A People’s Pro Bowl – Updated

Last month, we at the People’s Pigskin offered a two-part guide for those who wanted to use fantasy football (instead of Q ratings) to make their selections for this year’s Pro Bowl. Since the fan ballots are due Monday, we thought we’d update you on which players are producing the numbers that would make them worthy of the NFL’s all-star game.

Quarterback (3 per conference). AFC: Tom Brady (242 points in standard ESPN leagues), Peyton Manning (227), Philip Rivers (226). NFC: Aaron Rodgers (245), Michael Vick (242), Drew Brees (224).

Running back (3). AFC: Arian Foster (258), Peyton Hillis (207), Darren McFadden (189). NFC: Adrian Peterson (213), LeSean McCoy (191), Michael Turner (185).

Wide receiver (4). AFC: Dwayne Bowe (168), Brandon Lloyd (166), Andre Johnson (153), Terrell Owens (147). NFC: Calvin Johnson (162), Greg Jennings (161), Roddy White (159), DeSean Jackson (140).

Fullback (1). AFC: Mike Tolbert (140). NFC: Earnest Graham (30).

Tight end (2). AFC: Antonio Gates (134), Marcedes Lewis (104). NFC: Vernon Davis (107), Jason Witten (106).

Offensive line (3 tackles, 3 guards and 2 centers). Our friends at Trench Fantasy post weekly spreadsheets about the fantasy impact of the folks in the trenches. According to them, the top lines for protecting passers are the Indianapolis Colts, the New Orleans Saints and the Dallas Cowboys. The top lines for protecting runners are the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Defensive end (3). AFC: Jason Babin (142 points in an ESPN league that uses individual defensive players), Robert Mathis (136), Matt Shaughnessy (118). NFC: Justin Tuck (191), Osi Umenyiora (165), Julius Peppers (162).

Defensive tackle (3). AFC: Kyle Williams (147), Haloti Ngata (135), Ahtyba Rubin (130). NFC: Ndamukong Suh (152), Barry Cofield (119), Darnell Dockett (109).

Outside linebacker (3). AFC: James Harrison (241), Cameron Wake (194), Shaun Phillips (173). NFC: James Anderson (248), Chad Greenway (228), Jon Beason (196).

Inside linebacker (2). AFC: Jerod Mayo (262), Stephen Tulloch (250). NFC: Brian Urlacher (250), London Fletcher (238).

Cornerback (3). AFC: Cortland Finnegan (185), Devin McCourty (181), Bryant McFadden (177). NFC: Terrell Thomas (226), DeAngelo Hall (216), Charles Woodson (196).

Strong safety (1). AFC: Donte Whitner (214). NFC: Roman Harper (210).

Free safety (1). AFC: T.J. Ward (216). NFC: Kerry Rhodes (208).

Kicker (1). AFC: Dan Carpenter (115 in standard ESPN leagues). NFC: David Akers (131).

Punter (1). AFC: Mike Scifres (48.2 yards per punt, according to NFL.com). NFC: Mat McBriar (also 48.2)

Kick returner (1). AFC: Brad Smith (27.9 yards per return, according to NFL.com; yes, Antonio Brown has a higher average, but he’s only returned 9 kicks this season). NFC: Stefan Logan (28.8; yes, Devin Hester has a higher average, but he’s only returned 10 kicks).

Special teams player (1). You’re on your own here.

Now that you’re informed, go ahead and vote wisely. Not just for the Pro Bowl, but also on the People’s Pigskin poll about whether to start Antonio Gates and/or Randy McMichael on Thursday night. We’ll be back with the results.