There's only one more week left of Pro Bowl voting, and the Season has hit its final stretch. Find out who TRO will be spending its votes on:
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Every year, NFL players are voted into the Pro Bowl by a combination of votes from the fans, players, and coaches. It's a good measuring stick to recognize some of the consistently best performances of the Season for players across the board. It's more broad-sweeping than All-Pro honors, and gives the players selected a monetary bonus, as well as a free vacation to play in a scrimmage-type game with some of the League's best. The fans' votes really go a long way, so it's important that everyone gets out and votes! If you're unsure of who to vote for, check out who TRO believes should be sent to Las Vegas to participate in this year's Pro Bowl. (Each time you vote, you will get 6 votes per position group. We did not use all 6 votes in every position group, and the names listed are not in any particular order).
Once you're done here, head on over to https://www.nfl.com/pro-bowl/ballot/ to cast your ballot!
Quarterbacks:
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Tom Brady - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Goat leads the League in passing yards, passing touchdowns, and is the favorite for the MVP award.
Matthew Stafford - Los Angeles Rams
Stafford's first year in LA has been a success. He has the third most passing yards and second most passing touchdowns so far this season.
Kirk Cousins - Minnesota Vikings
Cousins has quietly put together a remarkable year, the best of his career. His 25 to 3 touchdown to interception ratio is the best in the NFL, and he's also sixth in both passing yards and touchdowns.
Dak Prescott - Dallas Cowboys
The lock for Comeback Player of the Year. Dak has been putting up major numbers, leading America's team to what is almost a sure-fired playoff berth.
Justin Herbert - Los Angeles Chargers
With very similar numbers and their teams in very similar situations, Justin Herbert right now is edging past Josh Allen for our Pro Bowl vote. He has the highest QBR in the League, and has been electric as he leads the bolts offense back into the playoff conversation.
Aaron Rodgers - Green Bay Packers
The only player set to challenge Brady for MVP. Rodgers has the Packers half a game back from the number one overall seed in the NFC while having the fifth best QBR in the League.
Running Backs:
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Jonathan Taylor - Indianapolis Colts
Obviously the League's leading rusher will be getting a vote from us. Taylor leads the League in rushing attempts, rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, and is fifth in yard per carry average.
Joe Mixon - Cincinnati Bengals
Joe Mixon has been revitalized this year. Right now he has the second most rushing yards in the League and 12 touchdowns.
Nick Chubb - Cleveland Browns
Chubb maintains the League's highest yard per carry average, passing Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts (which is absurd because they are quarterbacks who have the benefit of deciding when to run and the ability to throw the ball to keep the defense honest). He also is currently fourth in rushing yards.
Antonio Gibson - Washington Football Team
Gibson's year has almost been overlooked. It's important to get him into the Pro Bowl this year. He's quietly productive (currently fifth in rushing yards and 5 touchdowns, along with over 200 more receiving yards and 2 receiving touchdowns.
Ezekiel Elliott - Dallas Cowboys
This has been a down year for Zeke in terms of dominance and fantasy production compared to what we are used to seeing from him. However, he still has managed to have 765 rushing yards and 8 rushing touchdowns through 13 Weeks.
Najee Harris - Pittsburgh Steelers
The rookie has nearly 800 rushing yards, 5 touchdowns, 57 catches, almost 400 receiving yards, and 2 receiving touchdowns through the first 13 games of his career. He's on pace to finish amongst the top of the charts for running backs as the Steelers will try to lean on him to get into the Playoffs.
Wide Receivers:
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Cooper Kupp - Los Angeles Rams
Cooper Kupp is having one of the best receiving Seasons we have ever seen. He's already caught 100 passes through 13 Weeks! He also has nearly 1,400 yards and 11 touchdowns, and NO turnovers. He's first in the League in all 3 categories, chasing the receiving triple crown, which has only been done 3 times in NFL history (Jerry Rice 1990, Sterling Sharpe 1992, Steve Smith 2005). He'll be in the Offensive Player of the Year conversation, and is undoubtedly a Pro Bowler.
Justin Jefferson - Minnesota Vikings
JJettas is second in receiving yards, and eight in receiving touchdowns in just his second year.
Davante Adams - Green Bay Packers
As long as he is healthy and Aaron Rodgers is throwing him the football, he seems to make the Pro Bowl. Adams is third in receiving yards and sixth in receptions.
Ja'Marr Chase - Cincinnati Bengals
The biggest threat to Mac Jones winning Offensive Rookie of the Year, Chase has already 958 receiving yards and 8 touchdowns in through the first 13 games of his career after being reunited with his college quarterback.
Deebo Samuel - San Francisco 49ers
Deebo has been a key cog in the Niners' offensive scheme. He's currently fourth in receiving yards, but he's also totaled over 200 rushing yards, and has scored a total of 10 touchdowns through the air and on the ground.
Diontae Johnson - Pittsburgh Steelers
He's currently in the thick of the competition for this final vote, squeezing past DeAndre Hopkins, Chris Godwin, and Keenan Allen. Johnson has 914 yards and 6 touchdowns through 13 games, keeping the Steelers' passing attack alive.
Fullbacks:
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Kyle Juszczyk - San Francisco 49ers
Kyle Juszczyk seems to almost get votes off of name and reputation alone. The Niners use him unlike any other team utilizes their fullback. He's a utility player that defenses have to key in on, but he also is a masterful blocker.
C.J. Ham - Minnesota Vikings
If you go back and watch enough Vikings games this year, you will realize that C.J. Ham seems to always come up clutch when called upon, and never makes any mistakes.
Patrick Ricard - Baltimore Ravens
Ricard has had the biggest year at the fullback spot this year, making the most plays at the position, while still maintaining consistency in the areas that don't accumulate any stats.
Tight Ends:
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Travis Kelce - Kansas City Chiefs
Death, taxes, and Travis Kelce going to the Pro Bowl. He's put up wide receiver numbers for yet another year.
Mark Andrews - Baltimore Ravens
Mark Andrews has been Lamar Jackson's most consistent and reliable option, and it has paid off mightily. Andrews is on pace for a career high in receiving yards and receptions.
George Kittle - San Francisco 49ers
George Kittle has missed some time to injuries this year, but since he's been back, he's exploded onto the scene. The People's Tight end has managed to still put up elite numbers in limited action.
Mike Gesicki - Miami Dolphins
He could use more touchdowns, but Gesicki has been putting up wide receiver receptions and yardage totals in a Miami offense that doesn't air out the ball a whole lot.
T.J. Hockenson - Detroit Lions
Hockenson has remained his productive, top tier tight end self, despite the Lions' struggles this year. Notwithstanding his team's lack of attention, T.J. has earned another Pro Bowl bid.
Darren Waller - Las Vegas Raiders
Waller is in the same boat as Gesicki. He's caught a ton of footballs for a ton of yards, but hasn't found the end zone much at this point in the Season. However, his impact and production should not be overlooked.
Offensive Tackles:
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Andrew Whitworth - Los Angeles Rams
Tom Brady isn't the only ageless wonder in the League. Whitworth has remained one of the highest-graded tackles in football.
Terron Armstead - New Orleans Saints
A model of consistency, which is what makes a productive tackle a great one.
Trent Williams - San Francisco 49ers
It's great to see Trent Williams rejuvenated in San Francisco. Check the stats, check the analytical statistics, check the film, Williams has been absolutely ballin'.
D.J. Humphries - Arizona Cardinals
Humphries has been a steady force for the team with the best record in the League.
Tyron Smith - Dallas Cowboys
Dallas has been known for its line's ability to both run and pass block efficiently. Smith still is doing both of those things among the best of them.
Michael Onwenu - New England Patriots
Bouncing around between guard and tackle, Onwenu has kept his rookie quarterback upright, and his play has made him one of the unsung heroes in the Patriots' streak to the top of the AFC.
Offensive Guards:
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Zack Martin - Dallas Cowboys
When you're a guard and every fan in the League knows your name, including casual fans, then you can bet that your production has been tremendous. Another impeccable year by Martin.
Joel Bitonio - Cleveland Browns
The Browns have the best interior offensive line in football. They pass block with ease, most any quarterback pressures allowed comes off of the edges, and we all know how well they set running lanes - as evidenced by Cleveland's ability to run the ball, no matter which back is in the backfield.
Wyatt Teller - Cleveland Browns
See above.
Ali Marpet - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Easily the best lineman on the Bucs this Season.
Brandon Scherff - Washington Football Team
The Washington Football Team has been able to battle back into playoff contention, and Taylor Heinicke has had a career year thanks to the big guys of front. Scherff has been the star of the bunch.
Joe Thuney - Kansas City Chiefs
Don't let the Chiefs' early season struggle fool you. Thuney has been doing his job all year long, at a letter better than most of his peers.
Centers:
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Creed Humphrey - Kansas City Chiefs
Routinely the Chiefs' highest graded offensive lineman this year.
Jason Kelce - Philadelphia Eagles
It's great to see Kelce healthy again, and it's shown in his productivity. He's anchored the Eagles' offensive line to being one of the better units in the League.
David Andrews - New England Patriots
If you've seen the Patriots play this year, you'll understand why another one of their linemen is receiving our vote. Andrews has been a model center all year long.
Corey Linsley - Los Angeles Chargers
The best lineman on the Chargers has done his part all year long to launch the Chargers in the thick of the Wild Card mix.
Bradley Bozeman - Baltimore Ravens
Bozeman has put together some remarkable games this year from a grading perspective.
J.C. Tretter - Cleveland Browns
The third member of the Browns' interior trio.
Defensive Ends:
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Myles Garrett - Cleveland Browns
14 sacks, 28 quarterback hits, 42 tackles, and 3 pass deflections. Garrett has been tormenting quarterbacks all year.
Nick Bosa - San Francisco 49ers
The younger Bosa brother is 4th in sacks through 13 weeks, has 26 quarterback hits, and 3 forced fumbles.
T.J. Hendrickson - Cincinnati Bengals
Hendrickson has silenced doubters since he departed from New Orleans this offseason. He has 11.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and 19 quarterback hits.
Brian Burns - Carolina Panthers
Spider-Burns, snubbed from the Pro Bowl last year, should get in this year. 8 sacks (4th among defensive ends), 4 pass deflections, and 2 forced fumbles through 13 Weeks. He also has 12 tackles for loss proving that he's more than just a pass rusher.
Yannick Ngakoue - Las Vegas Raiders
While Maxx Crosby has gotten most of the attention for his play this year, Ngakoue has played even better, picking up 8 sacks, tied for 4th among defensive ends.
Jonathan Greenard - Houston Texans
There are not many Texans getting Pro Bowl votes this year, but Greenard has proved deserving also picking up 8 sacks before Week 14.
Defensive Tackles:
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Javon Hargrave - Philadelphia Eagles
Hargrave has been a force in Philadelphia. 7.5 sacks (tied for first among defensive tackles), 22 solo tackles and 1 forced fumble.
Jeffery Simmons - Tennessee Titans
Simmons has put up the best numbers for defensive tackles this Season. Through 13 weeks he has 29 solo tackles and 7.5 sacks, being a stop-gap plug all year.
Aaron Donald - Los Angeles Rams
Arguably the best pure football player in the League. Despite facing double and triple teams on every play, Donald still has 7 sacks and 19 solo tackles, along with 1 forced fumble.
Jonathan Allen - Washington Football Team
In a year where Chase Young and Montez Sweat have missed extended time due to injuries, Jonathan Allen has held it down for the Washington defensive line, having a career year.
Cameron Heyward - Pittsburgh Steelers
While T.J. Watt soaks up all of the notoriety, Cameron Heyward is almost equally as important to that Steelers defensive line. His play this year has been some of his best.
Chris Jones - Kansas City Chiefs
An uptick in his performance as of late vaulted Jones into receiving a Pro Bowl vote from us. He's proven as of late that he's still the Chris Jones that's made the Pro Bowl the past 2 years in a row.
Inside Linebackers:
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Denzel Perryman - Las Vegas Raiders
Perryman has found a home in Las Vegas. He leads the League in solo tackles, and is third in total tackles, as he's been a one-manned mission in filling gaps and flying to ball carriers.
Roquan Smith - Chicago Bears
Smith has done his part to keep this Bears' defense still looking like Da Bears. Second in solo tackles, fifth in total tackles, 9 quarterback hits, 3 sacks, 1 interception and 1 touchdown through 13 Weeks.
Bobby Wagner - Seattle Seahawks
Wagner leads the League in total tackles (once again), has 2 tackles for a loss, 3 quarterback hits, 4 passes defended, and 1 interception through 13 games in what has been a down year for Seattle.
Eric Kendricks - Minnesota Vikings
The best coverage linebacker in football. In addition to his 6th most total tackles, Kendricks has 2 interceptions, 4 pass deflections, 1 fumble recovery, 4 sacks, 5 tackles for loss, and 6 quarterback hits in just 13 games.
Micah Parsons - Dallas Cowboys
How good has he been? No matter where he lines up, Parsons has been a superstar and a lock for Defensive Rookie of the Year. 72 total tackles, 10 sacks, 16 tackles for loss, 25 quarterback hits, 2 pass deflections, and 2 forced fumbles at this point in the Season.
De'Vondre Campbell - Green Bay Packers
Quietly one of the best Free Agent acquisitions this year. Eighth in solo tackles, 5 quarterback hits, 1 sack, 2 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery. The Packers' defense is the best it has looked in years, and Campbell has steadily found himself around the ball.
Outside Linebackers:
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T.J. Watt - Pittsburgh Steelers
The League's leader in sacks with 16. T.J. is a defensive player of the year candidate, and could go after Michael Strahan's single season sack record of 22.5. Let's not overlook the fact that he has missed 2 games due to injury as well.
Haason Reddick - Carolina Panthers
10.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and a heap of plays influenced by his positioning and tackling. Another quietly amazing offseason acquisition.
Matthew Judon - New England Patriots
Judon was good in Baltimore, but he has been great in New England. 12.5 sacks and 25 solo tackles.
Robert Quinn - Chicago Bears
Quinn has picked up the slack while Khalil Mack has missed extended time due to injuries. 11 sacks, 26 solo tackles, and 2 forced fumbles.
Marcus Golden - Arizona Cardinals
Despite playing in Chandler Jones's shadow, Golden has been having a far more productive season than his star counterpart. 10 sacks, 21 solo tackles, and 4 forced fumbles.
Harold Landry - Tennessee Titans
Another member of the Titans' defensive line. This group has exceeded expectations, and Landry has played a key role in that. 10 sacks, 35 solo tackles, and 1 forced fumble.
Cornerbacks:
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Trevon Diggs - Dallas Cowboys
If you've opened your eyes this year, you've seen Diggs snag an interception (or 9). He leads the League in this category, and has been making big plays each week.
J.C. Jackson - New England Patriots
Trailing Diggs with 7 interceptions, Jackson has honestly been even better in coverage, giving up far fewer big plays.
Xavien Howard - Miami Dolphins
Despite reports that Howard wanted out of Miami this past offseason, he has been a staple in their late-season run. 4 Interceptions, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries and 1 touchdown, and he has been a monster in coverage.
Kenny Moore, II - Indianapolis Colts
4 interceptions, 55 solo tackles, 1 sack, and 1 forced fumble, Moore has been the best player in this Colts' secondary.
Darius Slay - Philadelphia Eagles
This season, Big Play Slay has looked exactly like the player Philly paid all that money for a couple of years ago. Tallying 3 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries, and 3 touchdowns, Slay has found himself anywhere the ball goes this year.
Jalen Ramsey - Los Angeles Rams
Ramsey hasn't posted the biggest numbers, but that's because he's been so solid in coverage. Despite not being tested much, he's still has 59 total tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 3 interceptions, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and 11 pass deflections.
Strong Safeties:
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Derwin James - Los Angeles Chargers
Great to see Derwin back on the field. He picked back up where he left off with 62 solo tackles, 3 forced fumbles, 2 interceptions, and 2 sacks.
Harrison Smith - Minnesota Vikings
Still getting it done over a decade later, Harry the Hitman has been laying big hits, while piling up tackles. He also has 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 interception through 13 Weeks.
Budda Baker - Arizona Cardinals
New number, same Budda. 69 total tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 fumble recovery and 3 interceptions.
Jordan Poyer - Buffalo Bills
The Bills' safety duo make up the anchor of their defense. Poyer has 42 solo tackles, 5 interceptions and 1 sack through 13 Weeks.
Vonn Bell - Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals defense has been pleasantly better than expected. Bell has an ideal, stereotypical strong safety so far this year with 71 total tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 1 qb hit, 0.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery.
Tyrann Mathieu - Arizona Cardinals
The Honey Badger is the most notable player on the Chiefs defense. He's lived up to his mantra, enforcing the secondary. He has 43 solo tackles, 2 interceptions, and 1 sack.
Free Safeties:
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Kevin Byard - Tennessee Titans
We're certain Deion Sanders knows who he is now. (https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2765851-deion-sanders-kevin-byard-exchange-barbs-on-twitter-jalen-ramsey-more-react). One of the top free safeties in the League with 32 solo tackles, 5 interceptions, 1 sack, and 1 forced fumble.
Xavier McKinney - New York Giants
McKinney has stepped up this year, especially when Logan Ryan has had to miss time. He also has picked up 5 interceptions so far to go with 40 solo tackles.
Quandre Diggs - Seattle Seahawks
Seattle has had a rough year, but Diggs has had a career season. 74 total tackles and 4 interceptions, along with 6 pass deflections.
Justin Simmons - Denver Broncos
No surprise here. Simmons has kept up his steadily great production with 4 interceptions, 11 pass deflections, and 58 total tackles.
Micah Hyde - Buffalo Bills
As we mentioned above, completes this elite safety duo. This year he has 31 solo tackles, 1 interception, and 1 sack.
Minkah Fitzpatrick - Pittsburgh Steelers
Arguably the most pure ball-hawk in the NFL, Minkah has 82 total tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 3 pass deflections, 2 interceptions, and 1 forced fumble.
Kickers:
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Daniel Carlson - Las Vegas Raiders
Carlson has accounted for a heaping ton of the Raiders' total points this year. 27/30 on his field goals with a long of 56.
Justin Tucker - Baltimore Ravens
Anytime you're a kicker, and you're Justin Tucker, and you set an NFL record for the longest field goal ever (66 yards in a walk-off win), then you're going to the Pro Bowl. It also helps to make 25 of 27 kicks on the year.
Chris Boswell - Pittsburgh Steelers
Kicking in Heinz Field is tough, there's no doubt about it. Boswell has made a living making it look easy. This year he's only missed 1 kick (going into Week 14), and has made a long from 56.
Matt Gay - Los Angeles Rams
Matt Gay has found a new home in LA after being released by Tampa Bay. He's 23 of 24 on his field goals this year, including one from 54.
Jake Elliott - Philadelphia Eagles
The November NFC Special Teamer of the Month, Elliott is 24/24 with a long from 58.
Nick Folk - New England Patriots
Folk has made the most field goals this year at 33. He's only missed 3 of his 36 attempts, and has hit from as long as 53.
Long Snappers:
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J.J. Jansen - Carolina Panthers
Long snappers are usually picked by coaches and players when it comes to the Pro Bowl, but everyone should take note in the longest tenured Carolina Panther. He's only had 2 bad snaps since Week 1 in 2010, with his last one coming in 2018. He's a model snapper, and sometimes goes above and beyond, making tackles, or downing punts inside the 20.
Clark Harris - Cincinnati Bengals
Similar to Jansen, another long snapper who has been in one place for a long time, playing mistake free football.
Punters:
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Michael Dickson - Seattle Seahawks
Dickson has downed the most punts inside of the 20 yard line this Season (32). He's averaging 48 yards a punt, and has hit a punt as long as 68 yards.
Cameron Johnston - Houston Texans
Voting for Johnston is not to take a shot at the lowly Texans, he has been playing good football. 66 punts for an average of 47 yards, 28 down inside the 20, and a long punt of 69 yards.
Logan Cooke - Jacksonville Jaguars
Cooke has had 24 of his 53 punts land inside the 20, averaging 48 yards a punt, with one going as far as 68 yards.
A.J. Cole - Las Vegas Raiders
Good year for the Raiders' specialists, 22 of 49 punts in the 20, average of 52 yards, and a long of 71. Cole has a huge leg, but also can precisely place his kicks on command.
Return Specialists:
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DeAndre Carter - Washington Football Team
Carter has consistently given his team good field position, averaging 25 yards per kick off return (as good as a touch back), and 10 yards per punt return.
Deonte Harris - New Orleans Saints
Harris has been almost as good as Carter on kickoff returns at 24 yards per return, but better at punt returns, with 12 yards per return.
Braxton Berrios - New York Jets
Berrios hasn't returned as many kicks as the two above, but he's averaged 29 yards per kick return and 14 yards per punt return.
Devin Duvernay - Baltimore Ravens
Duvernay does his best to set up Baltimore's offense, averaging 26 yards per kick return and 15 yards per punt return.
Special Teamers:
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Frankie Luvu - Carolina Panthers
Luvu has had a tremendous year. He always seems to be in the right place at the right time. He's blocked a punt, that was returned for a touchdown, he returned a block field goal to set up a field goal for his team as time expired in a half, he's made loads of tackles on special teams, and he also has made the most of his defensive snaps, getting 1.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, and 3 passes defended.
Ola Adeniyi - Tennessee Titans
Ola Adeniyi plays the game how it's supposed to be played: fast, hard, and full of energy. That always makes for an elite special teamer, and Ola has delivered on that front.
Nick Bellore - Seattle Seahawks
Not only is he an exceptional Twitter follow, but Bellore is a special teams ace. He delivers crushing hits, blocks with consistency, and seemingly never misses an assignment.
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