Cyril Grayson who absolutely stepped up for the team when it mattered most.

The Antonio Brown issue aside, the Buccaneers certainly has a lot of positives to take from the win.