Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is expected to play against the Chiefs on Saturday, according to NFL Media's Ian Rapoport and Kimberly Jones.
Gronkowski has been limited in practice this week while battling knee and back injuries.
The sixth-year star from Arizona has 72 receptions for 1,176 yards and has scored 11 touchdowns this season.
New England plays host to Kansas City in a Divisional Round playoff game on Saturday at 4:35 ET.