New England Patriots: WR Deion Branch
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When you think about Tom Brady passing the ball to his favorite targets at New England you generally think of Wes Welker, Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez. Those are the three receivers that most teams have to worry about, and place special emphasis on trying to contain them, or at least to slow them down.
The one other receiver that has been flying-under-the-radar lately has been Deion Branch. Last weekend against the Denver Broncos, Branch had a very strong game by catching three of the four passes that Brady threw his way. Those receptions were good for 85 yards and one touchdown. His long catch on the day was a 61-yard play.
This is the right time of the year for Branch to be heating up. With the Ravens defense keyed up to stop the trio of Welker, Gronkowski and Hernandez, Branch will be in position to have a day to remember, especially if he can help his team reach the Super Bowl.