There are seven weeks left in 2024 NFL regular season. Much is left to be accomplished by teams, but individual recognition is also on the line. The 2025 NFL Pro Bowl will be held on February 2nd — one week before Super Bowl LIX — in Orlando, Florida. The event should feature many familiar faces, but several are jockeying to be represented for the first time.
Here’s a look at some of the players who could be selected to their first Pro Bowl:
Robinson currently ranks sixth in the NFL in rushing yards. The second-year back out of Texas is averaging 4.7 yards per carry this season after being freed up in Zac Robinson’s offense. Among players with at least 100 carries, Robinson ranks 7th in tackle avoidance rate (22.8%), according to TruMedia. He’s also on pace for nearly 70 receptions this season, which would have been third among all running backs last season. Robinson has not fumbled this season.
The only problem with this projection is that six of the league’s seven leading rushers are currently in the NFC. Chuba Hubbard of the Panthers would also be in the conversation, but there are only three points.
In the four games since Russell Wilson was installed as Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback, Pickens is averaging 91.25 receiving yards per game. In the six games with Justin Fields, he averaged 60.5 receiving yards per game. If he continues at the current pace, the Georgia product will finish with 1,367 yards, which is well above what the honor required a year ago. The entertainment value with Pickens is also very high and that will endear him to Pro Bowl voters.
Bowers is second in the NFLbehind only Ja’Marr Chase, with 70 receptions. The ex-Bulldog is on pace for 1,200 receiving yards, which would break a rookie tight end record previously held by Mike Ditka (1,076). His 722 receiving yards are ninth most and are first among all tight ends. All of this is accomplished on a 2-8 team that has been unable to field consistent quarterback play.
Offensive guard Trey Smith (Chiefs) and center Aaron Brewer (Dolphins) are a pair of inside players who could be in the mix for a first-time spot in the AFC. Competition at those places can be tough.
The offensive tackle conversation is tough in the NFC. Although Paris Johnson Jr. (Cardinals) or Charles Cross (Seahawks) may be in the hunt if they were AFC players, the NFC boasts Trent Williams (49ers), Lane Johnson (Eagles), Tristan Wirfs (Buccaneers) and Penei Sewell (Lions). ). It’s hard to crack that rotation.
Baun came over from the Saints this offseason and has been a revelation at a position Philadelphia has inadequately filled for several years. His 102 tackles are fifth most in the NFL, but Baun also produced several fumble-worthy plays, including two sacks, an interception, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.
In the AFC, Indianapolis’ Zaire Franklin and Cincinnati’s Logan Wilson are competing for a spot in the game. Excluding reserves, there are only two off-ball linebackers and one of those spots will be filled by Baltimore’s Roquan Smith.
The edge rusher experiences a crowd of his own. Several would-be first-rounders are part of that conversation, including Boye Mafe (Seahawks), Nik Bonitto (Broncos), Will McDonald IV (Jets) and Jonathan Greenard (Vikings), but space is limited and the final six or seven games will be important to create separation.
Branch has four interceptions this season, but his 17.1 percent pass breakup rate ranks seventh among all NFL players with at least 200 coverages, according to TruMedia. His 19.7% defensive passer rating is fourth. There were three safeties on last year’s Pro Bowl roster: Jessie Bates III, Budda Baker and Julian Love.
Joseph leads the entire NFL with seven interceptions. Only nine NFL players have recorded 10+ interceptions in a single season since 2000. Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs last did it in 2021 (11). Joseph’s 16.7 defensive passer rating is tied for the lowest in the league among players with at least 200 coverage snaps, according to TruMedia. The Lions defense is much improved from last season and Joseph is one reason.
The entire NFC safety position can change in a year as the Packers’ McKinney is another worthy candidate. Bats will be in the mix again this season, though. His six interceptions are second-most in the league and his 24.0 defensive passer rating is fifth among all players with at least 200 coverage snaps, according to TruMedia. McKinney is on a Green Bay defense that has shown great improvement in a year.
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