Minnesota named eight captains for 2025: Justin Jefferson, J.J. McCarthy, Aaron Jones, Brian O’Neill on offense; Harrison Smith, Josh Metellus, Jonathan Greenard on defense; Andrew DePaola on special teams.

Jefferson remains the offense’s centerpiece, while McCarthy earns the captain patch in his first year as starter. O’Neill anchors the line, Jones provides steady backfield value, and the defensive leaders—Smith, Metellus, Greenard—shape the defense. DePaola’s return as specials captain adds stability on special teams.

For fantasy managers, this paints a portrait of stability and clear roles. Jefferson’s target ceiling stays high, McCarthy’s leadership could translate to efficiency, and Jones should keep a large share of backfield touches. Defensive captains may reduce big plays, while DePaola’s snap cadence could influence field-position dynamics.

Lamar Jackson secured a prominent position in the 2024 NFL All-Pro Team, edging out Josh Allen at quarterback. Jackson's impressive performance garnered him 30 first-place votes, making it his second consecutive selection and third overall, a feat only surpassed by legends like Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers. Unanimous selections included Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson, with Jefferson expressing gratitude for the recognition.

Joining Jackson from the Baltimore Ravens, who finished 12-5, were linebacker Roquan Smith, cornerback Marlon Humphrey, and fullback Patrick Ricard. The NFC-leading Detroit Lions had four representatives, showcasing their strength this season.

Nine players from the Baltimore Ravens, including two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson, have been selected for the Pro Bowl Games, leading the AFC roster. The Detroit Lions follow closely with seven players, while the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles each have six representatives. Notably, Patrick Mahomes missed the Pro Bowl for the first time since becoming the Kansas City Chiefs' starting quarterback, despite being a three-time Super Bowl MVP.

Buffalo's Josh Allen will start for the AFC, with Jackson and Cincinnati's Joe Burrow as backups. The NFC starting quarterback is Jared Goff from Detroit. This year's selections highlight several remarkable achievements, such as Saquon Barkley's 2,000-yard rushing milestone and Kyle Juszczyk's record ninth Pro Bowl as a fullback.

The NFL has unveiled the rosters for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, showcasing talent from 28 of the league's 32 teams. The Baltimore Ravens topped the list with nine selections, followed closely by the Detroit Lions with seven. Other notable teams include the Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, and Kansas City Chiefs, each contributing multiple players. However, the Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, and Tennessee Titans were left out entirely, although replacements may still emerge from these squads.

Set to take place in Orlando on February 2, the Pro Bowl will feature a skills competition and a flag football game, coached by NFL legends Peyton and Eli Manning. Among the surprising omissions is Lions safety Kerby Joseph, who led the league in interceptions yet failed to secure a spot despite high fan voting. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will also miss the event, marking a first in his career as a starter.

Nine players from the Baltimore Ravens, including standout quarterback Lamar Jackson, have been named to the Pro Bowl Games roster, leading the league in selections. The Detroit Lions followed closely with seven players, while both the Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles secured six spots each. Notably absent from the AFC roster is Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs' star quarterback, marking the first time he has not been selected since taking over as the starter.

Among the notable selections, Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow will serve as backups to Buffalo's Josh Allen, the AFC's starting quarterback. The NFC will see Jared Goff lead as the starting quarterback, with Sam Darnold also making the roster. Saquon Barkley will represent the NFC as the starting running back, having achieved the remarkable feat of rushing for over 2,000 yards.

Rookie quarterbacks Jayden Daniels, Brock Bowers, and Jared Verse stand out among the first-time Pro Bowl selections. The Pro Bowl Games, now in their third year, have transitioned from a full-contact game to a week of skills competitions culminating in a flag football game. This year's event will take place in Central Florida, finishing with a seven-on-seven matchup on February 2, coached by Peyton and Eli Manning.