2024 Pro Bowl snubs: Josh Allen, Antoine Winfield Jr. among notable names not selected to all star NFL roster

The NFL's Pro Bowl roster is a collection of the crème de la crème players, showcasing their exceptional performance throughout the season. However, the selection process is not flawless and inevitably, there are deserving players overlooked. Voting for the Pro Bowl is split three ways among fans, players, and coaches, and occasionally, some players miss out when they shouldn't. Five such players were overlooked for the 2024 Pro Bowl roster.

Despite being a strong contender for MVP, Josh Allen was surprisingly absent from the Pro Bowl roster. The quarterback for the Buffalo Bills navigated his team on a comeback path and positioned them at the verge of clinching the top spot in the AFC East. Even though his interceptions may count against him, Allen's crucial contribution to the Bills' progress this season is undeniable. He boasts similar stats to some who made the Pro Bowl cut and has had more touchdowns, fourth-quarter comebacks, and game-winning drives than Patrick Mahomes this season. Not to mention his considerable contribution on the ground.

Antoine Winfield's absence from the Pro Bowl roster is another surprising decision. His performance for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season has been undeniably strong. Over the course of 16 games and taking part in 98% of the Bucs' defensive plays, Winfield racked up 12 pass breakups, three interceptions, five forced fumbles, five sacks, and 117 total tackles. His dominance on the field has been pivotal for the Bucs' NFC South title ambitions.

Despite the fierce competition for a spot among receivers, Brandon Aiyuk proved himself as one of the most efficient this season. Though he didn't receive as many opportunities as those who made the cut, Aiyuk managed to produce similar output. With an average of 87.8 yards per game, Aiyuk found himself leading the league with 18.3 yards per reception. His phenomenal performance, despite significantly fewer targets, positions him sixth in the league for receiving yards.

Breece Hall, even without the assistance of his lead Jets player, had a particularly noteworthy resurgence following his ACL recovery, cementing himself as a strong candidate for the Pro Bowl. As the focal point of attack for rival defenses stemming from the Jets' lackluster passing game, Hall still shone as a versatile player on both running and catching fronts. His total scrimmage yards for the season tied for ninth in the NFL.

The case for L’Jarius Sneed is a compelling one. While his habit of attracting penalties may have counted against him, his overall contribution to his team should not be underestimated. Sneed's season, boasting 14 pass breakups, two interceptions, and 78 tackles, rivals those on the Pro Bowl roster. Besides, his defensive skills have restricted opponents to a completion rate of only 51% when targeting him and held them to a passer rating of 56.2. Notably, Sneed hasn't let any receiving touchdowns slip past him this season.