New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski continues to miss practice, but he will indeed play in Sunday's Super Bowl versus the New York Giants, ESPN's Adam Schefter tweeted on Thursday.

"Barring a setback in practice this week, Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski will play in Super Bowl XLVI," Schefter wrote. "(He is) expected to be limited at practice today."

On Thursday, Gronkowski played to the camera and exaggerated his injury to the laughter of many.

"It’s way better now than it was a week ago, so that’s all that matters,” Gronkowski said as he dragged his leg along. “Taking positive strides, feeling way better. The pain’s obviously been down way more than it was a week ago. It gets better every day, and that’s all I can ask for."

Gronkowski has missed practice this week due to the high ankle sprain he suffered during the team's AFC Championship Game win over the Baltimore Ravens.

On Wednesday, Gronkowski said the team is looking into a specialized cleat he could wear on Sunday.

Gronkowski has had a monster season, setting league records for tight ends for touchdowns (17) and receiving yards (1,327).

He also came up huge in New England's 45-10 playoff win over Denver, hauling in 10 catches for 145 yards and three touchdowns.