National Football League all-star game
The2017 Pro Bowl (branded as the2017 Pro Bowl presented byAquafina for sponsorship reasons) was theNational Football League 'sall-star game for the2016 season , which was played atCamping World Stadium inOrlando, Florida , on January 29, 2017. The game was the first in a three-year deal to host the Pro Bowl in Orlando, which also included cross-promotional events (such as a newly established skills competition) held at theWalt Disney World Resort (which is owned by the primary parent company of the game's broadcaster,ESPN ).
After three years of using a draft format, the 2017 Pro Bowl returned to the previous conference-based format, played between all-star teams representing theAmerican Football Conference andNational Football Conference . The AFC all-stars were coached byAndy Reid , and the NFC all-stars were coached byJason Garrett .
Host selection process [ edit ] At least five locations were in contention to host the 2017 Pro Bowl, with four submitting formal bids.[ 2]
Aloha Stadium inHawaii , the site of the Pro Bowl from 1980 to 2009, 2011–2014, and 2016.NRG Stadium inHouston, Texas , the site ofSuper Bowl LI .Camping World Stadium inOrlando, Florida , where Pro Bowl rightsholderESPN hasoperations atWalt Disney World .An unidentified stadium inSydney ,New South Wales ,Australia . Maracanã Stadium inRio de Janeiro ,Brazil . The stadium, which had recently been renovated for the2014 FIFA World Cup and2016 Summer Olympics , was discussed as a potential hosting site for the event, but Brazil ultimately declined to place a bid.[ 3] On June 1, 2016, the NFL announced that it had awarded the next three Pro Bowl games to Orlando.[ 4] [ 5]
Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that the 2017 Pro Bowl would be a "week-long celebration for football and our fans"; a number of family-oriented side events was held at theWalt Disney World Resort and itsESPN Wide World of Sports Complex , including practices, a 5K run, youth events, and player appearances.[ 4]
On December 12, 2016, the NFL announced that it would hold a series of skills competitions during Pro Bowl week at the Wide World of Sports Complex, known as thePro Bowl Skills Showdown .[ 6]
On June 1, 2016, the NFL confirmed that the Pro Bowl would return to its previous, conference-based format for 2017, after three years of using a draft-based format with players selected by designated captains.[ 4] Jerome Bettis ,Tony Gonzalez ,Ray Lewis , andCharles Woodson .
The game format was nearly the same for 2017 as it had been in 2016, with some exceptions:
Forty-four players were assigned to each team, up from 43 in2016 (a regular game-day active roster has 46). The two-minute warning that was given in the first and third quarters (in addition to the second and fourth quarters) in previous years was eliminated, and the ball did not change hands after the first and third quarters. The coin toss determined which team was awarded possession first. There were no kickoffs; the ball was placed on the 25-yard line at the start of each half and after scoring plays. Defenses were now permitted to playcover two and press coverage. Prior to2014 , onlyman coverage was allowed, except for goal line situations. A 38-second/25-second play clock was used instead of the usual 40-second/25-second clock, and up from 35-second/25-second clock in 2016. Replay reviews will be allowed; previously there was replay in the Pro Bowl only when new equipment tests were being conducted. There are no intentional grounding rules. Only defensive ends and tackles may rush on passing plays, but those must be on the same side of the ball. The defense is not permitted to blitz. All blindside blocks and blocks below the waist are illegal. A tight end and running back must be in every formation. No more than two wide receivers on either side of the ball. Deep middle safety must be aligned inside the hash marks. Game information First quarter Second quarter Third quarter AFC – Justin Tucker 38-yard field goal, 7:29.AFC 17–7.Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 7:31. Fourth quarter AFC – Justin Tucker 31-yard field goal, 14:12.AFC 20–7.Drive: 15 plays, 61 yards, 7:22. NFC – Matt Prater 42-yard field goal, 9:29.AFC 20–10.Drive: 9 plays, 51 yards, 4:43. NFC – Matt Prater 46-yard field goal, 4:29.AFC 20–13.Drive: 9 plays, 48 yards, 3:21. Leading Passers AFC – Andy Dalton – 10/12, 100 yards, TD, INT NFC –Kirk Cousins – 14/20, 158 yards, INT Leading rushers Leading receivers
The following players were selected to represent the AFC:
Position Starter(s) Reserve(s) Alternate(s) Quarterback 12 Tom Brady ,New England [d] [ 7] 4 Derek Carr ,Oakland [b] [ 8] 7 Ben Roethlisberger ,Pittsburgh [b] [ 9] 11 Alex Smith Kansas City [a] [ 8] 14 Andy Dalton Cincinnati [a] [ 7] 17 Philip Rivers San Diego [a] [ 9] Running back 26 Le'Veon Bell ,Pittsburgh [b] [ 10] 25 LeSean McCoy ,Buffalo [b] [ 11] 29 DeMarco Murray Tennessee 23 Jay Ajayi Miami [a] [ 11] 28 Melvin Gordon ,San Diego [a] [ 10] Fullback 44 Kyle Juszczyk Baltimore Wide receiver 84 Antonio Brown ,Pittsburgh [b] [ 12] 89 Amari Cooper ,Oakland [b] [ 13] 13 T. Y. Hilton Indianapolis 18 A. J. Green ,Cincinnati [b] [ 11] 10 Emmanuel Sanders Denver [a] [ 13] 14 Jarvis Landry Miami [a] [ 11] 88 Demaryius Thomas Denver [a] [ 12] Tight end 87 Travis Kelce Kansas City 82 Delanie Walker Tennessee Offensive tackle 72 Donald Penn ,Oakland [b] [ 14] 73 Joe Thomas Cleveland 77 Taylor Lewan Tennessee 77 Andrew Whitworth Cincinnati [a] [ 14] Offensive guard 70 Kelechi Osemele Oakland 73 Marshal Yanda ,Baltimore [b] [ 15] 66 David DeCastro Pittsburgh 64 Richie Incognito Buffalo [a] [ 15] Center 61 Rodney Hudson Oakland 53 Maurkice Pouncey ,Pittsburgh [b] [ 16] 53 Jeremy Zuttah Baltimore [a] [ 16]
Position Starter(s) Reserve(s) Alternate(s) Defensive end 52 Khalil Mack ,Oakland [b] [ 17] 91 Cameron Wake Miami 90Jadeveon Clowney ,Houston [b] [ 18] 92 Leonard Williams NY Jets [a] [ 17] 96 Carlos Dunlap Cincinnati [a] [ 18] Defensive tackle 93 Ndamukong Suh ,Miami [b] [ 19] 97 Geno Atkins Cincinnati 99Jurrell Casey Tennessee 95Kyle Williams Buffalo [a] [ 19] Outside linebacker 57 Lorenzo Alexander Buffalo 58 Von Miller Denver 98Brian Orakpo Tennessee Inside linebacker 54 Dont'a Hightower ,New England [d] [ 20] 57 C. J. Mosley ,Baltimore [b] [ 21] 53 Zach Brown Buffalo [a] [ 20] 50 Ryan Shazier Pittsburgh [a] [ 21] Cornerback 21 Aqib Talib Denver 22 Marcus Peters ,Kansas City [b] [ 22] 25 Chris Harris Jr. Denver 26 Casey Hayward San Diego 24 Stephon Gilmore Buffalo [a] [ 23] Free safety 32 Devin McCourty ,New England [d] [ 24] 27 Reggie Nelson Oakland 32 Eric Weddle Baltimore [a] [ 24] Strong safety 29 Eric Berry ,Kansas City [b] [ 25] 26 Darian Stewart Denver [a] [ 25]
The following players were selected to represent the NFC:
Position Starter(s) Reserve(s) Alternate(s) Quarterback 2 Matt Ryan ,Atlanta [d] [ 28] 4 Dak Prescott Dallas 12 Aaron Rodgers ,Green Bay [b] [ 29] 8 Kirk Cousins Washington [a] [ 29] 9 Drew Brees New Orleans [a] [ 28] Running back 21 Ezekiel Elliott Dallas 24 Devonta Freeman ,Atlanta [d] [ 30] 31 David Johnson ,Arizona [b] [ 31] 24 Jordan Howard Chicago [a] [ 31] 43 Darren Sproles Philadelphia [a] [ 30] Fullback 35 Mike Tolbert Carolina Wide receiver 11 Julio Jones ,Atlanta [d] [ 32] 13 Odell Beckham Jr. NY Giants 11 Larry Fitzgerald ,Arizona [b] [ 33] 13 Mike Evans Tampa Bay 88 Dez Bryant Dallas [a] [ 32] 89 Doug Baldwin Seattle [a] [ 33] Tight end 88 Greg Olsen Carolina 86 Jordan Reed ,Washington [b] [ 34] 88 Jimmy Graham Seattle [a] [ 34] Offensive tackle 71 Trent Williams Washington 77 Tyron Smith Dallas 71 Jason Peters ,Philadelphia [b] [ 35] 69 David Bakhtiari Green Bay [a] [ 35] Offensive guard 70 Zack Martin Dallas 75 Brandon Scherff ,Washington [b] [ 36] 70 T. J. Lang ,Green Bay [b] [ 37] 70 Trai Turner Carolina [a] [ 36] 71 Josh Sitton Chicago [a] [ 37] Center 72 Travis Frederick Dallas 51 Alex Mack ,Atlanta [d] [ 30] 62 Jason Kelce Philadelphia [a] [ 30]
Position Starter(s) Reserve(s) Alternate(s) Defensive end 56 Cliff Avril Seattle 97 Everson Griffen Minnesota 72 Michael Bennett Seattle Defensive tackle 93 Gerald McCoy Tampa Bay 99 Aaron Donald ,Los Angeles [b] [ 38] 91 Fletcher Cox Philadelphia 98 Linval Joseph Minnesota [a] [ 38] Outside linebacker 44 Vic Beasley ,Atlanta [d] [ 39] 91 Ryan Kerrigan ,Washington [b] [ 34] 58 Thomas Davis Sr. Carolina 50 K. J. Wright Seattle [a] [ 34] 55 Anthony Barr Minnesota [a] [ 39] Inside linebacker 54 Bobby Wagner Seattle 59 Luke Kuechly ,Carolina [b] [ 40] 50 Sean Lee Dallas [a] [ 40] Cornerback 20 Janoris Jenkins NY Giants 21 Patrick Peterson Arizona 25 Richard Sherman Seattle 29 Xavier Rhodes Minnesota Free safety 22 Harrison Smith Minnesota 21 Ha Ha Clinton-Dix Green Bay Strong safety 21 Landon Collins NY Giants
Notes:
bold player who participated in gamea b c d Super Bowl LI (seePro Bowl "Player Selection" section) e Tyrod Taylor , are not considered Pro BowlersNumber of selections per team [ edit ] The game was televised nationally byESPN and broadcast via radio byWestwood One .
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