NFL Pro Bowl: Detroit Lions players lead NFC teams in number of players named to roster
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 22: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions hands the ball off to Jahmyr Gibbs #26 during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 22, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty
(FOX 2) - The Detroit Lions find themselves in a league of their own with seven players being named to the NFL Pro Bowl, the league announced Thursday.
That includes five on the offense, one on defense, and one on special teams.
The pro bowl happens the week before the Super Bowl in Orlando and will include all players not heading to the Super Bowl, as well as anyone needed to replace those picked for the team but competing in the championship.
Offense:
- Quarterback Jared Goff
- Running Back Jahmyr Gibbs
- Wide Receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown
- Tackle Penei Sewell
- Center Frank Ragnow
Defense:
- Safety Brian Branch
Special Teams:
- Punter Jack Fox
Snubs
There were some snubs from the Pro Bowl that might raise some eyebrows, including the league's leader in interceptions. Kerby Joseph currently has more than any other player after picking off Brock Purdy in the Lions' win over the San Francisco 49ers.
He has two more than the player in second place, Xavier McKinney, who was selected to the pro bowl.
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The winner takes the NFC North and gets a first-round playoff bye and home-field advantage until the Super Bowl. The loser becomes the No. 5 seed and must play on the road in the wild-card round.