Pro Bowl 2017: AFC, NFC Voting Results, Selections and Alternates

The Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots have dominated their respective conferences all season. So logic would dictate the 2017 Pro Bowl rosters, announced Tuesday, would be spearheaded by ‘Boys and Pats.

Not exactly. 

To the surprise of some, it’s the Oakland Raiders and Atlanta Falcons who lead their respective conferences in selections for the NFL’s All-Star exhibition. The Raiders, who clinched their first playoff berth since 2002 last week, lead all teams with seven selections.

Quarterback Derek Carr, wide receiver Amari Cooper and linebacker Khalil Mack lead the way as proof of the excellent job general manager Reggie McKenzie has done crafting the young roster. Carr had emerged as an outside MVP candidate before tapering off the last two weeks, while Cooper and Mack look like perennial selections at their respective positions.

Offensive tackle Donald Penn, guard Kelechi Osemele, center Rodney Hudson and safety Reggie Nelson will join the aforementioned trio.

The Falcons have an NFC-high six players making the trip, with quarterback Matt Ryan, running back Devonta Freeman and wide receiver Julio Jones leading the charge. Atlanta leads the NFL in scoring and is second in total yards. Jones leads the NFL in receiving yards despite missing the last two games due to injury.

Center Alex Mack, linebacker Vic Beasley and kicker Matt Bryant were also selected. 

The Cowboys were …

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