2006 Pro Bowl

National Football League all-star game February 2024 March 2026 January 2012 pb 2006 2006 Pro Bowl logo.png AFC NFC 7 0 3 10 0 7 7 6 February 12, 2006 Aloha Stadium Honolulu, Hawaii Mike Shanahan Denver Broncos John Fox Carolina Panthers Derrick Brooks Tampa Bay Buccaneers JoJo Backstreet Boys Governor of Hawaii Linda Lingle Gerald Austin 50,190 ESPN Mike Patrick, Joe Theismann, Paul Maguire, Suzy Kolber, and Michele Tafoya The 2006 Pro Bowl was the National Football League's all-star game for the 2005 season. The game was played on February 12, 2006, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. It marked the 27th consecutive time that the National Football League's all-star game was held in Honolulu. The NFC all-stars won by the score of 23 to 17. Game summary thumb|left|The coin toss before the game with Derrick Brooks (left) representing the NFC and Peyton Manning, Al Wilson, Jonathan Ogden and Will Shields representing the AFC thumb|right|AFC quarterback Peyton Manning was intercepted 3 times in the first half. The start of the game was interrupted by a surprise rainstorm that lasted through the first quarter, although it ended midway through the second. Both teams' first possessions were punted away, and each of their second drives ended in interceptions; the Chicago Bears' Nathan Vasher intercepted Peyton Manning, then John Lynch picked off Matt Hasselbeck. The AFC scored first on their next drive, culminating with a 16-yard touchdown pass from Manning to Chris Chambers. After the teams traded punts, Michael Vick took over for the NFC in the second quarter, and led the team to the AFC 15-yard line, where Neil Rackers kicked a 32-yarder to make it 7–3. Manning led the AFC right back down the field, and Shayne Graham's 31-yard field goal increased the AFC's lead. left|thumb|Jeremiah Trotter tackles LaDainian Tomlinson during the game. On the NFC's next drive, Champ Bailey intercepted Vick for the AFC's second turnover (both interceptions came off passes intended for Steve Smith). However, the NFC's defense responded with another interception; this time, Darren Sharper returned the interception 35 yards to the AFC's 32-yard line. The NFC was forced to punt it away on their next drive, however there was some controversy on the return. Jerome Mathis was set to receive the punt deep in the AFC's zone, and when the kick from Josh Bidwell came near him, he opted not to touch it. However, it glanced off his leg and rolled into the end zone, where the NFC recovered it, seemingly for a touchdown. However, the officials did not see the ball hit Mathis, and since there is no instant replay in a Pro Bowl game, NFC coach John Fox could not challenge the call. The AFC took over on their own 20, but soon afterward the NFC defense came up with another interception. Roy Williams intercepted a Manning pass and returned it 11 yards before handing it off to the Atlanta Falcons' DeAngelo Hall, who took it 57 yards to the AFC's 20. Michael Vick hit tight end Alge Crumpler with a 14-yard touchdown pass with 8 seconds left in the half to tie the score at 10–10. right|thumb|NFC quarterback Michael Vick scrambles past Dwight Freeney. Jake Delhomme of the Carolina Panthers took over at quarterback at the start of the third quarter, and hit Steve Smith, with three straight passes. The Carolina Panthers provided the NFC's team with their coaching staff, and with the Panthers' quarterback and wide receiver running the offense, the NFC moved quickly down the field. The drive stalled at midfield, and the NFC punted it away. After the AFC's drive, led by Chiefs' quarterback Trent Green, ended in a punt, Delhomme once again moved the NFC downfield before being sacked by Casey Hampton, forcing a fumble that was recovered by the AFC's Marcus Stroud. The NFC's defense once again responded, and on the third play of the drive, Derrick Brooks returned an interception 59 yards for a touchdown that gave the NFC the lead at 17–10. After the AFC punted away their next drive, Santana Moss fumbled the ball away in AFC territory. Green led the AFC down the field again, thanks in large part to a 20-yard run by his Chiefs teammate, Larry Johnson. Green tied the game at 17–17 with a one-yard quarterback sneak. Matt Hasselbeck took over for the NFC again, and led the team on a scoring drive, ending with a 22-yard field goal by Rackers that gave the NFC the lead again. Steve McNair came in for a play at AFC quarterback, and got hit and fumbled the ball. After the NFC punted the ball away, McNair came back and got sacked, giving the NFC the ball on their own 18-yard line. Following the fumble, the AFC switched to a shotgun formation. After another Rackers field goal, the AFC took over on their own 26 with 1:10 left. McNair brought the AFC to midfield, but could not get them the touchdown they needed, and the game ended on a sack by the New York Giants' Michael Strahan. Brooks was given the Most Valuable Player award. Scoring summary AFC – TD Chris Chambers 16 yd. pass from Peyton Manning (Shayne Graham kick) – 5:09 1st NFC – FG Neil Rackers 32 yd. – 7:45 2nd AFC – FG Shayne Graham 31 yd. – 3:22 2nd NFC – TD Alge Crumpler 14 yd. pass from Michael Vick (Rackers kick) – 0:08 2nd NFC – TD Derrick Brooks 59 yd. interception return (Rackers kick) – 5:01 3rd AFC – TD Trent Green 1 yd. run (Graham kick) – 12:47 4th NFC – FG Neil Rackers 22 yd. – 6:29 4th NFC – FG Neil Rackers 20 yd. – 1:10 4th AFC roster Offense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Quarterback18 Peyton Manning, Indianapolis12 Tom Brady, New Englandinjury b b  9 Carson Palmer, Cincinnatiinjury b b  16 Jake Plummer, Denverreplacement a ainjury b b10 Trent Green, Kansas Cityreplacement a a  9 Steve McNair, Tennesseereplacement a aRunning back32 Edgerrin James, Indianapolis27 Larry Johnson, Kansas City21 LaDainian Tomlinson, San DiegoFullback41 Lorenzo Neal, San DiegoWide receiver88 Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis85 Chad Johnson, Cincinnati84 Chris Chambers, Miami80 Rod Smith, DenverTight end85 Antonio Gates, San Diego88 Tony Gonzalez, Kansas CityOffensive tackle71 Willie Anderson, Cincinnati77 Willie Roaf, Kansas Cityinjury b b78 Tarik Glenn, Indianapolisstarter c c75 Jonathan Ogden, Baltimorereplacement a aOffensive guard66 Alan Faneca, Pittsburgh68 Will Shields, Kansas City54 Brian Waters, Kansas CityCenter63 Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis64 Jeff Hartings, Pittsburgh Defense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Defensive end93 Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis99 Jason Taylor, Miamiinjury b b56 Derrick Burgess, Oaklandstarter c c93 Kyle Vanden Bosch, Tennesseereplacement a aDefensive tackle99 Marcus Stroud, Jacksonville76 Jamal Williams, San Diego93 Richard Seymour, New Englandinjury b b98 Casey Hampton, Pittsburghreplacement a aOutside linebacker59 Cato June, Indianapolis56 Shawne Merriman, San Diego55 Joey Porter, PittsburghInside linebacker56 Al Wilson, Denver54 Zach Thomas, Miamiinjury b b51 Jonathan Vilma, N.Y. Jetsreplacement a aCornerback24 Champ Bailey, Denver24 Deltha O'Neal, Cincinnati24 Ty Law, N.Y. JetsFree safety21 Bob Sanders, Indianapolis47 John Lynch, DenverStrong safety43 Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh Special teams Position:Player:Punter  8 Brian Moorman, BuffaloPlacekicker17 Shayne Graham, CincinnatiKick returner13 Jerome Mathis, HoustonSpecial teamer31 Hanik Milligan, San DiegoLong snapper54 Mike Schneck, Buffaloneed d d Sourcehttps://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2005/probowl.htm 2005 NFL Pro Bowlers pro-football-reference.com January 5, 2019 NFC roster Offense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Quarterback  8 Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle17 Jake Delhomme, Carolina  7 Michael Vick, AtlantaRunning back37 Shaun Alexander, Seattle21 Tiki Barber, N.Y. Giants28 Warrick Dunn, AtlantaFullback38 Mack Strong, SeattleWide receiver89 Santana Moss, Washington89 Steve Smith, Carolina11 Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona81 Torry Holt, St. LouisTight end83 Alge Crumpler, Atlanta80 Jeremy Shockey, N.Y. Giantsinjury b b82 Jason Witten, Dallasreplacement a aOffensive tackle71 Walter Jones, Seattle76 Orlando Pace, St. Louis60 Chris Samuels, WashingtonOffensive guard73 Larry Allen, Dallas76 Steve Hutchinson, Seattle68 Mike Wahle, CarolinaCenter57 Olin Kreutz, Chicagoinjury b b65 LeCharles Bentley, New Orleansstarter c c61 Robbie Tobeck, Seattlereplacement a a Defense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Defensive end90 Julius Peppers, Carolina92 Michael Strahan, N.Y. Giants72 Osi Umenyiora, N.Y. GiantsDefensive tackle92 Shaun Rogers, Detroit91 Tommie Harris, Chicago75 Rod Coleman, Atlantainjury b b97 La'Roi Glover, Dallasreplacement a aOutside linebacker56 Keith Brooking, Atlanta55 Derrick Brooks, Tampa Bay55 Lance Briggs, ChicagoInside linebacker54 Brian Urlacher, Chicagoinjury b b54 Jeremiah Trotter, Philadelphiastarter c c51 Lofa Tatupu, Seattlereplacement a aCornerback20 Ronde Barber, Tampa Bay21 DeAngelo Hall, Atlanta31 Nathan Vasher, ChicagoFree safety42 Darren Sharper, MinnesotaStrong safety31 Roy Williams, Dallas30 Mike Brown, Chicagoinjury b b20 Brian Dawkins, Philadelphiareplacement a a Special teams Position:Player:Punter  9 Josh Bidwell, Tampa BayPlacekicker  1 Neil Rackers, ArizonaKick returner18 Koren Robinson, MinnesotaSpecial teamer85 David Tyree, N.Y. GiantsLong snapper88 Mike Bartrum, Philadelphianeed d d Source Notes: replacement a aReplacement selection due to injury or vacancy injury b bInjured player; selected but did not play starter c cReplacement starter; selected as reserve need d d"Need player"; named by coach Number of selections per team AFC team Selections NFC team Selections Kansas City Chiefs 6 Green Bay Packers 0 Baltimore Ravens 1 St. Louis Rams 2 Tennessee Titans 2 Dallas Cowboys 4 Indianapolis Colts 7 Seattle Seahawks 7 Miami Dolphins 3 Carolina Panthers 4 Denver Broncos 5 Minnesota Vikings 2 New England Patriots 2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3 Pittsburgh Steelers 5 Chicago Bears 6 Buffalo Bills 2 Philadelphia Eagles 3 Cincinnati Bengals 5 San Francisco 49ers 0 New York Jets 2 Washington Redskins 2 Jacksonville Jaguars 1 Atlanta Falcons 6 Cleveland Browns 0 New Orleans Saints 1 Houston Texans 1 New York Giants 5 Oakland Raiders 1 Arizona Cardinals 2 San Diego Chargers 6 Detroit Lions 1 Officials Referee: Gerald Austin Umpire: Steve Wilson Head Linesman: John Schleyer Line Judge: Carl Johnson Field Judge: Scott Steenson Side Judge: Laird Hayes Back Judge: Phil Luckett Fan balloting On December 19, 2005, the NFL announced that fans had cast more than 70.5 million votes via the Internet and the Sprint Wireless telephone service, bettering by more than 16% the 61 million votes cast for the 2005 Pro Bowl. Of the top ten vote-getters, all were offensive players and seven, including four of the top five, hailed from the AFC. Colts quarterback Peyton Manning led all players, garnering 1,184,142 votes, a new single-player record, and narrowly edging out Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander (1,110,575 votes) and Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson (1,044,360 votes). On the defensive side, AFC players filled six of the top ten spots, though Bears middle linebacker Brian Urlacher led all defenders, earning 420,983 votes; Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (379,477 votes), Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney (374,289 votes), and Bengals cornerback Deltha O'Neal (373,918 votes) paced the AFC. Among NFL rookies, Buccaneers running back Carnell Williams was the leading vote-getter, receiving 219,736 votes to surpass Steelers tight end Heath Miller (217,928 votes). Cowboys outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (104,592 votes), Vikings punter Chris Kluwe (100,555 votes), and Bengals inside linebacker Odell Thurman (88,715 votes) rounded out the top five. The top vote-getter at each position (as on the official NFL ballot), irrespective of conference: Offense PlayerTeamPositionFan votes Peyton Manning Indianapolis Colts Quarterback 1,184,142 Shaun Alexander Seattle Seahawks Running Back 1,110,575 Chris Cooley Washington Redskins Fullback 422,314 Chad Johnson Cincinnati Bengals Wide receiver 987,650 Antonio Gates San Diego Chargers Tight end 941,846 Jeff Saturday Indianapolis Colts Center 234,847 Larry Allen Dallas Cowboys Guard 248,561 Orlando Pace Saint Louis Rams Tackle 185,095 Defense PlayerTeamPositionFan votes Dwight Freeney Indianapolis Colts Defensive end 374,289 Rod Coleman Atlanta Falcons Interior lineman (Defensive tackle) 307,839 Demorrio Williams Atlanta Falcons Outside linebacker 244,419 Brian Urlacher Chicago Bears Inside linebacker (Middle linebacker) 420,983 Champ Bailey Denver Broncos Cornerback 379,477 Brian Dawkins Philadelphia Eagles Free safety 193,166 Troy Polamalu Pittsburgh Steelers Strong safety 270,348 Special teams PlayerTeamPositionFan votes Neil Rackers Arizona Cardinals Placekicker 533,004 Josh Bidwell Tampa Bay Buccaneers Punter 236,305 Dante Hall Kansas City Chiefs Kick returner 269,541 Robert Mathis Indianapolis Colts Special teams 130,890 Notably, four players—Cooley, Williams, Hall, and Robert Mathis—finished first in the balloting for their respective positions among fans but failed to secure a starting or reserve spot for the game. Entertainment JoJo performed the national anthem. Musical group Backstreet Boys performed during halftime alongside "200 hula dancers, drummers and fire knife dancers and 400 youth performers.The article requested can not be found! Please refresh your browser or go back. (M1,20060206,SPORTS04,602060349,AR). – The Honolulu Advertiser" Stats Most players selected from one team was seven, tied between the AFC's Indianapolis Colts and NFC's Seattle Seahawks (a Super Bowl XL contender). Most starters selected from one team: AFC: Indianapolis Colts, 7 (all of the players selected) NFC: Seattle Seahawks (Super Bowl XL contender), 5 First-time selections was big: a total of 36 were in the Pro Bowl; 20 were starters. Here's the count for first-time selections: AFC: 16 (11 starters) NFC: 20 (9 starters) Of interesting note, all four special team players (punter, kicker, kick returner, and special-team player) for both conferences were first-time selections. References Sources http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/recap?game_id=28858&displayPage=tab_recap&season=2005&week=PRO22 Defense leads NFC to 23–17 Pro Bowl win NFL.com wire reports February 12, 2006 December 29, 2007 http://www.nfl.com/liveupdate/gamecenter/28858/NFC_Gamebook.pdf NFL Gamebook – 2006 Pro Bowl NFL.com February 12, 2006 December 29, 2007 External links 2006 AFC Pro Bowl roster https://web.archive.org/web/20110218170322/http://football.about.com/od/nflhistory/a/2006probowl.htm February 18, 2011 2006 NFC Pro Bowl roster https://web.archive.org/web/20071217221715/http://football.about.com/od/nflhistory/a/2006probowl_2.htm December 17, 2007 Category:Pro Bowl Pro Bowl Pro Bowl Pro Bowl Pro Bowl Category:American football competitions in Honolulu Category:February 2006 sports events in the United States