Stopping New England's TE tandem
Can the Ravens stop Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez? Well, here's one plan.
You won't find many wide receivers on our list of top receivers this week. That's because four of the top six pass-catchers played tight end, including a pair of New England Patriots, Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez. The duo was a matchup nightmare for the Denver Broncos, as they have been all season for everybody else. They're too big for defensive backs to cover, too fast for linebackers. So stopping this tight end tag team is the top priority for the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game this Sunday. Are they up to the task?
To read more about whether the Baltimore Ravens can stop Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez, plus access to the best and worst performances of the divisional round, you must be an ESPN Insider.
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