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Stock Report: AFC, Second Quarter | ProFootballFocus.com

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Stock Report: AFC, Second Quarter | ProFootballFocus.com

Stock Up: Rob Gronkowski ( 5.7, Q2 2013; DNP, Q1 2013) The NFL is a better place when the league’s best players are on the field rather than the treatment table and it’s a pleasant surprise this season to be able to comment on a player heading away from the treatment table rather than towards it. In only three games this month Gronkowski was targeted 32 times with only one drop offering his typical impact on intermediate targets. His run blocking was poor this week so he’s still got some work to do to return to his absolute best but time is on his side to play his way into his best form over the remainder of the season.

Stock Down: Julian Edelman (-5.8, Q2 2013; 4.8, Q1 2013) In spite of being targeted 12 less times this month Edelman managed to drop three more pass (five) than he did in the first month of the season and was marginalized after being one of the league’s most targeted receivers in a tough first month for the Patriots’ passing game. The return of Gronkowski and Danny Amendola along with Tom Brady’s growing trust in the younger receivers may see Edelman’s role marginalized further next month unless injuries rear their ugly head again in the New England passing game.

Who will win Superbowl XLVIII?

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The NFL season is well underway and the speculation as to who the favorites are to win Superbowl XLVIII is rampant. The Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49er’s and Seattle Seahawks have all started well, making up the top three favorites. The online casino seems to agree, having the Broncos placed as favorites at around 100/30 and the 49er’s and Seahawks at 7/1 and 11/2 respectively. However, after the first batch of games there seems to have been a rush of money on New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs, who have both gained some early momentum. The Chiefs seem the more likely to go all the way, but are still rated as a 12/1 outsider for the Vince Lombardi trophy.

The New England Patriots can never be ruled out and will continue to improve as the season continues. The Pats’ offense is starting to find its stride, with Stevan Ridley and Aaron Dobson making key contributions in recent weeks. Rob Gronkowski’s return from injury has provided a huge spark for the Patriots. And who would be stupid enough to write off a team with Tom Brady at quarterback. Their early season performance in the AFC East Division has been very strong, with a record of 7-2, and they have won three of their last five outings. The bookmakers are still convinced by the Pats as well, and have them placed at a fair 8/1 to be the Superbowl champions. 

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