The rosters are set for the 2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games, and the Baltimore Ravens paved the way with 9 gamers chosen. Two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry are among the many alternatives for the Ravens.
The Detroit Lions had seven gamers make the roster and the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles every have six.
The Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, Tennessee Titans and New Orleans Saints will not be represented.
The Pro Bowl Games roster is set by a mixture of votes from followers, coaches and gamers.
The Pro Bowl Games embrace a weeklong abilities competitors and a 7-on-7 flag soccer recreation scheduled for Feb. 2 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida (ABC/ESPN).
Here’s a team-by-team take a look at the gamers chosen for this season’s video games, with the variety of occasions every participant has been honored:
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ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN
CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND
JAX | KC | LAC | LAR | LV | MIA | MIN
NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF
SEA | TB | TEN | WSH
Pro Bowlers: QB Josh Allen (3), LT Dion Dawkins (4)
Allen’s choice isn’t any shock as he has produced his greatest season up to now. He has set quite a lot of information in his seventh 12 months, together with main the Bills offense to 30-plus factors in 12 video games, tied for the second most in NFL historical past. Instrumental to Allen and the offense’s efficiency is the play of the offensive line, highlighted by Dawkins’ choice. Allen has taken the fewest sacks (14) of his profession and amongst quarterbacks who’ve performed 16 video games, whereas the road has helped operating again James Cook to attain a 15-rushing landing season.
Did you realize? This is the second consecutive 12 months the Bills have had solely two gamers initially chosen for the Pro Bowl, regardless of successful eleven-plus video games and the AFC East each seasons. — Alaina Getezenberg
Pro Bowlers: None
After a statistically unremarkable season, the Dolphins’ illustration on the 2025 Pro Bowl Games ought to come as no shock. Four gamers — Siran Neal, Alec Ingold, Jason Sanders and Jonnu Smith — completed within the high 10 of their respective positions in fan voting, however they weren’t chosen. The Dolphins’ main rusher, De’Von Achane ranks twelfth within the AFC in speeding yards (fourth in whole yards), whereas main receiver, Tyreek Hill, ranks twelfth in receiving yards. Defensively, regardless of an impactful age-38 season, Calais Campbell was not chosen to the preliminary roster, nor was Pro Bowl mainstay Jalen Ramsey.
Did you realize? This is the primary time the Dolphins didn’t have any gamers chosen to the Pro Bowl since 2020, when kicker Jason Sanders was a first-team All-Pro, however not a Pro Bowler. — Marcel Louis-Jacques
Pro Bowlers: ST Brenden Schooler (1)
The 6-foot-2, 210-pound Schooler has a team-leading 9 particular groups tackles and persistently attracts double-team consideration. Earlier this season, Dolphins particular groups coach Danny Crossman in contrast the eye given to Schooler — who blocked a punt towards Miami in early October — to how an offense may method a defensive participant just like the Raiders’ Maxx Crosby. “Great gamers nonetheless discover a solution to make performs,” he stated. CB Christian Gonzalez was the one different Patriots participant worthy of consideration.
Did you realize? With one deal with within the finale towards the Bills, Schooler will grow to be the primary participant to start out his profession with at the least three consecutive seasons of 10-plus particular groups tackles since Tyler Matakevich (2016-21). — Mike Reiss
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Aaron Rodgers hints Sunday could possibly be his ultimate NFL recreation
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers displays on his profession, acknowledging the potential for Sunday’s recreation being his final within the NFL.
Pro Bowlers: None
The Jets had been shut out for the primary time since 2021, no shock given the way in which their season has gone. Their high candidate was Garrett Wilson, second amongst all large receivers with 97 receptions, however it’s robust to interrupt via on a four-win workforce. CB Sauce Gardner, who made it in his first two seasons, had a down 12 months by his requirements. DT Quinnen Williams, one other two-time choice, has not been as disruptive as earlier years.
Did you realize? The Jets have gone 9 straight years and not using a Pro Bowl choice on offense. The final one was WR Brandon Marshall in 2015. — Rich Cimini
AFC NORTH
Pro Bowlers: WR Zay Flowers (1), FS Kyle Hamilton (2), RB Derrick Henry (5), CB Marlon Humphrey (4), QB Lamar Jackson, (4), C Tyler Linderbaum (2), DT Nnamdi Madubuike (2), FB Patrick Ricard (5), MLB Roquan Smith (3)
The Ravens had 9 gamers make the Pro Bowl, the workforce’s most since 2019 when Baltimore had 13. Five of the Ravens’ alternatives come from the NFL’s No. 1 offense. Jackson reached the Pro Bowl in consecutive seasons for the primary time in his profession after throwing for a franchise-record 39 landing passes. Henry makes the Pro Bowl in his first season in Baltimore the place he leads the AFC with 1,783 yards speeding. On protection, Hamilton joins Ed Reed as the one Ravens defensive backs to earn a number of Pro Bowl nods inside the first three years of a profession.
Did you realize? Flowers is the primary Ravens participant to make the Pro Bowl as a large receiver within the workforce’s 29-year historical past. Other Ravens large receivers like Jermaine Lewis and Jacoby Jones have reached the Pro Bowl as returners. A primary-round decide in 2023, Flowers produced a career-high 1,047 receiving yards this season to grow to be the primary Ravens participant to file a 1,000-yard receiving season inside the first two years of his profession. He additionally turned the quickest in franchise historical past to succeed in 100 profession receptions (21 video games). — Jamison Hensley
Pro Bowlers: WR Ja’Marr Chase (4); DE Trey Hendrickson (4); QB Joe Burrow (2)
With 359 passing yards within the regular-season finale, Burrow may grow to be the fifth quarterback this century to have 5,000 passing yards and greater than 40 touchdowns in a single season. Chase can be having an all-time 12 months. He is positioned to grow to be the fifth participant for the reason that AFL-NFL merger to win the receiving triple crown (first in receiving yards, receptions, receiving touchdowns). Chase may have the single-season franchise information in all three classes, too. Hendrickson has continued his tear. He is tied for the lead league in sacks getting into Week 18 with 14.
Did you realize? Chase and Hendrickson are the eleventh and twelfth gamers in franchise historical past to be four-time Pro Bowlers. — Ben Baby
Pro Bowlers: DE Myles Garrett (6), CB Denzel Ward (4), WR Jerry Jeudy (1)
Garrett and Ward have been perennial Pro Bowlers and obtained the consideration once more, regardless of a disappointing three-win season. Garrett, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, is tied for the league lead with 14 sacks. Ward leads the NFL with a career-high 19 go breakups. Despite catching passes from three completely different quarterbacks, Jeudy had a breakout 12 months in his first season in Cleveland, recording profession highs in receptions (84) and receiving yards (1,166). He took off within the second half of the season, totaling 900 receiving yards since Week 8.
Did you realize? Garrett’s six Pro Bowl alternatives are essentially the most by a Browns defensive participant and tied with guard Joel Bitonio for the fourth most in workforce historical past, behind solely OT Joe Thomas (10), RB Jim Brown (9) and OT/Ok Lou Groza (9). — Daniel Oyefusi
Pro Bowlers: OLB T.J. Watt (7); DL Cameron Heyward (7); Ok Chris Boswell (2); S Minkah Fitzpatrick (5)
With among the finest models within the league, it is no shock the Steelers landed three defensive gamers on the Pro Bowl roster. And with 12 made discipline objectives of fifty yards or extra, it is even much less of a shock that Boswell landed his first roster spot since 2017. Though Watt does not have the identical sack numbers as in earlier seasons, he is nonetheless extremely precious to the Steelers and was voted the workforce’s MVP for the fifth time. Coming off an injury-shortened 2023, Heyward can be within the midst of 1 his most efficient seasons. The 35-year-old has eight sacks, 12 tackles for loss and eight passes defensed. And although Fitzpatrick has just one interception previously two seasons, he is nonetheless an important a part of the Steelers’ secondary and a fan favourite.
Did you realize? The Steelers have not had an offensive participant chosen to the preliminary Pro Bowl roster for the reason that 2020 season when each guard David DeCastro and heart Maurkice Pouncey earned spots. — Brooke Pryor
AFC SOUTH
Pro Bowlers: RB Joe Mixon (2), WR Nico Collins (1), CB Derek Stingley Jr. (1), LT Laremy Tunsil (5)
Collins is fourth in receiving yards per recreation (88) and is simply shy of 1,000 yards after struggling a hamstring damage that sidelined him for 5 video games. Mixon is ninth in speeding yards per recreation (76.4) and had six straight highway video games with at the least 100 speeding yards and a speeding landing — surpassing Tiki Barber (2004) and Derrick Henry (2020), in keeping with Elias Sports. Stingley was a Pro Bowl snub in 2023, however this 12 months he broke via as he was tied for sixth in interceptions (5). Tunsil has continued performing like among the finest left tackles within the NFL. Among left tackles with at the least 300 pass-block snaps, he is tied for the fourth-lowest sack share (0.4).
Did you realize? Tunsil’s fifth choice with the Texans ties him with defensive finish J.J. Watt for the second-most Pro Bowl alternatives in workforce historical past, trailing Hall of Famer Andre Johnson (seven). — DJ Bien-Aime
Pro Bowlers: G Quenton Nelson (7), RB Jonathan Taylor (2), LB Zaire Franklin (1)
Nelson continues on his Hall of Fame trajectory, turning into the primary Colts participant since QB Peyton Manning to make seven straight Pro Bowls. He reestablished himself as a dominant participant this season and shall be a number one candidate for an additional All-Pro choice. Taylor loved his greatest season since he led the league in speeding in 2021, with accidents and a contract dispute holding him again in 2022 and 2023. He’s continued a pattern of getting stronger through the season, averaging 136.5 yards in his previous 4 video games. Franklin is a first-time choice, finishing his ascent from seventh-round draft decide seven years in the past. Franklin is at the moment the NFL’s chief in tackles (165).
Did you realize? Nelson is the third offensive lineman in league historical past to be chosen to the Pro Bowl in every of his first seven seasons, becoming a member of Hall of Famer Joe Thomas and former All-Pro Richmond Webb. — Stephen Holder
Pro Bowlers: P Logan Cooke (1); LS Ross Matiscik (2)
Cooke is second within the NFL in internet yards per punt (44.7) and eighth in yards per punt (49.4). He has had 32 punts contained in the 20-yard line, together with 12 during which the opponent took over inside the ten. Cooke’s 43.5 internet punting common since he entered the league in 2018 is the most effective within the NFL. Matiscik, who had two particular groups tackles in punt protection this season, is considered one of simply 10 gamers in franchise historical past to make a number of Pro Bowls. He additionally was a Pro Bowler final season. His 18 particular groups tackles since he entered the league in 2020 is tied with Las Vegas’ Jacob Bobenmoyer for many amongst long-snappers.
Did you realize? Receiver Brian Thomas Jr., who’s the primary rookie receiver to surpass 1,000 yards in franchise historical past and who holds franchise rookie information in catches and yards, is a primary alternate. If he will get the decision as a substitute, he can be simply the second rookie in franchise historical past to make a Pro Bowl (defensive finish Josh Hines-Allen in 2019). Hines-Allen and defensive finish Travon Walker are fourth and fifth alternates, respectively. — Michael DiRocco
Pro Bowlers: None
There have not been many vivid spots for the 3-13 Titans. But 4 Titans had been named alternates: DT Jeffery Simmons, S Amani Hooker, RB Tony Pollard and P Ryan Stonehouse. Hooker’s 5 interceptions tie him for the third most within the league. Hooker completed fifth total (first within the AFC) amongst safeties in fan voting for the Pro Bowl. Returner Jha’Quan Jackson completed ninth total (third within the AFC). There had been no different Titans within the high 10 of the fan vote.
Did you realize? This is the primary time since 2012 the Titans did not have a participant chosen to the Pro Bowl. — Turron Davenport
AFC WEST
Pro Bowlers: CB Pat Surtain II (3); WR Marvin Mims Jr. (2); OLB Nik Bonitto (1)
A workforce whose try to finish an eight-year playoff drought has been fueled by its protection was acknowledged, although defensive finish Zach Allen, who should make the All-Pro workforce, was chosen as an alternate. But Surtain could be on the Pro Bowl roster in Sharpie, on the high of the pyramid on the place. He has a career-best 4 interceptions, together with a 100-yard return for a landing. Bonitto enters the ultimate weekend of the common season tied for fourth within the league in sacks (11.5) — the Broncos’ highest whole since Von Miller had 14 in 2018. Bonitto has additionally knocked down 4 passes, compelled two fumbles and scored two touchdowns. Mims leads the league in each punt return yards and punt return common (15.7) and is a risk, with a 61-yarder this season, to flip a recreation each time he touches the ball.
Did you realize? Before this season, Surtain, Mims and large receiver Courtland Sutton had been the one gamers on the Broncos’ present roster who had been named to the Pro Bowl with the workforce. Left deal with Garett Bolles has been chosen as a second-team All-Pro earlier than, however by no means to the Pro Bowl. Bonitto, the workforce’s first edge rusher to earn a Pro Bowl choice since Bradley Chubb, joins Miller, DeMarcus Ware and Chubb on the checklist of Broncos edge rushers who’ve made the Pro Bowl previously 10 seasons. — Jeff Legwold
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Has the Chiefs’ extended success led to a way of fatigue amongst followers?
Mike Tannenbaum, Jason McCourty, David Dennis Jr. and Evan Cohen focus on whether or not there’s fatigue over the Chiefs’ stage of success.
Pro Bowlers: TE Travis Kelce (10), G Joe Thuney (3), C Creed Humphrey (3), G Trey Smith (1), DT Chris Jones (6)
Statistically, Kelce and Jones had considered one of their least productive seasons. Kelce had profession lows is yards (823) and touchdowns (3), although his 97 catches helped maintain the receiving recreation collectively many of the season within the absence of Hollywood Brown and Rashee Rice. Jones has 5 sacks, his lowest whole since his rookie season in 2016. He is third on the Chiefs in sacks behind George Karlaftis and Tershawn Wharton. Humphrey, Thuney and Smith give the Chiefs maybe the most effective inside offensive line within the NFL. Thuney offered additional worth for the Chiefs when he moved to left deal with late within the season and solidified what had been an issue spot.
Did you realize? The Chiefs’ three Pro Bowl offensive linemen arrived on the similar time, in 2021. Thuney was a free agent addition from the Patriots whereas Humphrey was drafted within the second spherical and Smith within the sixth. — Adam Teicher
Pro Bowlers: DE Maxx Crosby (4), TE Brock Bowers (1)
Crosby’s popularity and relentless go rush garnered the sixth-year edge rusher his fourth Pro Bowl nod; Crosby’s 7.5 sacks had been the second fewest of his profession, although he appeared in a career-low 12 video games resulting from an ankle damage that ended his season. Bowers was a revelation as a rookie. The No. 13 decide isn’t solely main all tight ends with 108 catches, a single-season file for many catches by any NFL rookie, his 1,144 receiving yards broke Bears Hall of Famer Mike Ditka’s 1961 file for many receiving yards in a season by a rookie tight finish.
Did you realize? Crosby is considered one of 4 present Raiders to have performed for the franchise when it nonetheless known as Oakland dwelling in 2019, together with left deal with Kolton Miller, three-time Pro Bowl punter AJ Cole (who can be a Pro Bowl alternate), and place-kicker Daniel Carlson. Bowers grew up in Napa, California, and went to junior highschool the place the Raiders held coaching camp after they performed in Oakland and attended apply. Middle linebacker Robert Spillane and kick returner Ameer Abdullah have been chosen as alternates. — Paul Gutierrez
Pro Bowlers: OLB Khalil Mack (9), S Derwin James Jr. (4), LT Rashawn Slater (2)
Perhaps essentially the most deserving Charger to not make it’s kicker Cameron Dicker, who was beat out by the Steelers’ Chris Boswell. Dicker has the best discipline purpose share amongst kickers with at the least 25 makes an attempt (94.6%). Mack, 33, has been a Pro Bowler in every of his three seasons in Los Angeles. James is again within the Pro Bowl after one of many worst seasons of his profession in 2023; he has a career-high 5.5 sacks. Slater is again within the Pro Bowl for the primary time since 2021. He has the Tenth-best run block win price In the NFL (78.6%).
Did you realize? Mack has the third-most alternatives amongst lively gamers. This is Mack’s Tenth season with at the least six sacks, and he has the best double-team price on the workforce (13%). — Kris Rhim
NFC EAST
Pro Bowlers: KR/PR KaVontae Turpin (2), Ok Brandon Aubrey (2), G Tyler Smith (2), DE Micah Parsons (4), WR CeeDee Lamb (4)
Turpin and Aubrey have been two of the extra dynamic particular groups gamers within the NFL this season. Turpin has touchdowns on punt and kickoff returns. Aubrey has matched his workforce file with 36 discipline objectives this season and his 14 makes from 50 yards or extra are essentially the most in a season in NFL historical past. The largest shock of the group could be Smith simply due to the Cowboys’ offensive struggles this season, however he has been the one vivid spot on an offensive line that has been harm by damage and inconsistency. Parsons missed 4 video games and nonetheless leads the Cowboys in sacks. Lamb missed most of coaching camp however topped 100 catches for a 3rd straight season.
Did you realize? This is the eleventh straight 12 months the Cowboys have had at the least 5 Pro Bowl alternatives. The final time they did not was 2013 after they had three after an 8-8 end to the season and missed the playoffs. Last season, the Cowboys had 10 gamers picked. Of these 10, seven — Lamb, Parsons, DE DeMarcus Lawrence, G Zack Martin, QB Dak Prescott, TE Jake Ferguson and CB DaRon Bland — missed a number of video games resulting from accidents this season. — Todd Archer
Pro Bowlers: DT Dexter Lawrence II (3)
While Lawrence is the Giants’ solely choice, exterior linebacker Brian Burns and rookie large receiver Malik Nabers are alternates. Lawrence was so dominant early within the season that he made it regardless of enjoying in solely 12 video games. In these video games, he managed a career-high 9 sacks and 44 tackles, together with eight for loss. The reality he did most of his work from the nostril deal with place made his efficiency that rather more spectacular. Former NFL coach Bill Belichick described Lawrence earlier than his damage as “unblockable” when naming his midseason All-Belichick Team. It’s the third straight 12 months Lawrence has earned a Pro Bowl nod.
Did you realize? Lawrence is the primary Giants participant to be voted to a few straight Pro Bowls since security Landon Collins from 2016-18. — Jordan Raanan
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Dan Orlovsky: Eagles had higher win Super Bowl after resting Saquon
Dan Orlovsky and Harry Douglas focus on the professionals and cons of the Eagles’ choice to relaxation Saquon Barkley in Week 18.
Pro Bowlers: RB Saquon Barkley (3), RT Lane Johnson (6), LB Zack Baun (1), RG Landon Dickerson (3), DT Jalen Carter (1), C Cam Jurgens (1)
Barkley had an MVP-caliber season in his first 12 months with the Philadelphia Eagles, turning into simply the ninth participant in NFL historical past to hurry for over 2,000 yards. The group determined to rest him in the regular-season finale, leaving him 100 yards shy of Eric Dickerson’s all-time file. Several of the lads who paved the way in which for him obtained recognition, together with Jurgens, who had the daunting process of changing Jason Kelce and has achieved so admirably. Baun has been one of many higher shock tales of the season. He signed a one-year, $1.9 million deal to function a particular groups participant and rotational edge rusher and as a substitute developed into one of the crucial impactful linebackers within the recreation (150 tackles, 5 compelled fumbles).
Did you realize? Johnson trails solely Kelce and current Seattle Seahawk Jason Peters (7) for many Pro Bowls by an offensive lineman in Eagles historical past. Both are thought-about future Hall of Famers, and Johnson has labored himself into that dialog as properly. — Tim McManus
Pro Bowlers: QB Jayden Daniels (1), WR Terry McLaurin (2)
It’s the primary time since 1991 that Washington has despatched a quarterback and receiver to the Pro Bowl in the identical season. Daniels is the NFL’s fourth-highest-rated quarterback, with 3,530 yards and 25 landing passes — together with 15 previously 5 video games. He’s rushed for extra yards (864) than any quarterback and has added six scores. He’s second within the league with 12 landing passes within the fourth quarter and time beyond regulation. McLaurin has 74 catches for 1,073 yards and a career-high 12 landing receptions, second most within the NFL and tying a single-season franchise file. He’s additionally tied for first amongst receivers with 9 pink zone touchdowns — he had 11 in his first 5 seasons mixed.
Did you realize? The final Washington receiver to make two Pro Bowls was Gary Clark in 1990 and ’91. Daniels turns into the primary Washington quarterback to make the Pro Bowl since Kirk Cousins in 2016 and first rookie quarterback to make it since Robert Griffin III in 2012. Next up: Doing it once more. Since 1970, two Washington quarterbacks have made a number of Pro Bowls: Mark Rypien was the franchise’s final quarterback to make it twice, in 1989 and ’91 and Joe Theismann did it in 1982 and ’83. — John Keim
NFC NORTH
Pro Bowlers: CB Jaylon Johnson (2)
The 25-year-old cornerback was chosen to the Pro Bowl for a second straight 12 months after recording 48 tackles (7 TFLs), two interceptions and 7 go breakups. After incomes a four-year contract extension within the offseason, Johnson was skeptical of his possibilities of being chosen as a result of he was among the many least focused cornerbacks who had at the least 13 begins this season (52 targets).
Did you realize? Johnson turns into the primary Bears defensive again to safe a spot in back-to-back Pro Bowls since 2019 (Kyle Fuller and Eddie Jackson, 2019-20). He is the primary member of the Bears to obtain Pro Bowl honors in consecutive seasons since 2020 (Khalil Mack, 2018-20). — Courtney Cronin
Pro Bowlers: C Frank Ragnow (4), S Brian Branch (1), P Jack Fox (2), QB Jared Goff (4), T Penei Sewell (3), RB Jahmyr Gibbs (2), WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (3)
The Lions are receiving their flowers for one of many biggest seasons in franchise historical past. At 14-2, coach Dan Campbell has helped Detroit set up a franchise file for many wins in a season whereas turning into the primary workforce in NFL historical past to have two operating backs (Gibbs and David Montgomery) and two large receivers (St. Brown and Jameson Williams) all high 1,000 scrimmage yards. Goff, receiving his fourth choice, has had 12 video games this season with a passer score of 100 or greater, and says he is amid his prime years. “I’m most likely proper in my prime now and feeling fairly good and hope my prime lasts fairly a while,” Goff stated Wednesday.
Did you realize? The Lions have produced seven Pro Bowlers in a season once more, which matches essentially the most in franchise historical past which was achieved on a number of events, with 2023 being the newest and solely such occasion within the Super Bowl period. Gibbs completed second total in fan voting with 250,082 votes behind Kansas City tight finish Travis Kelce. While flattered, Gibbs stated he would fairly be prepping for a Super Bowl look in February. “It’s cool, however we’re hoping that we’re not even in it,” Gibbs instructed ESPN of the Pro Bowl Games. — Eric Woodyard
Pro Bowlers: RB Josh Jacobs (3), DL Rashan Gary (1), S Xavier McKinney (1)
Talk a couple of validation for signing a few veteran gamers from the open market. Packers GM Brian Gutekunst handed out $29.25 million in signing bonus cash to McKinney ($16.75 million) and Jacobs ($12.5 million) on March 13, when he signed them each as free brokers. McKinney ranks second within the NFL in interceptions and has captained the protection, whereas Jacobs ranks fifth within the league in speeding and has remodeled the offense. This has not been Gary’s greatest season, however he leads the Packers in sacks (6.5), QB hits (14) and pressures (49, in keeping with NFL Next Gen Stats).
Did you realize? The Packers didn’t have any gamers chosen final season, in addition to one first alternate and three different alternates. DT Kenny Clark ended up going final 12 months as an alternate. Clark is an alternate once more this 12 months together with G Elgton Jenkins, CB Jaire Alexander, TE Tucker Kraft, QB Jordan Love, C Josh Myers and CB Keisean Nixon (as kick return specialist). Only Jenkins is a primary alternate. — Rob Demovsky
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Should the Vikings transfer ahead with Sam Darnold or J.J. McCarthy?
Mike Tannenbaum, Jason McCourty and Evan Cohen debate whether or not the Vikings ought to lengthen quarterback Sam Darnold’s contract or transfer ahead with J.J. McCarthy.
Pro Bowlers: WR Justin Jefferson, (4), LS Andrew DePaola (3), LB Jonathan Greenard (1), LB Andrew Van Ginkel (1), CB Byron Murphy Jr. (1), QB Sam Darnold (1)
This group of six, the Vikings’ largest to the Pro Bowl since 2009, gives an ideal encapsulation to their unexpectedly sturdy season. Half of the group — Darnold, Greenard and Van Ginkel — had been a part of the Vikings’ enormously fruitful 2024 free agent class. Murphy was a product of their 2023 class, whereas Jefferson is the one participant amongst them initially drafted by the workforce. The draft stays a vital a part of long-term workforce constructing, however there’s a couple of solution to construct a winner.
Did you realize? Darnold (4,153 yards, 35 landing passes), Greenard (77 pressures, 54 tackles), Van Ginkel (11.5 sacks, two interceptions returned for touchdowns) and Murphy (six interceptions) have all had the most effective seasons of their careers. And Jefferson has managed to supply his sometimes elite receiving numbers (100 receptions, 1,479 yards) amid a serious transition at quarterback. — Kevin Seifert
NFC SOUTH
Pro Bowlers: RG Chris Lindstrom (3), ST KhaDarel Hodge (1)
Lindstrom has been chosen to the Pro Bowl for the third straight season. The Falcons’ operating again duo of Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier runs behind him typically. Lindstrom has allowed one sack, tied for the least amongst guards. Hodge, in the meantime, has been one of many workforce’s unsung heroes. He recovered a muffed punt for a landing towards the Saints and had a walk-off time beyond regulation landing catch towards the Buccaneers.
Did you realize? Lindstrom places himself within the class of Michael Vick and Deion Sanders as a Falcons participant with three Pro Bowl alternatives. There have been solely two Atlanta offensive linemen with extra: Jeff Van Note (6) and Bill Fralic (4). Hodge is the primary Falcons particular groups decide since lengthy snapper Josh Harris in 2021. — Marc Raimondi
Pro Bowlers: CB Jaycee Horn (1)
Horn’s purpose in his fourth season was to play each recreation after three injury-plagued years and show he is one of many NFL’s greatest. He did not fairly get there, lacking final week’s recreation towards Tampa Bay. But his play — Horn has a greater catch share allowed than all however one cornerback with at the least 70 targets — spoke volumes. Despite enjoying on one of many league’s worst defenses and having just one interception, he was a star. Carolina already picked up Horn’s fifth-year choice for 2025 however wish to signal the 2021 first-round decide to a long-term extension.
Did you realize? Horn is the fourth Carolina cornerback chosen to the Pro Bowl. The different three had been Stephon Gilmore (2021), Josh Norman (2015) and Eric Davis (1996). — David Newton
Pro Bowlers: None
The Saints don’t have any Pro Bowlers in a season after they fired coach Dennis Allen and misplaced double-digit video games. The Saints had Pro Bowlers final 12 months, however two of these gamers, Rashid Shaheed and Erik McCoy, missed important time this 12 months with accidents. Linebacker Demario Davis made the Pro Bowl final 12 months however was not featured within the high 10 in fan voting — all in a season when the Saints go into the ultimate week rating thirtieth in whole protection, 18th in scoring protection, twenty seventh in passing protection and thirtieth in speeding protection.
Did you realize? This is the primary time the Saints had been shut out of the preliminary Pro Bowl roster for the reason that 2015 and 2016 seasons. Defensive finish Cameron Jordan was chosen as an damage substitute in 2015, and then-quarterback Drew Brees was an damage substitute in 2016. The Saints additionally had no Pro Bowl gamers in 2007. All of these years featured shedding information, and in 2015 defensive coordinator Rob Ryan was fired and changed by Dennis Allen. — Katherine Terrell
Pro Bowlers: LT Tristan Wirfs (4), DT Vita Vea (2)
Wirfs’ 95.5% go block win price is essentially the most of any offensive deal with with over 200 snaps. He has allowed two sacks on 906 snaps. Per the NFL’s Next Gen Stats, Vea ranks seventh amongst all inside defensive tackles with a minimal of 600 snaps in quarterback strain price (10.5%), sits eighth in stuff share (4.4%) and is tied for Tenth in sacks (6.0). Quarterback Baker Mayfield and kicker Chase McLaughlin had been every named as first alternates. Inside linebacker Lavonte David and large receiver Mike Evans had been additionally named alternates.
Did you realize? Wirfs’ 4 Pro Bowl alternatives is essentially the most by an offensive lineman in franchise historical past. He has surpassed Tony Mayberry (three), and tied Jimmie Giles for the third-most alternatives amongst all offensive gamers, behind solely Mike Alstott (six) and Mike Evans (5). He and Alstott are the one Bucs offensive gamers in workforce historical past to go to the Pro Bowl 4 consecutive occasions. — Jenna Laine
NFC WEST
Pro Bowlers: S Budda Baker (7), TE Trey McBride (1)
Neither was a shock. Baker had among the finest security seasons within the NFL and is second within the league in tackles per recreation (9.7). But his influence goes properly past a stat line. His decide is a testomony to how others across the league view him. McBride’s first Pro Bowl choice was a matter of time. He established himself as one of many premier tight ends this season, rating second in receptions (104) and receiving yards (1,081) amongst tight ends.
Did you realize? McBride is simply the second tight finish in Cardinals historical past to earn Pro Bowl honors and the primary since Hall of Famer Jackie Smith in 1970. — Josh Weinfuss
Pro Bowlers: OLB Jared Verse (1)
Verse, the 2024 No. 19 total decide, is the Rams’ lone Pro Bowl choice. The go rusher is the favourite for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year via 17 weeks. He has 73 pressures, in keeping with NFL Next Gen Stats, which is the fourth most within the NFL this season. He leads all rookies within the class by a big margin, with 20 extra pressures than Dolphins exterior linebacker Chop Robinson. Verse has 4.5 sacks, 65 tackles and two compelled fumbles.
Did you realize? Verse was the Rams’ first first-round decide since Los Angeles traded as much as draft quarterback Jared Goff in 2016. Verse provides the Rams a rookie Pro Bowl choice for the second 12 months in a row after large receiver Puka Nacua. — Sarah Barshop
Pro Bowlers: DE Nick Bosa (5); FB Kyle Juszczyk (9); TE George Kittle (6); LB Fred Warner (4)
The Niners quartet options mainstays, however that there are solely 4 speaks to the drop-off from a 12 months in the past after they had 9. Kittle headlines this checklist, as he has put collectively considered one of his greatest seasons on the age of 31, rating first amongst tight ends in receiving yards per recreation (77.1) and second in touchdowns (8) and yards per catch (14.2). Bosa battled hip and indirect accidents however wants one sack Sunday to succeed in double digits for the fourth time in his profession. Warner performed via an ankle fracture suffered in Week 4 however performed in each recreation with 123 tackles, a sack, 4 compelled fumbles and two interceptions, making him considered one of solely two gamers within the league with greater than 120 tackles to go along with a number of compelled fumbles and interceptions.
Did you realize? This is the primary time since 2011 that left deal with Trent Williams performed at the least 10 video games and didn’t make the Pro Bowl. Williams’ 11 Pro Bowl nods are essentially the most amongst lively gamers. however an ankle damage has stored him out of the ultimate seven video games and prevented him from tying three others for the second-most Pro Bowl berths by an offensive lineman all time. — Nick Wagoner
Pro Bowlers: CB Devon Witherspoon (2)
Witherspoon’s second NFL season has been an ideal instance of why the field rating does not all the time inform the story. With no interceptions and one sack via 16 video games, he hasn’t had statistically as spectacular of a season as he did as rookie final 12 months. But whereas Leonard Williams might need been a snub from the NFC roster, they obtained it proper by naming Witherspoon to his second Pro Bowl. The fifth total decide in 2023 has been sturdy in protection and in run help, and he performs with a constant effort that has been a catalyst for Mike Macdonald’s resurgent protection.
Did you realize? According to the Seahawks, Witherspoon is the fifth participant in workforce historical past to start his profession with two straight Pro Bowl alternatives, becoming a member of Fredd Young, Rufus Porter, Lofa Tatupu and Russell Wilson. — Brady Henderson
AFC roster
Quarterback: Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills; Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals; Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
Running again: Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens; Joe Mixon, Houston Texans; Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts
Fullback: Patrick Ricard, Baltimore Ravens
Wide receiver: Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals; Jerry Jeudy, Cleveland Browns; Nico Collins, Houston Texans; Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens
Tight finish: Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders; Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive deal with: Dion Dawkins, Buffalo Bills; Laremy Tunsil, Houston Texans; Rashawn Slater, Los Angeles Chargers
Offensive guard: Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis Colts; Joe Thuney, Kansas City Chiefs; Trey Smith, Kansas City Chiefs
Center: Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Chiefs; Tyler Linderbaum, Baltimore Ravens
Defensive finish: Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns; Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati Bengals; Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders
Interior linemen: Cameron Heyward, Pittsburgh Steelers; Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs; Nnamdi Madubuike, Baltimore Ravens
Outside linebacker: Nik Bonitto, Denver Broncos; T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers; Khalil Mack, Los Angeles Chargers
Inside/center linebacker: Roquan Smith, Baltimore Ravens; Zaire Franklin, Indianapolis Colts
Cornerback: Derek Stingley Jr., Houston Texans; Patrick Surtain II, Denver Broncos; Marlon Humphrey, Baltimore Ravens; Denzel Ward, Cleveland Browns
Free security: Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh Steelers
Strong security: Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore Ravens; Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers
Long-snapper: Ross Matiscik, Jacksonville Jaguars
Punter: Logan Cooke, Jacksonville Jaguars
Place-kicker: Chris Boswell, Pittsburgh Steelers
Return specialist: Marvin Mims Jr., Denver Broncos
Special-teamer: Brenden Schooler, New England Patriots
NFC roster
Quarterback: Jared Goff, Detroit Lions; Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders; Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings
Running again: Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles; Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions; Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers
Fullback: Kyle Juszczyk, San Francisco 49ers
Wide receiver: Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings; Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions; CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys; Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders
Tight finish: George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers; Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals
Offensive deal with: Lane Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles; Penei Sewell, Detroit Lions; Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive guard: Landon Dickerson, Philadelphia Eagles; Tyler Smith, Dallas Cowboys; Chris Lindstrom, Atlanta Falcons
Center: Frank Ragnow, Detroit Lions; Cam Jurgens, Philadelphia Eagles
Defensive finish: Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers; Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys; Rashan Gary, Green Bay Packers
Interior linemen: Jalen Carter, Philadelphia Eagles; Dexter Lawrence, New York Giants; Vita Vea, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Outside linebacker: Jonathan Greenard, Minnesota Vikings; Andrew Van Ginkel, Minnesota Vikings; Jared Verse, Los Angeles Rams
Inside/center linebacker: Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers; Zack Baun, Philadelphia Eagles
Cornerback: Jaylen Johnson, Chicago Bears; Byron Murphy, Minnesota Vikings; Jaycee Horn, Carolina Panthers; Devon Witherspoon, Seattle Seahawks
Free security: Xavier McKinney, Green Bay Packers
Strong security: Budda Baker, Arizona Cardinals, Brian Branch, Detroit Lions
Long-snapper: Andrew DePaola, Minnesota Vikings
Punter: Jack Fox, Detroit Lions
Place-kicker: Brandon Aubrey, Dallas Cowboys
Return specialist: KaVontae Turpin, Dallas Cowboys
Special-teamer: KhaDarel Hodge, Atlanta Falcons
