The race for the 2026 NFL Pro Bowl is heating up, with fans actively participating in the voting process. The early results reveal intriguing insights into player performances and trends across the league.
Top Vote-Getters in Pro Bowl Voting
- Drake Maye (New England Patriots): 31,452 votes
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seattle Seahawks): 27,162 votes
- Micah Parsons (Green Bay Packers): 25,155 votes
- Matthew Stafford (Los Angeles Rams): In second place, significantly behind Maye
Drake Maye’s Standout Season
Drake Maye, the young quarterback for the Patriots, has emerged as the top vote-getter. At just 23 years old, he has thrown for 3,130 yards, achieving 21 touchdowns against six interceptions. His completion rate stands at an impressive 71 percent.
In addition to his passing stats, Maye has rushed for 307 yards and two touchdowns. This performance has helped transform the Patriots’ record to 10-2, a significant turnaround from their previous seasons of 4-13.
Matthew Stafford’s Career Year
Matthew Stafford is having a career year as well. The 37-year-old Rams quarterback has thrown for 3,073 yards, with 32 touchdowns and just four interceptions. His completion rate is 66.3 percent, and he has taken 17 sacks this season.
Despite a setback against the Carolina Panthers, where he turned the ball over three times in a narrow loss, Stafford remains a strong candidate for the MVP award. The Rams currently have a record of 9-3 and are vying for the top seed in the NFC.
Notable Running Backs and Defensive Players
Among the top ten vote-getters are three notable running backs:
- Jonathan Taylor: 1,282 rushing yards, 17 total touchdowns
- Christian McCaffrey: 1,655 yards from scrimmage, 13 touchdowns
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 1,019 rushing yards, 13 total touchdowns
McCaffrey is on track to achieve over 100 receptions for the third time in his career, currently at 85.
Defensive standout Myles Garrett is ranked eighth in the fan voting, despite a case for a higher position. He has an impressive 19 sacks in just 12 games and aims to break the single-season record of 22.5 sacks held by Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt.
Conclusion
The Pro Bowl voting landscape showcases extraordinary talent across the NFL. With standout performances from young quarterbacks like Drake Maye and veterans like Matthew Stafford, the competition is fierce. Fans eagerly await the official selections as the season progresses.
