So, here’s the deal: The 2024 NFL All-Pro Team is out, and it’s a doozy. I mean, every year has its fair share of drama and jaw-dropping moments, but this one? This year went full soap opera. We’ve got unanimous picks, position-switching legends, snubs that will haunt some fanbases for years, and a couple of record-breakers thrown in just to keep things spicy.
The Unanimous Crew: Jefferson and Chase
First off, let’s talk about the wide receiver royalty—Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson. These guys were unanimous selections, which is like getting a golden ticket from Willy Wonka but for football. Jefferson, in his second straight All-Pro season, casually called it “respect” and “love.” Respect? Love? Dude, you’re the Beyoncé of NFL receivers right now. Chase, on the other hand, just keeps doing his thing, turning defenses into Swiss cheese week after week.
Lamar vs. Josh: The QB Battle Royale
Then there’s Lamar Jackson, who edged out Josh Allen with 30 first-place votes to Allen’s 18. This is Jackson’s third All-Pro nod, and here’s a fun fact: only Peyton Manning (seven) and Aaron Rodgers (four) have more All-Pro nods at QB in the Super Bowl era. Jackson’s season wasn’t just MVP-worthy—it was “put-the-team-on-my-back-and-dance” worthy. Oh, and he’s now the guy everyone else is chasing when it comes to dual-threat quarterbacks.
Record Breakers and First-Timers
Now, let’s hit the rewind button for Saquon Barkley. The guy rushed for 2,005 yards in just 16 games. He didn’t even play the final regular-season game, because why chase records when the Eagles are locked into the No. 2 seed? (Eric Dickerson can exhale… for now.) Then there’s Buccaneers left tackle Tristan Wirfs, who became the first player selected as an All-Pro at both tackle spots. The dude literally rewrote history. Twice.
And speaking of first-timers, let’s give a round of applause to Brock Bowers, the rookie tight end from Vegas. The guy snagged 27 first-place votes, beating George Kittle. Kittle! A veteran and fan favorite. Bowers basically pulled the “move over, grandpa” card in his rookie year.
Snubs and Drama
Of course, no All-Pro list is complete without a few snubs. Kerby Joseph, who led the league with nine interceptions, made the cut but got left out of the Pro Bowl. Seriously? The Pro Bowl voters must’ve been binge-watching Netflix instead of games this year.
And don’t get me started on Sauce Gardner. Derek Stingley Jr., his draft rival, made the All-Pro team after two injury-plagued seasons. It’s like Stingley showed up to the reunion, and Sauce was left at home wondering where it all went wrong.
Defensive Dominance
Myles Garrett and Trey Hendrickson—can we just call them sack machines? Hendrickson led the league with 17.5 sacks, while Garrett continued being, well, Garrett. And then there’s Patrick Surtain II, who locked down his All-Pro spot with 49 first-place votes. The Broncos’ defense may have been up and down, but Surtain? Rock solid.
Special Teams, Special Stories
Shoutout to Jack Fox, Chris Boswell, and KaVontae Turpin for holding it down on special teams. Turpin nearly swept the first-place votes, proving that returners still have a place in this kick-heavy world. And Vikings long snapper Andrew DePaola? You’re the unsung hero we never knew we needed.
Final Thoughts: A Year to Remember
This year’s All-Pro roster feels like a snapshot of where the NFL is headed. Young guns like Bowers, seasoned legends like Garrett, and position pioneers like Wirfs show just how dynamic the league has become. There’s something oddly satisfying about seeing both the predictable (Jefferson and Chase) and the unexpected (Stingley and Bowers) make the same list.
Will Lamar Jackson finally lead Baltimore to the Super Bowl? Can Saquon Barkley crack Dickerson’s record next season? And what’s next for the likes of Chase and Jefferson? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure: the 2024 All-Pro Team is one for the books.
P.S. Do you think Wirfs has a spreadsheet tracking his “position-switch All-Pro” achievements? P.P.S. Still waiting for Kerby Joseph to call out the Pro Bowl voters. I’d pay to watch that.
