The 2013 Pro Bowl
An Analytical Review of the NFL's All-Star Showcase
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Game Overview
Event Details
The 2013 Pro Bowl marked the sixty-third annual all-star game of the National Football League (NFL), celebrating the talent from the 2012 season. It convened on Sunday, January 27, 2013, commencing at 2:30 PM HawaiiโAleutian Time (UTC-10:00). The venue was the Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. The broadcast was handled nationally by NBC, a departure from CBS's previous tenure, and experienced a 30-minute delay due to weather advisories.
Competitive Framework
The game featured the American Football Conference (AFC) "home team," coached by John Fox of the Denver Broncos, against the National Football Conference (NFC) "visiting team," led by Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers. This coaching selection convention, based on the highest-seeded playoff teams that lost in the Divisional Round, has been in place since the 2009 Pro Bowl. Player compensation was set at $50,000 for winning team members and $25,000 for the losing side.
Player Representation
The AFC saw significant representation from the Houston Texans (10 selections) and Kansas City Chiefs (6 selections), despite the latter's challenging season. Notably, the game featured a record three rookie quarterbacks: Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, and Russell Wilson. Conversely, six teams had no Pro Bowl selections: Carolina Panthers, Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Rams, Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, and San Diego Chargers.
AFC Rosters
Analysis of the selected players representing the American Football Conference:
Offense
Key offensive selections for the AFC included quarterbacks Peyton Manning, Tom Brady (reserve), and Andrew Luck (alternate). The running back corps featured Arian Foster, Jamaal Charles, and C. J. Spiller. Notable wide receivers included A. J. Green, Andre Johnson, and Demaryius Thomas, with tight end Kyle Rudolph being a significant selection.
| Position | Starters | Reserves | Alternates |
|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Peyton Manning | Tom Brady, Matt Schaub | Andrew Luck |
| RB | Arian Foster | Jamaal Charles, Ray Rice | C. J. Spiller |
| FB | Vonta Leach | Marcel Reece | |
| WR | A. J. Green, Andre Johnson | Reggie Wayne, Wes Welker | Demaryius Thomas |
| TE | Rob Gronkowski | Heath Miller | Jermaine Gresham, Owen Daniels |
| OT | Joe Thomas, Duane Brown | Ryan Clady | Andrew Whitworth |
| OG | Logan Mankins, Marshal Yanda | Wade Smith | Richie Incognito, Zane Beadles |
| C | Maurkice Pouncey | Chris Myers |
Defense
The AFC defensive unit was anchored by players like J. J. Watt and Cameron Wake at defensive end, and Geno Atkins and Vince Wilfork at defensive tackle. Linebacker selections included Von Miller and Jerod Mayo, with a strong secondary featuring Champ Bailey and Johnathan Joseph at cornerback, and Eric Berry at safety.
| Position | Starters | Reserves | Alternates |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE | J. J. Watt, Cameron Wake | Elvis Dumervil | |
| DT | Geno Atkins, Vince Wilfork | Haloti Ngata | Kyle Williams, Randy Starks |
| OLB | Von Miller, Tamba Hali | Robert Mathis | Justin Houston, Anthony Spencer, Ryan Kerrigan |
| ILB | Jerod Mayo | Derrick Johnson | |
| CB | Champ Bailey, Johnathan Joseph | Antonio Cromartie | |
| FS | Ed Reed | LaRon Landry | Jairus Byrd |
| SS | Eric Berry |
Special Teams
Special teams contributions were represented by Punter Dustin Colquitt, Placekicker Phil Dawson, and Return Specialist Jacoby Jones. Matthew Slater was selected as a special teamer, and John Denney as the long snapper.
| Position | Starters | Reserves | Alternates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punter | Dustin Colquitt | ||
| Kicker | Phil Dawson | ||
| Returner | Jacoby Jones | Josh Cribbs | |
| Special Teamer | Matthew Slater | ||
| Long Snapper | John Denney |
NFC Rosters
An examination of the player selections for the National Football Conference:
Offense
The NFC offense was notably strong, featuring quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers, Matt Ryan, Robert Griffin III (reserves), and Drew Brees, Eli Manning, Russell Wilson (alternates). Adrian Peterson led the running backs, supported by Marshawn Lynch and Doug Martin. Wide receiver talent included Calvin Johnson, Brandon Marshall, Julio Jones, Victor Cruz, Vincent Jackson, and Larry Fitzgerald.
| Position | Starters | Reserves | Alternates |
|---|---|---|---|
| QB | Aaron Rodgers | Matt Ryan, Robert Griffin III | Drew Brees, Eli Manning, Russell Wilson |
| RB | Adrian Peterson | Marshawn Lynch, Frank Gore | Doug Martin |
| FB | Jerome Felton | ||
| WR | Calvin Johnson, Brandon Marshall | Julio Jones, Victor Cruz | Vincent Jackson, Larry Fitzgerald |
| TE | Tony Gonzalez | Jason Witten | Kyle Rudolph, Jimmy Graham |
| OT | Joe Staley, Russell Okung | Trent Williams | Jermon Bushrod, Matt Kalil |
| OG | Mike Iupati, Jahri Evans | Chris Snee | Josh Sitton |
| C | Max Unger | Jeff Saturday |
Defense
The NFC defense boasted formidable players such as defensive ends Jason Pierre-Paul and Julius Peppers, and defensive tackles Justin Smith and Ndamukong Suh. Linebackers Aldon Smith, DeMarcus Ware, and Clay Matthews were prominent selections, complemented by a secondary including Charles Tillman, Tim Jennings, Patrick Peterson, Dashon Goldson, Earl Thomas, and Donte Whitner.
| Position | Starters | Reserves | Alternates |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Jason Pierre-Paul, Julius Peppers | Jared Allen | |
| DT | Justin Smith, Henry Melton | Gerald McCoy | Ndamukong Suh |
| OLB | Aldon Smith, DeMarcus Ware | Clay Matthews | Chad Greenway, Anthony Spencer, Ryan Kerrigan |
| ILB | Patrick Willis, NaVorro Bowman | Daryl Washington, London Fletcher | |
| CB | Charles Tillman, Tim Jennings | Patrick Peterson | |
| FS | Dashon Goldson | Earl Thomas | Thomas DeCoud |
| SS | Donte Whitner | William Moore |
Special Teams
Special teams specialists for the NFC included Punter Thomas Morstead, Placekicker Blair Walsh, Kick Returner Leon Washington, Special Teamer Lorenzo Alexander, and Long Snapper Don Muhlbach.
| Position | Starters | Reserves | Alternates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punter | Thomas Morstead | ||
| Kicker | Blair Walsh | ||
| Kick Returner | Leon Washington | ||
| Special Teamer | Lorenzo Alexander | ||
| Long Snapper | Don Muhlbach |
Broadcast Information
Network and Announcers
The national broadcast rights for the 2013 Pro Bowl were held by NBC. The broadcast team included Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth, Michele Tafoya, and Doug Flutie, providing expert commentary on the game.
Audience Metrics
The game achieved a Nielsen rating of 7.1 nationally, indicating significant viewership for the event. This rating reflects the broad appeal of the NFL's premier all-star showcase.
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