2011 Pro Bowl

{{Short description|National Football League all-star game}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2024}}

{{Infobox Pro Bowl

|type=pb

|name=2011

|image=2011 Pro Bowl logo.jpg

|visitor=AFC

|home=NFC

|visitor_qtr1=0

|home_qtr1=14

|visitor_qtr2=7

|home_qtr2=28

|visitor_qtr3=21

|home_qtr3=3

|visitor_qtr4=13

|home_qtr4=10

|date=January 30, 2011

|stadium=Aloha Stadium

|city=Honolulu, Hawaii

|visitor_coach=Bill Belichick

|visitor_coach_team=New England Patriots

|home_coach=Mike Smith

|home_coach_team=Atlanta Falcons

|MVP=DeAngelo Hall

|MVPteam=Washington Redskins

|anthem=Kris Allen

|coin_toss=

|halftime=

|referee=Tony Corrente

|attendance=49,338

|network=Fox

|announcers=Thom Brennaman, Brian Billick, Terry Bradshaw, Tony Siragusa, and Jay Glazer

}}

The 2011 Pro Bowl was the National Football League's all-star game for the 2010 season. It took place at 7:00 p.m. EST (2:00 p.m. local time) on Sunday, January 30, 2011, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. The NFC won 55–41, despite leading 42–0.

Return to Hawaii

In 2010, the NFL's contract with Hawaii's Aloha Stadium expired, and commissioner (Roger Goodell) reviewed several options of locations for the Pro Bowl. Eventually, it was decided that the 2010 Pro Bowl would be played at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida where Super Bowl XLIV would be held. Goodell also decided the Pro Bowl would be played before Super Bowl XLIV after "looking at alternatives to strengthen the Pro Bowl."{{cite web | url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80dbeb16&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true | title=2010 Pro Bowl moving to Miami, will be played before Super Bowl | date=December 30, 2008 | access-date=August 12, 2009 | work=NFL.com}}

Soon after Goodell made the decision to play the 2010 Pro Bowl in Miami, it was immediately criticized by coaches and players such as Eli Manning,{{cite web | url=http://www.nfl.com/probowl/story?id=09000d5d80e91170&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true | title=Players prefer the league's all-star game to stay in Hawaii | date=February 2009 | access-date=August 14, 2009 | work=NFL.com | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090307162259/http://www.nfl.com/probowl/story?id=09000d5d80e91170&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true | archive-date=March 7, 2009 | url-status=dead | df=dmy-all }} who said, "if the tradition continues, eventually the game will be held in cities that are not desirable vacation destinations."

As a result of backlash from players and critics about the decision to move the 2010 Pro Bowl to Miami, and the state of Hawaii offering a US$4,000,000 subsidy to the league, the NFL moved the game back to Hawaii for 2011,{{cite web |title=Hawaii board relents, takes Pro Bowl offer for 2011, '12 |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2009-03-06-hawaii-pro-bowl_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip |date=March 6, 2009 |publisher=USA Today |access-date=August 12, 2009}} but the game remained before the Super Bowl for the second straight season. Therefore, players on the teams participating in Super Bowl XLV, the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, did not play in the Pro Bowl the Sunday prior.

Scoring summary

class="wikitable"

! Scoring Play

! Score

colspan="4" align="center"| 1st Quarter
NFC – Ovie Mughelli 1 yd. run (David Akers kick)

| NFC 7–0

NFC – Adrian Peterson 14 yd. run (David Akers kick)

| NFC 14–0

colspan="4" align="center"| 2nd Quarter
NFC – Tony Gonzalez 4 yd. pass from Matt Ryan (David Akers kick)

| NFC 21–0

NFC – DeAngelo Hall 34 yd. fumble return (David Akers kick)

| NFC 28–0

NFC – Larry Fitzgerald 25 yd. pass from Matt Ryan (David Akers kick)

| NFC 35–0

NFC – Steven Jackson 21 yd. run (David Akers kick)

| NFC 42–0

AFC – Jamaal Charles 8 yd. run (Billy Cundiff kick)

| NFC 42–7

colspan="4" align="center"| 3rd Quarter
AFC – Reggie Wayne 16 yd. pass from Philip Rivers (Billy Cundiff kick)

| NFC 42–14

AFC – Montell Owens 8 yd. fumble return

| NFC 42–21

NFC – David Akers 41 yd. Field Goal

| NFC 45–21

AFC – Marcedes Lewis 28 yd. pass from Philip Rivers (Billy Cundiff kick)

| NFC 45–28

colspan="4" align="center"| 4th Quarter
NFC – David Akers 38 yd. Field Goal

| NFC 48–28

NFC – Jon Beason 49 yd. interception return (David Akers kick)

| NFC 55–28

AFC – Montell Owens 7 yd. pass from Matt Cassel (Billy Cundiff kick)

| NFC 55–35

AFC – Alex Mack 67 yd. pass play from Matt Cassel [21 yd. pass to Dwayne Bowe, lateral to Montell Owens (69 yds), lateral to Alex Mack (40yds)] (2-point conversion pass failed)

| NFC 55–41

[http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011013000/2010/PRO21/afc-pro-bowl@nfc-pro-bowl/recap NFl.com game centre]

AFC roster

=Offense=

class="wikitable" width=75%

!width=10%|Position

!width=30%|Starter(s)

!width=30%|Reserve(s)

!width=30%|Alternate(s)

align=center|Quarterback

|{{Small|12}} Tom Brady, New England{{Ref label|injury|b|b}}

|{{Small|17}} Philip Rivers, San Diego{{Ref label|starter|c|c}}
{{Small|18}} Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts

|{{Small|  7}} Matt Cassel, Kansas City{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}

align=center|Running back

|{{Small|32}} Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville{{Ref label|injury|b|b}}

|{{Small|23}} Arian Foster, Houston{{Ref label|starter|c|c}}
{{Small|25}} Jamaal Charles, Kansas City

|{{Small|28}} Chris Johnson, Tennessee{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}

align=center|Fullback

|{{Small|44}} Vonta Leach, Houston

|

|

align=center|Wide receiver

|{{Small|80}} Andre Johnson, Houston{{Ref label|injury|b|b}}
{{Small|87}} Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis

|{{Small|84}} Brandon Lloyd, Denver{{Ref label|starter|c|c}}
{{Small|82}} Dwayne Bowe, Kansas City

|{{Small|83}} Wes Welker, New England{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}

align=center|Tight end

|{{Small|85}} Antonio Gates, San Diego{{Ref label|injury|b|b}}

|{{Small|89}} Marcedes Lewis, Jacksonville{{Ref label|starter|c|c}}

|{{Small|80}} Zach Miller, Oakland{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}

align=center|Offensive tackle

|{{Small|77}} Jake Long, Miami{{Ref label|injury|b|b}}
{{Small|73}} Joe Thomas, Cleveland

|{{Small|60}} D'Brickashaw Ferguson, N.Y. Jets{{Ref label|starter|c|c}}

|{{Small|72}} Matt Light, New England{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}

align=center|Offensive guard

|{{Small|68}} Kris Dielman, San Diego
{{Small|70}} Logan Mankins, New England

|{{Small|54}} Brian Waters, Kansas City

|

align=center|Center

|{{Small|74}} Nick Mangold, N.Y. Jets{{Ref label|injury|b|b}}

|{{Small|53}} Maurkice Pouncey, Pittsburgh{{Ref label|Super Bowl|e|e}}

|{{Small|63}} Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}{{Ref label|starter|c|c}}
{{Small|55}} Alex Mack, Cleveland{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}

=Defense=

class="wikitable" width=75%

!width=10%|Position

!width=30%|Starter(s)

!width=30%|Reserve(s)

!width=30%|Alternate(s)

align=center|Defensive end

|{{Small|93}} Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis{{Ref label|injury|b|b}}
{{Small|98}} Robert Mathis, Indianapolis

|{{Small|93}} Jason Babin, Tennessee{{Ref label|starter|c|c}}

|{{Small|99}} Brett Keisel, Pittsburgh{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}{{Ref label|Super Bowl|e|e}}
{{Small|94}} Randy Starks, Miami{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}

align=center|Defensive tackle

|{{Small|92}} Haloti Ngata, Baltimore
{{Small|75}} Vince Wilfork, New England

|{{Small|92}} Richard Seymour, Oakland{{Ref label|injury|b|b}}

|{{Small|95}} Kyle Williams, Buffalo{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}

align=center|Outside linebacker

|{{Small|92}} James Harrison, Pittsburgh{{Ref label|Super Bowl|e|e}}
{{Small|91}} Cameron Wake, Miami

|{{Small|55}} Terrell Suggs, Baltimore{{Ref label|starter|c|c}}

|{{Small|91}} Tamba Hali, Kansas City{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}{{Ref label|injury|b|b}}
{{Small|95}} Shaun Phillips, San Diego{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}

align=center|Inside linebacker

|{{Small|52}} Ray Lewis, Baltimore

|{{Small|51}} Jerod Mayo, New England

|

align=center|Cornerback

|{{Small|21}} Nnamdi Asomugha, Oakland{{Ref label|injury|b|b}}
{{Small|24}} Darrelle Revis, N.Y. Jets

|{{Small|32}} Devin McCourty, New England{{Ref label|starter|c|c}}

|{{Small|24}} Champ Bailey, Denver{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}

align=center|Free safety

|{{Small|20}} Ed Reed, Baltimore{{Ref label|injury|b|b}}

|{{Small|31}} Brandon Meriweather, New England{{Ref label|starter|c|c}}

|

align=center|Strong safety

|{{Small|43}} Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh{{Ref label|Super Bowl|e|e}}

|

|{{Small|33}} Michael Griffin, Tennessee{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}{{Ref label|starter|c|c}}{{ref label|position|f|f}}
{{Small|29}} Eric Berry, Kansas City{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}

=Special teams=

class="wikitable" width=75%

!width=10%|Position

!width=30%|Starter(s)

!width=30%|Reserve(s)

!width=30%|Alternate(s)

align=center|Punter

|{{Small|  9}} Shane Lechler, Oakland

|

|

align=center|Placekicker

|{{Small|  7}} Billy Cundiff, Baltimore

|

|

align=center|Kick returner

|{{Small|83}} Marc Mariani, Tennessee

|

|

align=center|Special teamer

|{{Small|24}} Montell Owens, Jacksonville

|

|

align=center|Long snapper

|{{Small|92}} John Denney, Miami{{Ref label|need|d|d}}

|

|

NFC roster

=Offense=

class="wikitable" width=75%

!width=10%|Position

!width=30%|Starter(s)

!width=30%|Reserve(s)

!width=30%|Alternate(s)

align=center|Quarterback

|{{Small|  7}} Michael Vick, Philadelphia

|{{Small|  2}} Matt Ryan, Atlanta
{{Small|  9}} Drew Brees, New Orleans

|

align=center|Running back

|{{Small|33}} Michael Turner, Atlanta

|{{Small|28}} Adrian Peterson, Minnesota
{{Small|39}} Steven Jackson, St. Louis

|

align=center|Fullback

|{{Small|34}} Ovie Mughelli, Atlanta

|

|

align=center|Wide receiver

|{{Small|84}} Roddy White, Atlanta
{{Small|81}} Calvin Johnson, Detroit

|{{Small|10}} DeSean Jackson, Philadelphia{{Ref label|injury|b|b}}
{{Small|85}} Greg Jennings, Green Bay{{Ref label|Super Bowl|e|e}}

|{{Small|80}} Donald Driver, Green Bay{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}{{Ref label|Super Bowl|e|e}}
{{Small|11}} Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona{{ref label|replacement|a|a}}
{{Small|19}} Miles Austin, Dallas{{ref label|replacement|a|a}}

align=center|Tight end

|{{Small|82}} Jason Witten, Dallas

|{{Small|88}} Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta

|

align=center|Offensive tackle

|{{Small|71}} Jason Peters, Philadelphia{{ref label|injury|b|b}}
{{Small|69}} Jordan Gross, Carolina

|{{Small|76}} Chad Clifton, Green Bay{{Ref label|Super Bowl|e|e}}

|{{Small|77}} Tyson Clabo, Atlanta{{ref label|replacement|a|a}}{{Ref label|starter|c|c}}
{{Small|70}} Donald Penn, Tampa Bay{{ref label|replacement|a|a}}

align=center|Offensive guard

|{{Small|73}} Jahri Evans, New Orleans
{{Small|76}} Chris Snee, N.Y. Giants

|{{Small|77}} Carl Nicks, New Orleans

|

align=center|Center

|{{Small|65}} Andre Gurode, Dallas

|{{Small|60}} Shaun O'Hara, N.Y. Giants{{ref label|injury|b|b}}

|{{Small|67}} Ryan Kalil, Carolina{{ref label|replacement|a|a

}

|-

|}

=Defense=

class="wikitable" width=75%

!width=10%|Position

!width=30%|Starter(s)

!width=30%|Reserve(s)

!width=30%|Alternate(s)

align=center|Defensive end

|{{Small|90}} Julius Peppers, Chicago
{{Small|55}} John Abraham, Atlanta

|{{Small|91}} Justin Tuck, N.Y. Giants

|

align=center|Defensive tackle

|{{Small|90}} Ndamukong Suh, Detroit{{Ref label|injury|b|b}}
{{Small|90}} Jay Ratliff, Dallas

|{{Small|94}} Justin Smith, San Francisco{{Ref label|starter|c|c}}

|{{Small|93}} Kevin Williams, Minnesota{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}{{Ref label|injury|b|b}}
{{Small|90}} Darnell Dockett, Arizona{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}

align=center|Outside linebacker

|{{Small|52}} Clay Matthews, Green Bay{{Ref label|Super Bowl|e|e}}
{{Small|94}} DeMarcus Ware, Dallas

|{{Small|55}} Lance Briggs, Chicago{{Ref label|injury|b|b}}

|{{Small|98}} Brian Orakpo, Washington{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}{{Ref label|starter|c|c}}
{{Small|52}} Jon Beason, Carolina{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}

align=center|Inside linebacker

|{{Small|52}} Patrick Willis, San Francisco{{Ref label|injury|b|b}}

|{{Small|54}} Brian Urlacher, Chicago{{Ref label|injury|b|b}}

|{{Small|51}} Jonathan Vilma, New Orleans{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}{{Ref label|starter|c|c}}{{Ref label|vilma|g|g}}
{{Small|59}} London Fletcher, Washington{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}
{{Small|56}} E. J. Henderson, Minnesota{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}{{Ref label|vilma|g|g}}

align=center|Cornerback

|{{Small|22}} Asante Samuel, Philadelphia{{Ref label|injury|b|b}}
{{Small|21}} Charles Woodson, Green Bay{{Ref label|Super Bowl|e|e}}

|{{Small|23}} DeAngelo Hall, Washington{{Ref label|starter|c|c}}

|{{Small|38}} Tramon Williams, Green Bay{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}{{Ref label|Super Bowl|e|e}}
{{Small|26}} Antoine Winfield, Minnesota{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}
{{Small|20}} Brent Grimes, Atlanta{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}{{Ref label|starter|c|c}}

align=center|Free safety

|{{Small|36}} Nick Collins, Green Bay{{Ref label|Super Bowl|e|e}}

|{{Small|26}} Antrel Rolle, N.Y. Giants{{Ref label|starter|c|c}}

|{{Small|41}} Roman Harper, New Orleans{{Ref label|replacement|a|a}}

align=center|Strong safety

|{{Small|24}} Adrian Wilson, Arizona

|

|

=Special teams=

class="wikitable" width=75%

!width=10%|Position

!width=30%|Starter(s)

!width=30%|Reserve(s)

!width=30%|Alternate(s)

align=center|Punter

|{{Small|  1}} Mat McBriar, Dallas

|

|

align=center|Placekicker

|{{Small|  2}} David Akers, Philadelphia

|

|

align=center|Kick returner

|{{Small|23}} Devin Hester, Chicago

|

|

align=center|Special teamer

|{{Small|14}} Eric Weems, Atlanta

|

|

align=center|Long snapper

|{{Small|51}} Zak DeOssie, N.Y. Giants{{Ref label|need|d|d}}

|

|

Notes:

:bold denotes player who participated in game

:{{note label|replacement|a|a}}Replacement selection due to injury or vacancy

:{{note label|injury|b|b}}Injured player; selected but did not play

:{{note label|starter|c|c}}Replacement starter; selected as reserve

:{{note label|need|d|d}}"Need player"; named by coach

:{{note label|Super Bowl|e|e}}Selected but did not play because his team advanced to Super Bowl XLV

:{{note label|position|f|f}}Griffin was selected as free safety

:{{note label|vilma|g|g}}Vilma originally backed out of the game and was replaced by Henderson who played instead of him, but Vilma later decided to play and Henderson was inactive{{cite web|url=http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/114950599.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUgOy9cP3DieyckcUsI?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUgOy9cP3DieyckcUsI |title=Here's why Henderson didn't play in the Pro Bowl |work=Star Tribune |first=Judd |last=Zulgad |date=January 31, 2011 |access-date=January 31, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110131214324/http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/114950599.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O%3ADW3ckUiD3aPc%3A_Yyc%3AaUgOy9cP3DieyckcUsI%3Felr%3DKArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O%3ADW3ckUiD3aPc%3A_Yyc%3AaUgOy9cP3DieyckcUsI |archive-date=January 31, 2011 |url-status=live }}

Number of selections per team

class="wikitable sortable"

! AFC team !! Selections !! NFC team !! Selections

New England Patriots8Atlanta Falcons9
Kansas City Chiefs6Green Bay Packers8
Baltimore Ravens5Dallas Cowboys6
Indianapolis Colts5New Orleans Saints5
Miami Dolphins4New York Giants5
Oakland Raiders4Philadelphia Eagles5
Pittsburgh Steelers5Chicago Bears4
San Diego Chargers4Minnesota Vikings4
Tennessee Titans4Arizona Cardinals3
Houston Texans3Carolina Panthers3
Jacksonville Jaguars3Washington Redskins3
New York Jets3Detroit Lions2
Cleveland Browns2San Francisco 49ers2
Denver Broncos2St. Louis Rams1
Buffalo Bills1Tampa Bay Buccaneers1
Cincinnati Bengals0Seattle Seahawks0

References

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