A FAN favorite analyst was back on Fox NFL Sunday this weekend after an unexpected absence.

New England Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski joined an all-star cast to review Week 5 of the NFL season.

Gronk, a regular on the Fox show since 2022 , was missing for last week's broadcast.

"Where's Gronk today?" asked a nonplussed Terry Bradshaw just seconds into the show on September 28.

"He's at home," replied a razor-sharp Michael Strahan , to laughter from Howie Long.

"He's taking a nap, he's sleeping."

Gronkowski returned on Sunday to much fanfare, with ex-teammate Tom Brady by his side.

"Good to have you back man," Bradshaw beamed.

"It feels good to be back," Gronk replied.

"I did four naps last week so I'm ready to go today."

Host Curt Menefee then showed a viral snap of G

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