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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Script error: No such module "Infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". The 2008 Pro Bowl was the National Football League's all-star game for the 2007 season. It was played at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii on February 10, 2008. The game was televised in the United States by Fox and began shortly after 11:40am local time (4:40pm EST) following Pole Qualifying for 2008 Daytona 500. The NFC won, 42–30, despite a 17-point first half AFC lead. NFC running back Adrian Peterson rushed 16 times for 129 yards and was named the game's MVP, winning a Cadillac CTS in recognition of his efforts.
The starting rosters for the game were released on December 18, 2007, with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady starting for the AFC and the Green Bay Packers' Brett Favre for the NFC. However, Brett Favre withdrew due to an ankle injury. Notable Pro Bowl selections included the late Sean Taylor. The Dallas Cowboys had a record thirteen players named to the Pro Bowl roster, while five teams, including all four members of the NFC South, had no players initially named (Jeff Garcia of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was later chosen as a replacement quarterback for Brett Favre.) This was the first occasion since their 1–15 1980 season that the New Orleans Saints had no player make the Pro Bowl.[1] The AFC was coached by Norv Turner of the San Diego Chargers staff, while Mike McCarthy and the staff of the Green Bay Packers coached the NFC. Three Washington Redskins players (Chris Cooley, Chris Samuels and Ethan Albright) wore #21 in memory of Taylor, their deceased teammate.[2] The game featured 41 players appearing in their first Pro Bowl (out of 86 total players), the most in eight years.[3] In addition, the NFC played their first defensive play with only ten players on the field, lacking a free safety, in Taylor's honor.
On February 4, 2008, Brady, Patriots receiver Randy Moss, Chargers tight end Antonio Gates, and Chargers defensive lineman Jamal Williams decided to pull out of the 2008 Pro Bowl. Brady was replaced by Cleveland Browns quarterback Derek Anderson, Moss was replaced by Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Johnson, Gates was replaced by Browns tight end Kellen Winslow, and Williams was replaced by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Casey Hampton.[4]
The game was the most watched Pro Bowl since 2000, pulling in a Nielsen rating of 6.3 and a 12 share.[5] It also marked the first ever Pro Bowl to be televised by Fox. The 2008 Pro Bowl also marked the fewest players represented by a Super Bowl winning team, with Osi Umenyiora being the lone representative of the New York Giants, winners of Super Bowl XLII.
Scoring summary
- 1st Quarter
- AFC – Lorenzo Neal 1-yard run (Rob Bironas kick), 10:59. AFC 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 4:01.
- NFC – Larry Fitzgerald 6-yard pass from Tony Romo (Nick Folk kick), 7:08. Tied 7–7. Drive: 9 plays, 54 yards, 3:51.
- AFC – T.J. Houshmandzadeh 16-yard pass from Peyton Manning (Rob Bironas kick), 2:42. AFC 14–7. Drive: 9 plays, 58 yards, 4:26.
- AFC – Rob Bironas 33-yard FG, 0:48. AFC 17–7. Drive: 5 plays, 14 yards, 1:41.
- 2nd Quarter
- AFC – T.J. Houshmandzadeh 1-yard pass from Ben Roethlisberger (Rob Bironas kick), 12:08. AFC 24–7. Drive: 4 plays, 29 yards, 1:48.
- NFC – Terrell Owens 6-yard pass from Tony Romo (Nick Folk kick), 7:58. AFC 24–14. Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 4:10.
- AFC – Rob Bironas 48-yard FG, 3:30. AFC 27–14. Drive: 9 plays, 51 yards, 4:28.
- NFC – Chris Cooley 17-yard pass from Matt Hasselbeck (Nick Folk kick), 0:28. AFC 27–21. Drive: 6 plays, 77 yards, 3:02.
- 3rd Quarter
- NFC – Adrian Peterson 17-yard run (Nick Folk kick), 9:49. NFC 28–27. Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 5:11.
- AFC – Rob Bironas 28-yard FG, 6:58. AFC 30–28. Drive: 6 plays, 56 yards, 2:51.
- 4th Quarter
- NFC – Terrell Owens 6-yard pass from Jeff Garcia (Nick Folk kick), 12:29. NFC 35–30. Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 5:46.
- NFC – Adrian Peterson 6-yard run (Nick Folk kick), 2:43. NFC 42–30. Drive: 9 plays, 73 yards, 5:21.
AFC roster
Offense
| Position | Starter(s) | Reserve(s) | Alternate(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tom Brady, New England<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[b] | 18Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Peyton Manning, Indianapolis<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[c] 7Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh |
3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Derek Anderson, Cleveland<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[a] |
| Running back | 21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[b] | 29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joseph Addai, Indianapolis<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[c] 39Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Willie Parker, Pittsburgh<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[b] |
28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Fred Taylor, Jacksonville<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[a] 23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Willis McGahee, Baltimore<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[a] |
| Fullback | 41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lorenzo Neal, San Diego | ||
| Wide receiver | 81Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Randy Moss, New England<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[b] 87Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis |
17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Braylon Edwards, Cleveland<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[c] 84Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Cincinnati |
85Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Chad Johnson, Cincinnati<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[a] |
| Tight end | 85Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Antonio Gates, San Diego<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[b] | 88Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[c] | 80Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Kellen Winslow II, Cleveland<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[a] |
| Offensive tackle | 72Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Matt Light, New England 71Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jason Peters, Buffalo <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[b] |
75Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jonathan Ogden, Baltimore <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[b] | 73Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joe Thomas, Cleveland <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[a]<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[c] 73Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Marcus McNeill, San Diego <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[a] |
| Offensive guard | 66Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Alan Faneca, Pittsburgh 70Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Logan Mankins, New England |
68Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Kris Dielman, San Diego | |
| Center | 63Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis | 67Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dan Koppen, New England |
Defense
| Position | Starter(s) | Reserve(s) | Alternate(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive end | 69Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jared Allen, Kansas City 93Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Kyle Vanden Bosch, Tennessee |
99Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jason Taylor, Miami<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[b] | 94Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aaron Schobel, Buffalo<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[a] |
| Defensive tackle | 92Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Albert Haynesworth, Tennessee 75Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Vince Wilfork, New England |
76Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jamal Williams, San Diego<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[b] | 98Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Casey Hampton, Pittsburgh<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[a] |
| Outside linebacker | 92Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". James Harrison, Pittsburgh 50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mike Vrabel, New England |
56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Shawne Merriman, San Diego | |
| Inside linebacker | 59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". DeMeco Ryans, Houston | 52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ray Lewis, Baltimore | |
| Cornerback | 24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Champ Bailey, Denver 22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Asante Samuel, New England |
31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Antonio Cromartie, San Diego | |
| Free safety | 20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ed Reed, Baltimore | ||
| Strong safety | 21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bob Sanders, Indianapolis<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[b] | 43Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[b] | 47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". John Lynch, Denver<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[a]<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[c] 41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Antoine Bethea, Indianapolis<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[a] |
Special teams
| Position: | Player: |
|---|---|
| Punter | 9Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Shane Lechler, Oakland |
| Placekicker | 2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Rob Bironas, Tennessee |
| Kick returner | 16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Joshua Cribbs, Cleveland |
| Special teamer | 81Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Kassim Osgood, San Diego |
| Long snapper | 64Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ryan Pontbriand, Cleveland<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[d] |
NFC roster
Offense
| Position | Starter(s) | Reserve(s) | Alternate(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterback | 4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Brett Favre, Green Bay<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[b] | 9Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tony Romo, Dallas<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[c] 8Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle |
7Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jeff Garcia, Tampa Bay<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[a] |
| Running back | 28Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Adrian Peterson, Minnesota | 24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Marion Barber III, Dallas 36Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Brian Westbrook, Philadelphia |
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| Fullback | 49Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tony Richardson, Minnesota | ||
| Wide receiver | 11Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona 81Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Terrell Owens, Dallas |
80Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Donald Driver, Green Bay 81Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Torry Holt, St. Louis |
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| Tight end | 82Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jason Witten, Dallas | 47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Chris Cooley, Washington<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[f] | |
| Offensive tackle | 76Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Flozell Adams, Dallas 71Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Walter Jones, Seattle<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[b] |
60Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Chris Samuels, Washington<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[c]<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[f] | 76Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Chad Clifton, Green Bay<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[a] |
| Offensive guard | 70Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leonard Davis, Dallas 76Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Steve Hutchinson, Minnesota |
73Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Shawn Andrews, Philadelphia | |
| Center | 65Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Andre Gurode, Dallas | 78Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Matt Birk, Minnesota |
Defense
| Position | Starter(s) | Reserve(s) | Alternate(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensive end | 74Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aaron Kampman, Green Bay 97Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Patrick Kerney, Seattle<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[b] |
72Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Osi Umenyiora, N.Y. Giants<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[c] | 58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Trent Cole, Philadelphia<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[a] |
| Defensive tackle | 93Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Kevin Williams, Minnesota 94Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Pat Williams, Minnesota |
91Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tommie Harris, Chicago<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[b] | 90Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Darnell Dockett, Arizona<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[a] |
| Outside linebacker | 59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Julian Peterson, Seattle 94Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". DeMarcus Ware, Dallas |
55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lance Briggs, Chicago<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[b] | 98Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Greg Ellis, Dallas<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[a] |
| Inside linebacker | 51Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lofa Tatupu, Seattle | 52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Patrick Willis, San Francisco | |
| Cornerback | 31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Al Harris, Green Bay 23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Marcus Trufant, Seattle |
41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Terence Newman, Dallas | |
| Free safety | 21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sean Taylor, Washington<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[e] | 26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ken Hamlin, Dallas<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[c] | |
| Strong safety | 42Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Darren Sharper, Minnesota | 31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Roy Williams, Dallas<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[g] |
Special teams
| Position: | Player: |
|---|---|
| Punter | 4Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Andy Lee, San Francisco |
| Placekicker | 6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nick Folk, Dallas |
| Kick returner | 23Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Devin Hester, Chicago |
| Special teamer | 94Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Brendon Ayanbadejo, Chicago |
| Long snapper | 67Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Ethan Albright, Washington<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[d]<templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>[f] |
Notes:
- <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>a Replacement selection due to injury or vacancy
- <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>b Injured player; selected but did not play
- <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>c Replacement starter; selected as reserve
- <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>d "Need player"; named by coach
- <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>e Posthumous selection
- <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>f Wore 21 in honor of Sean Taylor
- <templatestyles src="Citation/styles.css"/>g Replacement for posthumous selection Sean Taylor
Number of selections per team
| AFC team | Selections | NFC team | Selections |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Chargers | 9 | Dallas Cowboys | 13 |
| New England Patriots | 8 | Minnesota Vikings | 7 |
| Cleveland Browns | 6 | Seattle Seahawks | 6 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 6 | Green Bay Packers | 5 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 6 | Chicago Bears | 4 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 4 | Washington Redskins | 4 |
| Tennessee Titans | 3 | Philadelphia Eagles | 3 |
| Buffalo Bills | 2 | Arizona Cardinals | 2 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 2 | San Francisco 49ers | 2 |
| Denver Broncos | 2 | New York Giants | 1 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 2 | St. Louis Rams | 1 |
| Houston Texans | 1 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 1 | Atlanta Falcons | 0 |
| Miami Dolphins | 1 | Carolina Panthers | 0 |
| Oakland Raiders | 1 | Detroit Lions | 0 |
| New York Jets | 0 | New Orleans Saints | 0 |
Halftime
The halftime show featured a performance by the band Lifehouse, who played their songs "Hanging by a Moment" and "First Time".
Foreign transmissions
- Denmark – TV3+
- Norway – SportN
- United Kingdom – Sky Sports
- Middle East – Showsports 4
References
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External links
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- Official Pro Bowl website at NFL.com
- Article examining the 2008 Pro Bowl's effect on Hawaii's tourism
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