The 2024 NFL regular season is ending, and playoffs are around the corner, which means ballots have been cast for yearly NFL awards, including voting for All-Pro and All-Rookie teams. There have been plenty of standout performances at every position this season but the two best quarterbacks this season lead both teams.
Projecting the 2024 NFL All-Pro Teams
First Team All-Pro Offense
Quarterback: Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills
Running backs: Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles
Fullback: Kyle Juszczyk, San Francisco 49ers
Wide Receivers: Ja’Marr Chase Cincinnati Bengals, Justin Jefferson Minnesota Vikings, Amon-Ra St. Brown Detroit Lions
Tackles: Dion Dawkins Buffalo Bills, Penei Sewell Detroit Lions
Guards: Joe Thuney Kansas City Chiefs, Kevin Zeitler Detroit Lions
First team All-Pro defense
Edge: Myles Garrett Cleveland Browns, Trey Hendrickson Cincinnati Bengals
Interior Linemen: Chris Jones Kansas City Chiefs, Dexter Lawrence New York Giants
Linebackers: Fred Warner San Francisco 49ers, Zack Baun Philadelphia Eagles
Cornerbacks: Patrick Surtain II Denver Broncos, Christian Gonzalez New England Patriots, Marlon Humphrey Baltimore Ravens
Safeties: Kerby Joseph Detroit Lions, Budda Baker Arizona Cardinals
Second Team All-Pro offense
Quarterback: Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens
Running Back: Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens
Fullback: Pat Ricard, Baltimore Ravens
Wide Receivers: Terry McLaurin Washington Commanders, Brian Thomas Jr. Jacksonville Jaguars, CeeDee Lamb Dallas Cowboys
Tackles: Tristian Wirfs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Lane Johnson Philadelphia Eagles
Guards: Chris Lindstrom Atlanta Falcons, Quinn Meinerz Denver Broncos
Center: Frank Ragnow, Detroit Lions
Second Team All-Pro Defense
Edge—T.J. Watt Pittsburgh Steelers, Jonathan Greenard Minnesota Vikings
Interior Linemen—Zach Allen Denver Broncos, Jalen Carter Philadelphia Eagles
Linebackers: Frankie Luvu Washington Commanders, Roquan Smith Baltimore Ravens
Cornerbacks—Derek Stingley Jr. Houston Texans, Quinyon Mitchell Philadelphia Eagles, Devon Witherspoon Seattle Seahawks
Safeties—Xavier McKinney Green Bay Packers, Derwin James Los Angeles Chargers
Analysis
The first team edge at quarterback went to Josh Allen, though it was close. That spot is normally reserved for the quarterback who will take home the MVP award for that year, and it looks to be Allen’s award to win this season. Saquon Barkley will be a new-brainer selection for the first team running back, as will Derrick Henry as the two clear-cut running backs who deserve to be selected. Chase leads the way at the receiver position after a stellar year where he could end up winning the prestigious Triple-Crown award, leading the league in catches, receiving yards, and touchdowns.
In the trenches, Dion Dawkins got the nod at first team left tackle as the Bills allow the lowest sack percentage of any team this season, and they allow the lowest amount of sacks per game.
Defensively, Surtain leads the defensive back selections as Surtain is in the running to be the Defensive Player of the Year this season. Zack Baun makes an appearance as a linebacker, as he has been one of the biggest surprises on the defensive end this season. Baun was signed to play edge rusher but was moved to linebacker and ended up being one of the best this season. Even though Kerby Joseph didn’t get a Pro Bowl nod, he gets the first team nod at safety.
On the second-team offense, rookie Brian Thomas Jr. gets one of the nods at receiver. Simply put, he was one of the six best wider receivers this season. He was fifth in receiving yards on the season and also tied for fifth in touchdowns. Terry McLaurin had an incredible season for the Washington Commanders and has a chance to surpass the franchise record for most touchdowns for the season.
Fellow Rookie Brock Bowers made the second team after a historic rookie season. Bowers has broken the rookie receptions record to go along with the most reception yards for a tight end as a rookie. He’s been arguably the best player at his position as a rookie.
The rookie Quinyon Mitchell gets the selection on the second team at cornerback. Derek Stingley has more than enough of a case to be on the first team at corner; however, on this projected list, he ended up on the second team.
Joe Burrow would make the “just missed the cut list.” Burrow has had his best season to date, leading the league in passing yards and passing touchdowns. He is the second-highest-graded quarterback on Pro Football Focus and if it were not for Allen and Jackson’s seasons he’d be a All-Pro.
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