Drake Maye Tops NFL Pro Bowl Voting with Two Weeks Left
As the NFL Pro Bowl voting approaches its final stages, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye leads the way with an impressive tally. With just two weeks remaining for fan votes, Maye has garnered a remarkable 31,452 votes, placing him at the top of the list.
Key Vote Leaders in NFL Pro Bowl
Alongside Maye, several standout players are making their mark in the voting. The following players round out the top five:
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seahawks) – 27,162 votes
- Micah Parsons (Packers) – 25,165 votes
- Jonathan Taylor (Colts) – 25,134 votes
- Jahmyr Gibbs (Lions) – 24,951 votes
Voting Details and Timeline
Fans can continue to cast their votes until December 15. While fan voting is crucial, the final Pro Bowl roster will also consider inputs from coaches and players. The complete roster will be announced in early January.
The Road to the Pro Bowl
Last season, the only Patriots representative in the Pro Bowl was special teamer Brenden Schooler. Maye, who recently concluded a promising rookie season, participated in the “Passing the Test” event during the skills competition.
Upcoming Pro Bowl Changes
This year, the NFL has announced that the Pro Bowl will be incorporated into the Super Bowl week festivities. The event is set for Tuesday, February 3, at San Francisco’s Moscone Center, featuring a 7-on-7 flag football game and various skills competitions.
More Vote Competitors
Other notable players in the voting include:
- Christian McCaffrey (49ers) – 24,636 votes
- Matthew Stafford (Rams) – 24,335 votes
- Myles Garrett (Browns) – 23,831 votes
- Josh Allen (Bills) – 23,238 votes
- Kyle Juszczyk (49ers) – 22,982 votes
Patriots in Contention
In addition to Maye, several other Patriots players are vying for their first Pro Bowl selections. These include cornerback Christian Gonzalez and return specialist Marcus Jones.
Injury Updates for the Patriots
The Patriots faced challenges on their roster heading into the game. Key defensive tackle Milton Williams was unavailable, and Khyiris Tonga was inactive due to a chest injury. Additionally, left guard Jared Wilson (ankle) and left tackle Will Campbell (knee) were placed on injured reserve recently.
Despite these challenges, center Garrett Bradbury started after being deemed questionable due to illness. Inactive players also included special teamer Schooler, linebacker Bradyn Swinson, offensive tackle Marcus Bryant, and tight end C.J. Dippre. Tommy DeVito was listed as the emergency quarterback.
