While quarterback Josh Allen and running back Derrick Henry had outstanding seasons, they did not garner enough All-Pro votes to break into the Associated Press’ first team.
They did, however, come in second place in voting, making them the two headliners for the 2024 AP second-team All-Pro selections.
Defensively, edge rusher T.J. Watt did not beat out Myles Garrett or Trey Hendrickson. But he does represent the third of the four AFC North teams among the All-Pros. Denver’s Nik Bonitto and Minnesota’s Andrew Van Ginkel received the same number of votes, giving them a tie for the final spot among the second-team All-Pros.
Second-Team Offense
Quarterback — Josh Allen, Bills.
Running Back — Derrick Henry, Ravens.
Fullback — Kyle Juszczyk, Ravens.
Tight End — George Kittle, 49ers.
Wide Receivers — Terry McLaurin, Commanders; CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys; A.J. Brown, Eagles.
Left Tackle — Jordan Mailata, Eagles.
Left Guard — Quenton Nelson, Colts.
Center — Frank Ragnow, Lions.
Right Guard — Chris Lindstrom, Falcons.
Right Tackle — Lane Johnson, Eagles.
Second-Team Defense
Edge Rushers — T.J. Watt, Steelers; *Nik Bonitto, Broncos; *Andrew Van Ginkel, Vikings.
Interior Linemen — Zach Allen, Broncos; Jalen Carter, Eagles.
Linebackers — Frankie Luvu, Commanders; Bobby Wagner, Commanders; Zaire Franklin, Colts.
Cornerbacks — Trent McDuffie, Chiefs; Christian Gonzalez, Patriots.
Slot Cornerback — Derwin James, Chargers.
Safeties — Kyle Hamilton, Ravens; Budda Baker, Cardinals.
Second-Team Special Teams
Kicker — Brandon Aubrey, Cowboys.
Punter — Logan Cooke, Jaguars.
Kick Returner — Austin Ekeler, Commanders.
Punt Returner — Kalif Raymond, Lions.
Special Teamer — J.T. Gray, Saints.
Long Snapper — Ross Matiscik, Jaguars.
The Associated Press announced the All-Pro teams for the 2024 NFL season on Friday and it is headlined by quarterback Lamar Jackson.
Jackson got 30 of the 50 first-place votes while Bills quarterback Josh Allen received 18 of them — Joe Burrow got the other two — in what could be a precursor to MVP balloting. It’s the second-straight year that Jackson has been the choice and the third time in his career.
While there was a difference of opinion at the top of the quarterback ballot, there was more agreement at wide receiver. Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson were unanimous first-place choices and Lions star Amon-Ra St. Brown took the third spot with 40 first-place votes.
Three of St. Brown’s teammates join him on the first team and Chase is one of 14 first-time selections to the team. Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is the
The full list of first-team All-Pros is below:
Offense
Quarterback — Lamar Jackson, Ravens.
Running Back — Saquon Barkley, Eagles.
Fullback — Patrick Ricard, Ravens.
Tight End — Brock Bowers, Raiders.
Wide Receivers — Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals; Justin Jefferson, Vikings; Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions.
Left Tackle — Tristan Wirfs, Buccaneers.
Left Guard — Joe Thuney, Chiefs.
Center — Creed Humphrey, Chiefs.
Right Guard — Quinn Meinerz, Broncos.
Right Tackle — Penei Sewell, Lions.
Defense
Edge Rushers — Myles Garrett, Browns; Trey Hendrickson, Bengals.
Interior Linemen — Cameron Heyward, Steelers; Chris Jones, Chiefs.
Linebackers — Zack Baun, Eagles; Fred Warner, 49ers; Roquan Smith, Ravens.
Cornerbacks — Patrick Surtain II, Broncos; Derek Stingley Jr., Texans.
Slot cornerback — Marlon Humphrey, Ravens.
Safeties — Kerby Joseph, Lions; Xavier McKinney, Packers.
Special Teams
Kicker — Chris Boswell, Steelers.
Punter — Jack Fox, Lions.
Kick Returner — KaVontae Turpin, Cowboys.
Punt Returner — Marvin Mims Jr., Broncos.
Special Teamer — Brenden Schooler, Patriots.
Long Snapper — Andrew DePaola, Vikings.
Denver’s Bo Nix and Washington’s Jayden Daniels will try to do something on Sunday that hasn’t been done in the NFL in 12 years: Win a playoff game on the road as a rookie quarterback.
If Nix wins at Buffalo or Daniels wins at Tampa Bay, they’ll be the first rookie quarterbacks to win a road playoff game since Russell Wilson and his Seattle teammates went to Washington and won 12 years ago — against another rookie quarterback, Robert Griffin III.
Since that win by Wilson and the Seahawks, rookie quarterbacks have been hapless on the road.
Last year, Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud looked great in his first playoff start at home, but then went on the road in the divisional round and saw his team blown out in Baltimore, 34-10. The year before, two rookie quarterbacks started road playoff games, and both had ugly experiences: Brock Purdy suffered an injury as his 49ers lost 31-7 to the Eagles, and Skylar Thompson went 18-for-45 filling in for an injured Tua Tagovailoa as the Dolphins lost in Buffalo.
The year before that, Patriots rookie quarterback Mac Jones was the victim of a 47-17 beatdown in Buffalo. And in 2017, injuries forced the Raiders to turn to rookie Connor Cook, who went the same 18-for-45 as Thompson while his team got blown out by the Texans.
Overall, rookie quarterbacks have started playoff games on the road 22 times in NFL history. Their teams are 5-17. Those don’t look like great odds for the Broncos or Commanders.
For the first time in three weeks, quarterback Josh Allen isn’t on the Bills’ practice report. Week 16 was the last time Allen has been as healthy as he is now.
Allen practiced all six practices over the past two weeks as a full participant, but he was listed with right elbow and right shoulder injuries.
Only one player didn’t practice Thursday as cornerback Ja’Marcus Ingram remained out a second consecutive day for personal reasons.
Kick returner Brandon Codrington (hamstring) returned to practice on a limited basis. The rest of the report remained the same as Wednesday, with 14 players listed as full participants.
Wide receiver Amari Cooper (back), linebacker Terrel Bernard (quad), defensive tackle DeWayne Carter (wrist/calf), cornerback Rasul Douglas (knee), safety Damar Hamlin (rib), running back Ty Johnson (knee), tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee), defensive back Cam Lewis (shoulder), linebacker Matt Milano (biceps), defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (back), safety Taylor Rapp (neck), wide receiver Curtis Samuel (rib), defensive end Dawuane Smoot (wrist) and linebacker Dorian Williams (elbow) all had full participation again.
The regular season, if you haven’t heard, has ended. The postseason starts now.
The all-important (not important at all, except to us) Florio vs. Simms picks competition continues.
After going 11-5 last weekend to his 13-3, I hold a one-game straight up lead. I’m 189-83. He’s 188-84.
Against the spread, I’m now 149-117-6 and he’s 137-129-6.
We disagree on none of the Wild Card straight-up winners. Against the spread, we differ on three of the outcomes.
The full slate of our Wild Card picks appears below.
Chargers (-3) at Texans
Last year, the Texans as home underdogs thumped the Browns. The Chargers are not the Browns. And the 2024 Texans are not the 2023 Texans.
Florio: Chargers, 23-16.
Simms: Chargers, 24-17.
Steelers at Ravens (-9.5)
Pittsburgh has lost four in a row. While the Lamar Jackson postseason narrative and the point spread will put extra pressure on the home team, the Steelers seem to be out of gas. (Still, I’ve gone with the cover because I can’t rule out the Steelers finding a way to stun the No. 3 seed.)
Florio: Ravens, 27-23.
Simms: Ravens, 35-20.
Broncos at Bills (-8.5)
If the Broncos commit to the run — and if they can successfully move the chains and shorten the game — they can keep it close. They just might do more than that.
Florio: Bills, 30-23.
Simms: Bills, 38-21.
Packers at Eagles (-4.5)
Jalen Hurts is on track to play. And Jordan Love’s elbow injury might be worse than Love or the Packers will admit to themselves.
Florio: Eagles, 28-23.
Simms: Eagles, 30-17.
Commanders at Buccaneers (-3)
The Commanders have come a long way since losing to the Bucs in Week 1, 37-20. And they might be able to parlay their house-money, nothing-to-lose vibe into an upset. Especially if Jayden Daniels can take his game to the next level in the playoffs, like another former LSU quarterback tends to do.
Florio: Buccaneers, 24-23.
Simms: Buccaneers, 38-34.
Vikings (-1.5) at Rams
How will the Vikings respond to their 31-9 loss to the Lions? If Kevin O’Connell can get Sam Darnold to settle down, the Vikings could get another shot at the Lions, as soon as next weekend.
Florio: Vikings, 30-24.
Simms: Vikings, 27-24.
