The 2020 Pro Bowl was the National Football League's all-star game for the 2019 NFL season. It was played on January 26, 2020, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, and was televised nationally by ESPN, while being simulcast on ABC and Disney XD.
Fan voting began on November 12, 2019, and ended on December 12, 2019. The initial roster was released on December 17, 2019. The Baltimore Ravens tied an NFL record (set by the 2007 Dallas Cowboys) by having 13 players selected to the game. The coaching staff for the AFC was led by John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens, and for the NFC by Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks. The AFC won the game, 38–33.
This was the first occasion since the 1995 season that the New York Giants had no player make the Pro Bowl.
The game was largely overshadowed by the news of NBA legend Kobe Bryant's death in a helicopter crash on the day the game was held, which also killed his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and 7 other victims. The helicopter crash prompted the NFL to conduct a moment of silence during the game for Bryant and the other victims of the crash, with various on-field tributes occurring throughout the game.
Background The NFL's three-year contract with Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, expired after the 2019 game. The league explored alternative sites, including hosting the game in Miami a week after the Super Bowl. In August 2019, the NFL decided to keep the game in Orlando for an additional year.
Rule changes As in previous years, some rules for the Pro Bowl were different from the regular season. Some of the rules used in this game were: After a score, there was no kickoff, as in previous years' Pro Bowls. The scoring team had two options: Give the opposing team the ball at the opposing team's own 25-yard line (equivalent to a touchback), or Run one play from the scoring team's 25-yard line, in lieu of an onside kick. If the scoring team gains at least 15 yards it retains possession and is awarded a first down; otherwise, the other team takes over at the dead ball spot. In essence, it is a 4th-and-15 play from a team's own 25-yard line. The "onside kick" option was exercised by the NFC in the 4th quarter, resulting in QB Kirk Cousins throwing an interception to Earl Thomas. False start penalties on receivers flexed to the line of scrimmage were relaxed. A receiver could flinch or lift one foot off the ground without penalty.
Summary Box score
Statistics Statistics NFC AFC First downs 18 27 Total yards 382 452 Rushes–yards 4–21 20–71 Passing yards 361 381 Passing: Comp–Att–Int 23–42–2 31–45–3 Time of possession 25:24 34:36 Team Category Player StatisticsNFC Passing Kirk Cousins 13/22, 181 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT Rushing Dalvin Cook 3 carries, 17 yards Receiving Kenny Golladay 3 receptions, 109 yardsAFC Passing Lamar Jackson 16/23, 185 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT Rushing Mark Ingram II 5 carries, 31 yards Receiving Mark Andrews 9 receptions, 73 yards, 1 TD
Starting lineups
NFC Position AFC Offense Michael Thomas WR Keenan Allen Jared Cook TE Mark Andrews Terron Armstead LT Laremy Tunsil Andrus Peat LG Quenton Nelson Jason Kelce C Rodney Hudson Trai Turner RG Marshal Yanda Tyron Smith RT Ronnie Stanley Amari Cooper WR Jarvis Landry Drew Brees QB Lamar Jackson Dalvin Cook RB Nick Chubb C. J. Ham FB Patrick Ricard Defense Danielle Hunter DE Calais Campbell Grady Jarrett DT Geno Atkins Fletcher Cox DT Cameron Heyward Cameron Jordan DE Melvin Ingram Chandler Jones OLB Von Miller Jaylon Smith MLB Shaquille Leonard Shaquil Barrett OLB T. J. Watt Harrison Smith SS Jamal Adams Budda Baker FS Minkah Fitzpatrick Kyle Fuller CB Tre'Davious White Darius Slay CB Stephon Gilmore
AFC roster The following players were selected as the AFC Pro Bowl Team:
Offense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Quarterback Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Deshaun Watson, Houston Ryan Tannehill, TennesseeRunning back Nick Chubb, Cleveland Derrick Henry, Tennessee Mark Ingram II, BaltimoreFullback Patrick Ricard, BaltimoreWide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, Houston Keenan Allen, LA Chargers Jarvis Landry, Cleveland Tyreek Hill, Kansas City Courtland Sutton, Denver D. J. Chark, JacksonvilleTight end Travis Kelce, Kansas City Mark Andrews, Baltimore Jack Doyle, IndianapolisOffensive tackle Ronnie Stanley, Baltimore Laremy Tunsil, Houston Trent Brown, Oakland Orlando Brown Jr., BaltimoreGuard Marshal Yanda, Baltimore Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis David DeCastro, Pittsburgh Joel Bitonio, ClevelandCenter Maurkice Pouncey, Pittsburgh Rodney Hudson, Oakland Ryan Kelly, Indianapolis
Defense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Defensive end Joey Bosa, LA Chargers Frank Clark, Kansas City Calais Campbell, Jacksonville Melvin Ingram, LA Chargers Josh Allen, JacksonvilleDefensive tackle Cameron Heyward, Pittsburgh Chris Jones, Kansas City Geno Atkins, Cincinnati Jurrell Casey, TennesseeOutside linebacker Von Miller, Denver T. J. Watt, Pittsburgh Matthew Judon, BaltimoreInside linebacker Darius Leonard, Indianapolis Dont'a Hightower, New England Tremaine Edmunds, BuffaloCornerback Stephon Gilmore, New England Tre'Davious White, Buffalo Marcus Peters, Baltimore Marlon Humphrey, Baltimore Joe Haden, PittsburghFree safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh Earl Thomas, BaltimoreStrong safety Jamal Adams, NY Jets
Special teams PositionStarter(s)Alternate(s)Punter Brett Kern, TennesseePlacekicker Justin Tucker, BaltimoreReturn specialist Mecole Hardman, Kansas City Andre Roberts, BuffaloSpecial teams Matthew Slater, New EnglandLong snapper Morgan Cox, Baltimore
NFC roster The following players were selected as the NFC Pro Bowl Team:
Offense Position(s)Starter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Quarterback Russell Wilson, Seattle Drew Brees, New Orleans Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Kirk Cousins, MinnesotaRunning back Dalvin Cook, Minnesota Christian McCaffrey, Carolina Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Alvin Kamara, New OrleansFullback Kyle Juszczyk, San Francisco C. J. Ham, MinnesotaWide receiver Julio Jones, Atlanta Michael Thomas, New Orleans Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Chris Godwin, Tampa Bay Amari Cooper, Dallas Kenny Golladay, Detroit Davante Adams, Green BayTight end George Kittle, San Francisco Zach Ertz, Philadelphia Jared Cook, New Orleans Austin Hooper, AtlantaOffensive tackle David Bakhtiari, Green Bay Tyron Smith, Dallas Terron Armstead, New Orleans Lane Johnson, PhiladelphiaGuard Zack Martin, Dallas Brandon Brooks, Philadelphia Brandon Scherff, Washington Trai Turner, Carolina Andrus Peat, New Orleans Larry Warford, New OrleansCenter Jason Kelce, Philadelphia Travis Frederick, Dallas
Defense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Defensive end Cameron Jordan, New Orleans Nick Bosa, San Francisco Danielle Hunter, Minnesota Everson Griffen, MinnesotaDefensive tackle Aaron Donald, LA Rams Fletcher Cox, Philadelphia Grady Jarrett, Atlanta Kenny Clark, Green BayOutside linebacker Chandler Jones, Arizona Khalil Mack, Chicago Shaquil Barrett, Tampa Bay Za'Darius Smith, Green BayInside linebacker Bobby Wagner, Seattle Luke Kuechly, Carolina Jaylon Smith, Dallas Eric Kendricks, MinnesotaCornerback Marshon Lattimore, New Orleans Richard Sherman, San Francisco Darius Slay, Detroit Jalen Ramsey, LA Rams Kyle Fuller, Chicago Shaquill Griffin, Seattle Xavier Rhodes, MinnesotaFree safety Budda Baker, Arizona Eddie Jackson, ChicagoStrong safety Harrison Smith, Minnesota
Special teams PositionStarter(s)Alternate(s)Punter Tress Way, WashingtonPlacekicker Wil Lutz, New OrleansReturn specialist Deonte Harris, New OrleansSpecial teams Cordarrelle Patterson, ChicagoLong snapper Rick Lovato, Philadelphia
Notes: Players must have accepted their invitations as alternates to be listed; those who declined are not considered Pro Bowlers.
bold player who participated in game signifies the player has been selected as a captain Replacement player selection due to injury or vacancy Injured/suspended player; selected but did not participate Replacement starter; selected as reserve Selected but did not play because his team advanced to Super Bowl LIV (see Pro Bowl "Player Selection" section) Selected but chose not to participate Selected as starter, but relinquished that role
Number of selections per team + American Football Conference Team SelectionsBaltimore Ravens 13Buffalo Bills 3Cincinnati Bengals 1Cleveland Browns 3Denver Broncos 2Houston Texans 3Indianapolis Colts 4Jacksonville Jaguars 3Kansas City Chiefs 6Oakland Raiders 2Los Angeles Chargers 3Miami Dolphins 0New England Patriots 3New York Jets 1Pittsburgh Steelers 6Tennessee Titans 4+ National Football Conference Team SelectionsArizona Cardinals 2Atlanta Falcons 3Carolina Panthers 3Chicago Bears 4Dallas Cowboys 6Detroit Lions 2Green Bay Packers 5Los Angeles Rams 2Minnesota Vikings 8New Orleans Saints 11New York Giants 0Philadelphia Eagles 6San Francisco 49ers 4Seattle Seahawks 3Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3Washington Redskins 2
Broadcasting The game was televised nationally by ESPN, while being simulcast on ABC and Disney XD, and in Spanish by ESPN Deportes.
Early in the first quarter, an ABC News special report (simulcast on ESPN, with Disney XD continuing on with game coverage) interrupted the game to announce the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash earlier in the day; before the game, NFC players who learned of his death conducted a prayer led by Wilson, while various on-field tributes were made during the game. With coverage of Bryant's death becoming a certain and continuing theme of the game coverage, it was decided to end the Disney XD simulcast with nine minutes remaining in the second quarter and switch that network to an impromptu marathon of Big City Greens.
References
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