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12-30-2009, 12:55 PM
As of yesterday evening.
AFC
Offense
* Denotes Pro Bowl Starter
Quarterback
*Peyton Manning, Indianapolis
Philip Rivers, San Diego
Tom Brady, New England
Snub: Matt Schaub, Houston
Schaub leads the NFL in passing yards and almost has twice as many touchdowns as interceptions (27-14). Problem is, the Texans have never made the playoffs, and are unlikely to do so again this year.
Running back
*Chris Johnson, Tennessee
Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville
Ray Rice, Baltimore
Snub: Thomas Jones, Jets
Jones has more rushing yards (1,324) and touchdowns (12) than Rice.
Fullback
*Le'Ron McClain, Baltimore
Snub: Lousaka Polite, Miami
The Dolphins fullback is one of the league's best blockers and has done well in short-yardage situations.
Wide receiver
*Andre Johnson, Houston
*Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis
Brandon Marshall, Denver
Wes Welker, New England
Snub: Randy Moss, New England
Moss has 13 receiving touchdowns, most in the AFC, and was not invited to the Pro Bowl.
Tight end
*Dallas Clark, Indianapolis
Antonio Gates, San Diego
Snub: Nobody
Gates and Clark were by far and away the best tight ends in the league.
Tackle
*Jake Long, Miami
*Ryan Clady, Denver
Joe Thomas, Cleveland
Snub: D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Jets
The youngster had a breakout season for the NFL's top rushing team.
Guard
*Logan Mankins, New England
*Alan Faneca, N.Y. Jets
Kris Dielman, San Diego
Snub: Ryan Lilja, Indianapolis
Lilja has stayed healthy and had one of his best seasons. Somebody besides Jeff Saturday has to be responsible for keeping Peyton Manning upright all season.
Center
*Nick Mangold, N.Y. Jets
Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis
Snub: Matt Birk, Baltimore
The Ivy Leaguer is having another solid season.
Defense
Defensive end
*Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis
*Robert Mathis, Indianapolis
Mario Williams, Houston
Snub: Antawn Odom, Cincinnati
He was snubbed by injury after having eight sacks in six games before getting hurt. He was well on his way to a Pro Bowl appearance.
Interior linemen
*Haloti Ngata, Baltimore
*Vince Wilfork, New England
Casey Hampton, Pittsburgh
Snub: Nobody
Clearly the three most dominant DTs were selected once the Jets' Kris Jenkins went down with a season-ending injury.
Outside linebacker
*Elvis Dumervil, Denver
*James Harrison, Pittsburgh
Brian Cushing, Houston
Snub: Keith Bulluck, Tennessee
He doesn't provide the sexy sack numbers, but his presence in the Titans' defense is irreplaceable. Just look at what happened to Tennessee in the two games since his injury.
Inside/midde linebacker
*Ray Lewis, Baltimore
DeMeco Ryans, Houston
Snub: Gary Brackett, Indianapolis
The leader of one of the league's best defense was omitted.
Cornerback
*Darrelle Revis, N.Y. Jets
*Nnamdi Asomugha, Oakland
Champ Bailey, Denver
Snub: Leon Hall, Cincinnati
Where's the love for the Bengals? Hall is one of the most well-rounded CBS in the NFL. He has six INTs, two forced fumbles and 67 tackles.
Free safety
*Ed Reed, Baltimore
Jairus Byrd, Buffalo
Snub: Antoine Bethea, Indianapolis
He has helped the Colts overcome the loss of Bob Sanders.
Strong safety
*Brian Dawkins, Denver
Snub: Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh
It shouldn't matter that he has been injured a large portion of the season. When he played, he was the most dominant defensive player in the NFL.
Special teams
Punter
Shane Lechler, Oakland
Snub: Nobody
Lechler and his 51.1-yard average is in a league of his own.
Placekicker
Nate Kaeding, San Diego
Snub: Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland
He's made an unbelievable 6-of-8 kicks from 50+ yards and even has a 61-yard make on his resume.
Kick returner
Josh Cribbs, Cleveland
Snub: Nobody
It's almost impossible to compete with Cribbs.
Special teamer
Kassim Osgood, San Diego
Snub: Tom Zbikowski, Baltimore
He's a special teams tackling machine for the Ravens.
NFC
Offense
Quarterback
*Drew Brees, New Orleans
Brett Favre, Minnesota
Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay
Snub: Tony Romo, Dallas
The oft-criticized Cowboys QB is having his best season yet. He's thrown just eight INTs.
Running back
*Adrian Peterson, Minnesota
Steven Jackson, St. Louis
DeAngelo Williams, Carolina
Snub: Ryan Grant, Packers
He's tied for second in the NFC in touchdowns (10) and is third in rushing (1,202). Grant is ahead of Williams in both categories.
Fullback
*Leonard Weaver, Philadelphia
Snub: Ovie Mughelli, Atlanta
Mughelli is probably the best blocking fullback in the league.
Wide receiver
*Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona
*DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia
Miles Austin, Dallas
Sidney Rice, Minnesota
Snub: Steve Smith, Giants
He's going to finish with over 100 catches.
Tight end
*Vernon Davis, San Francisco
Jason Witten, Dallas
Snub: Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta
Forget that he's the best player ever at the position. Gonzalez is still producing. He has more catches (80) than Davis and TDs (6) than Witten.
Tackle
*Jason Peters, Philadelphia
*Bryant McKinnie, Minnesota
Jonathan Stinchcomb, New Orleans
Snub: Jordan Gross, Carolina
He was probably more productive in nine games than McKinnie and Peters have been this season.
Guard
*Steve Hutchinson, Minnesota
*Jahri Evans, New Orleans
Leonard Davis, Dallas
Snub: Chris Snee, Giants
He's been one of the most consistent Giants this season.
Center
*Andre Gurode, Dallas
Shaun O'Hara, N.Y. Giants
Snub: Jamaal Jackson, Philadelphia
Donovan McNabb tried to lobby for his center last week. It didn't work, even though Jackson's had perhaps his best year.
Defense
Defensive end
*Jared Allen, Minnesota
*Julius Peppers, Carolina
Trent Cole, Philadelphia
Snub: Andre Carter, Washington
Carter missed out despite leading all defensive lineman with 60 tackles and 11 sacks.
Interior linemen
*Kevin Williams, Minnesota
*Darnell Dockett, Arizona
Jay Ratliff, Dallas
Snub: Pat Williams, Minnesota
The other half of the Williams' brothers is a big reason nobody can run against the Vikings.
Outside linebacker
*DeMarcus Ware, Dallas
*Lance Briggs, Chicago
Brian Orakpo, Washington
Snub: Clay Matthews, Green Bay
The USC product has made a huge impact with the Packers this season, notching 11 sacks and helping transform a troublesome unit into one of the conference's best.
Inside/midde linebacker
*Patrick Willis, San Francisco
Jonathan Vilma, New Orleans
Snub: London Fletcher, Washington
This is getting ridiculous already. What does Fletcher have to do to make the Pro Bowl? Get 200 tackles?
Cornerback
*Charles Woodson, Green Bay
*Asante Samuel, Philadelphia
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Arizona
Snub: Sheldon Brown, Philadelphia
It can be argued that Brown is the best cornerback on the Eagles. In addition to him being one of the best tackling cornerbacks in the NFL, Brown has five INTs.
Free safety
*Darren Sharper, New Orleans
Nick Collins, Green Bay
Snub: Nobody
The two best players made it at this position.
Strong safety
*Adrian Wilson, Arizona
Snub: Nobody
If only one strong safety was going to make it, there really wasn't a competition.
Special teams
Punter
Andy Lee, San Francisco
Snub: Ben Graham, Arizona
Graham averaged 47.0 yards per kick and easily led the NFC with 39 kicks inside the 20.
Placekicker
David Akers, Philadelphia
Snub: Ryan Longwell, Minnesota
The entire Vikings teams made it but not the best kicker in the conference? Longwell has made 92 percent of his kicks, better than Akers, and both his attempts from over 50 yards.
Kick returner
DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia
Snub: Percy Havin, Minnesota
The rookie has made a difference on kickoff returns, taking two all the way for touchdowns.
Special teamer
Heath Farwell, Minnesota
Snub: Sean Morey, Arizona
The Cards' special teams ace puts it all on the line every week, as evidence by his playing through a concussion.
AFC
Offense
* Denotes Pro Bowl Starter
Quarterback
*Peyton Manning, Indianapolis
Philip Rivers, San Diego
Tom Brady, New England
Snub: Matt Schaub, Houston
Schaub leads the NFL in passing yards and almost has twice as many touchdowns as interceptions (27-14). Problem is, the Texans have never made the playoffs, and are unlikely to do so again this year.
Running back
*Chris Johnson, Tennessee
Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville
Ray Rice, Baltimore
Snub: Thomas Jones, Jets
Jones has more rushing yards (1,324) and touchdowns (12) than Rice.
Fullback
*Le'Ron McClain, Baltimore
Snub: Lousaka Polite, Miami
The Dolphins fullback is one of the league's best blockers and has done well in short-yardage situations.
Wide receiver
*Andre Johnson, Houston
*Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis
Brandon Marshall, Denver
Wes Welker, New England
Snub: Randy Moss, New England
Moss has 13 receiving touchdowns, most in the AFC, and was not invited to the Pro Bowl.
Tight end
*Dallas Clark, Indianapolis
Antonio Gates, San Diego
Snub: Nobody
Gates and Clark were by far and away the best tight ends in the league.
Tackle
*Jake Long, Miami
*Ryan Clady, Denver
Joe Thomas, Cleveland
Snub: D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Jets
The youngster had a breakout season for the NFL's top rushing team.
Guard
*Logan Mankins, New England
*Alan Faneca, N.Y. Jets
Kris Dielman, San Diego
Snub: Ryan Lilja, Indianapolis
Lilja has stayed healthy and had one of his best seasons. Somebody besides Jeff Saturday has to be responsible for keeping Peyton Manning upright all season.
Center
*Nick Mangold, N.Y. Jets
Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis
Snub: Matt Birk, Baltimore
The Ivy Leaguer is having another solid season.
Defense
Defensive end
*Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis
*Robert Mathis, Indianapolis
Mario Williams, Houston
Snub: Antawn Odom, Cincinnati
He was snubbed by injury after having eight sacks in six games before getting hurt. He was well on his way to a Pro Bowl appearance.
Interior linemen
*Haloti Ngata, Baltimore
*Vince Wilfork, New England
Casey Hampton, Pittsburgh
Snub: Nobody
Clearly the three most dominant DTs were selected once the Jets' Kris Jenkins went down with a season-ending injury.
Outside linebacker
*Elvis Dumervil, Denver
*James Harrison, Pittsburgh
Brian Cushing, Houston
Snub: Keith Bulluck, Tennessee
He doesn't provide the sexy sack numbers, but his presence in the Titans' defense is irreplaceable. Just look at what happened to Tennessee in the two games since his injury.
Inside/midde linebacker
*Ray Lewis, Baltimore
DeMeco Ryans, Houston
Snub: Gary Brackett, Indianapolis
The leader of one of the league's best defense was omitted.
Cornerback
*Darrelle Revis, N.Y. Jets
*Nnamdi Asomugha, Oakland
Champ Bailey, Denver
Snub: Leon Hall, Cincinnati
Where's the love for the Bengals? Hall is one of the most well-rounded CBS in the NFL. He has six INTs, two forced fumbles and 67 tackles.
Free safety
*Ed Reed, Baltimore
Jairus Byrd, Buffalo
Snub: Antoine Bethea, Indianapolis
He has helped the Colts overcome the loss of Bob Sanders.
Strong safety
*Brian Dawkins, Denver
Snub: Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh
It shouldn't matter that he has been injured a large portion of the season. When he played, he was the most dominant defensive player in the NFL.
Special teams
Punter
Shane Lechler, Oakland
Snub: Nobody
Lechler and his 51.1-yard average is in a league of his own.
Placekicker
Nate Kaeding, San Diego
Snub: Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland
He's made an unbelievable 6-of-8 kicks from 50+ yards and even has a 61-yard make on his resume.
Kick returner
Josh Cribbs, Cleveland
Snub: Nobody
It's almost impossible to compete with Cribbs.
Special teamer
Kassim Osgood, San Diego
Snub: Tom Zbikowski, Baltimore
He's a special teams tackling machine for the Ravens.
NFC
Offense
Quarterback
*Drew Brees, New Orleans
Brett Favre, Minnesota
Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay
Snub: Tony Romo, Dallas
The oft-criticized Cowboys QB is having his best season yet. He's thrown just eight INTs.
Running back
*Adrian Peterson, Minnesota
Steven Jackson, St. Louis
DeAngelo Williams, Carolina
Snub: Ryan Grant, Packers
He's tied for second in the NFC in touchdowns (10) and is third in rushing (1,202). Grant is ahead of Williams in both categories.
Fullback
*Leonard Weaver, Philadelphia
Snub: Ovie Mughelli, Atlanta
Mughelli is probably the best blocking fullback in the league.
Wide receiver
*Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona
*DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia
Miles Austin, Dallas
Sidney Rice, Minnesota
Snub: Steve Smith, Giants
He's going to finish with over 100 catches.
Tight end
*Vernon Davis, San Francisco
Jason Witten, Dallas
Snub: Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta
Forget that he's the best player ever at the position. Gonzalez is still producing. He has more catches (80) than Davis and TDs (6) than Witten.
Tackle
*Jason Peters, Philadelphia
*Bryant McKinnie, Minnesota
Jonathan Stinchcomb, New Orleans
Snub: Jordan Gross, Carolina
He was probably more productive in nine games than McKinnie and Peters have been this season.
Guard
*Steve Hutchinson, Minnesota
*Jahri Evans, New Orleans
Leonard Davis, Dallas
Snub: Chris Snee, Giants
He's been one of the most consistent Giants this season.
Center
*Andre Gurode, Dallas
Shaun O'Hara, N.Y. Giants
Snub: Jamaal Jackson, Philadelphia
Donovan McNabb tried to lobby for his center last week. It didn't work, even though Jackson's had perhaps his best year.
Defense
Defensive end
*Jared Allen, Minnesota
*Julius Peppers, Carolina
Trent Cole, Philadelphia
Snub: Andre Carter, Washington
Carter missed out despite leading all defensive lineman with 60 tackles and 11 sacks.
Interior linemen
*Kevin Williams, Minnesota
*Darnell Dockett, Arizona
Jay Ratliff, Dallas
Snub: Pat Williams, Minnesota
The other half of the Williams' brothers is a big reason nobody can run against the Vikings.
Outside linebacker
*DeMarcus Ware, Dallas
*Lance Briggs, Chicago
Brian Orakpo, Washington
Snub: Clay Matthews, Green Bay
The USC product has made a huge impact with the Packers this season, notching 11 sacks and helping transform a troublesome unit into one of the conference's best.
Inside/midde linebacker
*Patrick Willis, San Francisco
Jonathan Vilma, New Orleans
Snub: London Fletcher, Washington
This is getting ridiculous already. What does Fletcher have to do to make the Pro Bowl? Get 200 tackles?
Cornerback
*Charles Woodson, Green Bay
*Asante Samuel, Philadelphia
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Arizona
Snub: Sheldon Brown, Philadelphia
It can be argued that Brown is the best cornerback on the Eagles. In addition to him being one of the best tackling cornerbacks in the NFL, Brown has five INTs.
Free safety
*Darren Sharper, New Orleans
Nick Collins, Green Bay
Snub: Nobody
The two best players made it at this position.
Strong safety
*Adrian Wilson, Arizona
Snub: Nobody
If only one strong safety was going to make it, there really wasn't a competition.
Special teams
Punter
Andy Lee, San Francisco
Snub: Ben Graham, Arizona
Graham averaged 47.0 yards per kick and easily led the NFC with 39 kicks inside the 20.
Placekicker
David Akers, Philadelphia
Snub: Ryan Longwell, Minnesota
The entire Vikings teams made it but not the best kicker in the conference? Longwell has made 92 percent of his kicks, better than Akers, and both his attempts from over 50 yards.
Kick returner
DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia
Snub: Percy Havin, Minnesota
The rookie has made a difference on kickoff returns, taking two all the way for touchdowns.
Special teamer
Heath Farwell, Minnesota
Snub: Sean Morey, Arizona
The Cards' special teams ace puts it all on the line every week, as evidence by his playing through a concussion.