Boswell is having a sensational campaign, making 40 of 43 field goal attempts, including a whopping 12 from 50-plus. The Steelers kicker has also earned AFC Special Team Player of the Week and AFC Special Teams Player of the month twice each.
After a down season in 2023 that was marred by injury, many thought Heyward was on the decline entering the 2024 season. But he has proven that to notion to be dead wrong, as Heyward is having one of the best seasons of his career.
Heyward’s eight sacks are tied for the fifth-most in his career, and he ranks first, third and fifth among interior defensive linemen in Pro Football Focus overall (90.2), pass rush (86.6) and run defense grades (86.6), respectively.
In what has been considered a down year for him, Watt still ranks tied for fourth with 11.5 sacks. He’s also added 61 tackles, four passes defensed, six forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries.
Fitzpatrick can also be viewed as someone in the midst of a down year because he hasn’t been as productive as in years past, especially when it comes to turnovers. But few would argue against the notion that Fitzpatrick is still one of the best safeties in the NFL.
In recent years, the NFL has replaced the traditional Pro Bowl contest with skills competitions and a flag football game, both of which will take place in the week leading up to the Super Bowl.
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games will take place in Orlando, with the Skills Showdown on Thursday, Jan. 30, and the Pro Bowl Games Championship on Sunday, Feb. 2.
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