[xtypo_dropcap]S[/xtypo_dropcap]even Atlanta Falcons and six New England Patriots were among the players named to the 2011 Pro Bowl roster, the National Football League announced on Tuesday. [To see the complete rosters, scroll down below.]
The 12-3 Falcons and the 13-2 Patriots, leaders in their respective divisions, were rewarded by votes from NFL coaches, players, and fans with the most Pro Bowl selections out of all NFL teams.
The Falcons going to the Pro Bowl include quarterback Matt Ryan, running back Michael Turner, wideout Roddy White, and tight end Tony Gonzalez.
Quarterback and MVP frontrunner Tom Brady will headline the Patriots’ choices to the AFC team, and will be joined by the likes of guard Logan Mankins and defensive lineman Vince Wilfork.
Eagles quarterback Michael Vick will start for the NFC, while Brady will lead the AFC.
Just trailing the Patriots and Falcons in players picked were the Cowboys, Packers, and Ravens, who each had five players selected to the Pro Bowl.
The Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cincinnati Bengals, and Buffalo Bills are teams that will not be represented at the 2011 Pro Bowl.
The Pro Bowl will be played Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. EST in Honolulu.
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Pro Bowl Rosters 2011 Pro Bowl Hawaii Jan 30 *denotes starter | |
| National Football Conference | American Football Conference |
| OFFENSE | |
| Quarterback | |
| *Michael Vick, Philadelphia | *Tom Brady, New England |
| Matt Ryan, Atlanta | Philip Rivers, San Diego |
| Drew Brees, New Orleans | Peyton Manning, Indianapolis |
| Running back | |
| *Michael Turner, Atlanta | *Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville |
| Adrian Peterson, Minnesota | Arian Foster, Houston |
| Steven Jackson, St. Louis | Jamaal Charles, Kansas City |
| Fullback | |
| *Ovie Mughelli, Atlanta | *Vonta Leach, Houston |
| Wide receiver | |
| *Roddy White, Atlanta | *Andre Johnson, Houston |
| *Calvin Johnson, Detroit | *Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis |
| DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia | Brandon Lloyd, Denver |
| Greg Jennings, Green Bay | Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City |
| Tight end | |
| *Jason Witten, Dallas | *Antonio Gates, San Diego |
| Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta | Marcedes Lewis, Jacksonville |
| Tackle | |
| *Jason Peters, Philadelphia | *Jake Long, Miami |
| *Jordan Gross, Carolina | *Joe Thomas, Cleveland |
| Chad Clifton, Green Bay | D'Brickashaw Ferguson, N.Y. Jets |
| Guard | |
| *Jahri Evans, New Orleans | *Kris Dielman, San Diego |
| *Chris Snee, N.Y. Giants | *Logan Mankins, New England |
| Carl Nicks, New Orleans | Brian Waters, Kansas City |
| Center | |
| *Andre Gurode, Dallas | *Nick Mangold, N.Y. Jets |
| Shaun O'Hara, N.Y. Giants | Maurkice Pouncey, Pittsburgh |
| DEFENSE | |
| Defensive end | |
| *Julius Peppers, Chicago | *Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis |
| *John Abraham, Atlanta | *Robert Mathis, Indianapolis |
| Justin Tuck, N.Y. Giants | Jason Babin, Tennessee |
| Interior linemen | |
| *Ndamukong Suh, Detroit | *Haloti Ngata, Baltimore |
| *Jay Ratliff, Dallas | *Vince Wilfork, New England |
| Justin Smith, San Francisco | Richard Seymour, Oakland |
| Outside linebacker | |
| *Clay Matthews, Green Bay | *James Harrison, Pittsburgh |
| *DeMarcus Ware, Dallas | *Cameron Wake, Miami |
| Lance Briggs, Chicago | Terrell Suggs, Baltimore |
| Inside/middle linebacker | |
| *Patrick Willis, San Francisco | *Ray Lewis, Baltimore |
| Brian Urlacher, Chicago | Jerod Mayo, New England |
| Cornerback | |
| *Asante Samuel, Philadelphia | *Nnamdi Asomugha, Oakland |
| *Charles Woodson, Green Bay | *Darrelle Revis, N.Y. Jets |
| DeAngelo Hall, Washington | Devin McCourty, New England |
| Free safety | |
| *Nick Collins, Green Bay | *Ed Reed, Baltimore |
| Antrel Rolle, N.Y. Giants | Brandon Meriweather, New England |
| Strong safety | |
| *Adrian Wilson, Arizona | *Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh |
| SPECIAL TEAMS | |
| Punter | |
| Mat McBriar, Dallas | Shane Lechler, Oakland |
| Placekicker | |
| David Akers, Philadelphia | Billy Cundiff, Baltimore |
| Kick returner | |
| Devin Hester, Chicago | Marc Mariani, Tennessee |
| Special teamer | |
| Eric Weems, Atlanta | Montell Owens, Jacksonville |
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