2008 Pro Bowl

National Football League all-star game February 2024 March 2026 pb 2008 2008 Pro Bowl logo.png AFC NFC 17 7 10 14 3 7 0 14 February 10, 2008 Aloha Stadium Honolulu, Hawaii Norv Turner San Diego Chargers Mike McCarthy Green Bay Packers Adrian Peterson Minnesota Vikings Kelly Rowland Will Shields and United States Navy Admiral Timothy J. Keating Bill Carollo 50,044http://www.nfl.com/liveupdate/gamecenter/29527/NFC_Gamebook.pdf 2008 Pro Bowl Gamebook NFL.com February 10, 2008 National Football League Fox Kenny Albert, Daryl Johnston, Tony Siragusa, and Brian Baldinger http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2008/02/08/sports/maffei/22_09_122_7_08.txt Davis focuses on job with ESPN Maffei, John North County Times February 8, 2008 February 10, 2008 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.https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nor/all-pros.htm New Orleans Saints All-Pros and Pro Bowlers Pro Football Reference 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.http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080208/SPORTS04/802080385/1049/SPORTS04 Redskins to honor fallen teammate Sakamoto, Kyle The Honolulu Advertiser website February 8, 2008 February 9, 2008 https://web.archive.org/web/20080214210019/http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20080208%2FSPORTS04%2F802080385%2F1049%2FSPORTS04 February 14, 2008 live The game featured 41 players appearing in their first Pro Bowl (out of 86 total players), the most in eight years. http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_PRO_BOWL_FIRST_TIMERS?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT Fred Taylor among 41 Pro Bowl 'rookies' Associated Press Jaymes Song February 9, 2008 February 9, 2008 September 4, 2020 https://web.archive.org/web/20200904092521/http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_PRO_BOWL_FIRST_TIMERS?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT dead 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.http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/776577,CST-SPT-nflnt05.article Judge: Vick can keep bonus Associated Press February 5, 2008 February 9, 2008 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20080210024015/http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/776577%2CCST-SPT-nflnt05.article February 10, 2008 The game was the most watched Pro Bowl since 2000, pulling in a Nielsen rating of 6.3 and a 12 share. https://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/2008-02-12-1475841532_x.htm Pro Bowl draws highest ratings since 2000 Associated Press February 12, 2008 February 13, 2008 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. thumb|300px|Pre-game coin toss 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 PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Quarterback12 Tom Brady, New Englandinjury b b18 Peyton Manning, Indianapolisstarter c c  7 Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh  3 Derek Anderson, Clevelandreplacement a aRunning back21 LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diegoinjury b b29 Joseph Addai, Indianapolisstarter c c39 Willie Parker, Pittsburghinjury b b28 Fred Taylor, Jacksonvillereplacement a a23 Willis McGahee, Baltimorereplacement a aFullback41 Lorenzo Neal, San DiegoWide receiver81 Randy Moss, New Englandinjury b b87 Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis17 Braylon Edwards, Clevelandstarter c c84 T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Cincinnati85 Chad Johnson, Cincinnatireplacement a aTight end85 Antonio Gates, San Diegoinjury b b88 Tony Gonzalez, Kansas Citystarter c c80 Kellen Winslow II, Clevelandreplacement a aOffensive tackle72 Matt Light, New England71 Jason Peters, Buffalo injury b b75 Jonathan Ogden, Baltimore injury b b73 Joe Thomas, Cleveland replacement a astarter c c73 Marcus McNeill, San Diego replacement a aOffensive guard66 Alan Faneca, Pittsburgh70 Logan Mankins, New England68 Kris Dielman, San DiegoCenter63 Jeff Saturday, Indianapolis67 Dan Koppen, New England Defense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Defensive end69 Jared Allen, Kansas City93 Kyle Vanden Bosch, Tennessee99 Jason Taylor, Miamiinjury b b94 Aaron Schobel, Buffaloreplacement a aDefensive tackle92 Albert Haynesworth, Tennessee75 Vince Wilfork, New England 76 Jamal Williams, San Diegoinjury b b98 Casey Hampton, Pittsburghreplacement a aOutside linebacker92 James Harrison, Pittsburgh50 Mike Vrabel, New England 56 Shawne Merriman, San DiegoInside linebacker59 DeMeco Ryans, Houston52 Ray Lewis, BaltimoreCornerback24 Champ Bailey, Denver22 Asante Samuel, New England31 Antonio Cromartie, San DiegoFree safety20 Ed Reed, BaltimoreStrong safety21 Bob Sanders, Indianapolisinjury b b43 Troy Polamalu, Pittsburghinjury b b47 John Lynch, Denverreplacement a astarter c c41 Antoine Bethea, Indianapolisreplacement a a Special teams Position:Player:Punter  9 Shane Lechler, OaklandPlacekicker  2 Rob Bironas, TennesseeKick returner16 Joshua Cribbs, ClevelandSpecial teamer81 Kassim Osgood, San DiegoLong snapper64 Ryan Pontbriand, Clevelandneed d d NFC roster Offense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Quarterback  4 Brett Favre, Green Bayinjury b b  9 Tony Romo, Dallasstarter c c  8 Matt Hasselbeck, Seattle  7 Jeff Garcia, Tampa Bayreplacement a aRunning back28 Adrian Peterson, Minnesota24 Marion Barber III, Dallas36 Brian Westbrook, PhiladelphiaFullback49 Tony Richardson, MinnesotaWide receiver11 Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona81 Terrell Owens, Dallas80 Donald Driver, Green Bay81 Torry Holt, St. LouisTight end82 Jason Witten, Dallas47 Chris Cooley, Washingtonnumber f fOffensive tackle76 Flozell Adams, Dallas71 Walter Jones, Seattleinjury b b60 Chris Samuels, Washingtonstarter c cnumber f f76 Chad Clifton, Green Bayreplacement a aOffensive guard70 Leonard Davis, Dallas76 Steve Hutchinson, Minnesota73 Shawn Andrews, PhiladelphiaCenter65 Andre Gurode, Dallas78 Matt Birk, Minnesota Defense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Defensive end74 Aaron Kampman, Green Bay97 Patrick Kerney, Seattleinjury b b72 Osi Umenyiora, N.Y. Giantsstarter c c58 Trent Cole, Philadelphiareplacement a aDefensive tackle93 Kevin Williams, Minnesota94 Pat Williams, Minnesota91 Tommie Harris, Chicagoinjury b b90 Darnell Dockett, Arizonareplacement a aOutside linebacker59 Julian Peterson, Seattle94 DeMarcus Ware, Dallas55 Lance Briggs, Chicagoinjury b b98 Greg Ellis, Dallasreplacement a aInside linebacker51 Lofa Tatupu, Seattle52 Patrick Willis, San FranciscoCornerback31 Al Harris, Green Bay23 Marcus Trufant, Seattle41 Terence Newman, DallasFree safety21 Sean Taylor, Washingtonposthumous e e26 Ken Hamlin, Dallasstarter c cStrong safety42 Darren Sharper, Minnesota31 Roy Williams, Dallasposthumous replacement g g Special teams Position:Player:Punter  4 Andy Lee, San FranciscoPlacekicker  6 Nick Folk, DallasKick returner23 Devin Hester, ChicagoSpecial teamer94 Brendon Ayanbadejo, ChicagoLong snapper67 Ethan Albright, Washingtonneed d dnumber f f 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 posthumous e ePosthumous selection number f f Wore 21 in honor of Sean Taylor replacement posthumous g gReplacement 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 External links Official Pro Bowl website at NFL.com Article examining the 2008 Pro Bowl's effect on Hawaii's tourism 2008 Category:2007 NFL season Category:2008 in American football Category:2008 in sports in Hawaii Category:2000s in Honolulu Category:American football competitions in Honolulu Category:February 2008 sports events in the United States