NFL Trends And How It Affects The NFL Betting World

The National Football League has never been more compelling. This year, there had been many changes that makes the game more exciting but riskier. What does this all mean for the NFL betting world? It means a drastically revised strategy heading into this year’s NFL season. Training camps are now kicking into high gear, and drafts are quickly approaching. Here's all you need to know about recent NFL trends and how they will affect the world of NFL betting.

Running Back by Committee

It used to be common knowledge: Running Backs were the most prized possessions of bettors, and thus, selections of elite runners would dominate the early rounds of drafts.  Now? Elite quarterbacking has shown to be far more valuable to bettors looking for consistent sources of points week after week. The logic is simple: Quarterbacks don't share touches and running backs do. In a league that has become so quarterback-centric, players like Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady and Drew Brees have become the hottest fantasy commodities. Looking around the NFL it's hard not to notice that a majority of teams are dominated by the dreaded running back by committee. Of the 32 NFL teams, very few have the treasured feature backs that bettors can count on to.

Emphasis on Tight Ends

As NFL passing games continue to evolve, so will the role of the tight end. The 2011 season saw two tight ends in particular really step up and single-handedly win owners championships. Both Rob Gronkowski and

Jimmy Graham were off the charts in 2011, finishing sixth and seventh respectively in receiving yards amongst all receivers and tight ends. Gronkowski (1,327 yards and 17 touchdowns) and Graham (1,310 yards and 11 touchdowns) were both aided by stellar quarterback play, but they also represent the future of NFL tight ends. As the position continues to change, I think it's quite likely that we will see more receiver-tight end hybrids who are comfortable lining up not only on the line, but on the outside and in the slot, where they will be capable of producing greater yardage and touchdown totals.

Depth at the Quarterback Position

Running backs are becoming more obsolete and tight ends are emerging as great new weapons. The reason is clear: Elite quarterback play has taken over the NFL. Now, more than ever, we're seeing a league that is dominated by signal callers, and not just a few of them. There's depth at the quarterback position, which is great news for bettors. In 2011, we saw three quarterbacks top 5,000 yards (Drew Brees, Tom Brady and

Matthew Stafford) and seven others top 4,000. Both Eli Manning and Aaron Rodgers narrowly missed out on the 5,000 yard mark, and are certainly candidates to top the impressive feat in 2012.

These NFL trends will surely affect the way you bet on this season’s NFL. So start checking out your system and strategies again and win your NFL betting the right way.