With two weeks left in the 2025 NFL regular season, the Pro Bowl quarterbacks have been announced - and as always, the selections are sparking plenty of debate. The league revealed that Dak Prescott (Cowboys), Matthew Stafford (Rams), and Sam Darnold (Seahawks) will represent the NFC, while the AFC will send Drake Maye (Patriots), Josh Allen (Bills), and Justin Herbert (Chargers).
That’s a solid lineup of talent, no doubt. But it’s hard to ignore the names that didn’t make the cut - especially Jordan Love and Bo Nix, two quarterbacks who’ve quietly (and not-so-quietly) put together seasons worthy of serious recognition.
Let’s start in the NFC. Dak Prescott has the numbers - 68.5% completion rate, 4,175 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions.
On paper, that’s a Pro Bowl résumé. But context matters.
Much of that production has come while the Cowboys were playing from behind, and with Dallas out of playoff contention, the impact of those stats feels a little hollow. Prescott leads the league in passing attempts and completions, which speaks to volume more than efficiency or team success.
Meanwhile, Jordan Love has been steering the Packers into playoff contention - and doing it with less fanfare, fewer attempts, and more wins. He’s completed 66.5% of his passes for 3,381 yards and 23 touchdowns with just six interceptions.
That’s a cleaner stat line, especially considering he’s operating in a run-heavy offense that doesn’t ask him to throw 40 times a game. Love also had a scare after taking a hard hit against the Bears, but there’s optimism he’ll be back for Week 17 - and if he is, he’s got a chance to lead Green Bay to a division title.
That’s not just Pro Bowl-worthy - that’s franchise-quarterback material.
Then there’s Sam Darnold, who’s had a strong year in Seattle, stepping into a starting role and helping keep the Seahawks competitive. And while Matthew Stafford’s veteran leadership in L.A. continues to be valuable, it’s fair to argue that Love’s impact - both statistically and in the standings - has been more significant.
Over in the AFC, Bo Nix is making a compelling case of his own. No, he wasn’t likely to unseat Josh Allen or Drake Maye - both of whom have had standout seasons. But the comparison to Justin Herbert is where things get interesting.
Nix, in his second year out of Oregon, has thrown for more yards than Herbert (3,608 to 3,491), more total touchdowns (28 to 27), and fewer interceptions (10 to 12), all while leading his team to the No. 1 seed in the conference. That’s not just good - that’s elite-level production, especially for a young quarterback still adjusting to the speed of the NFL.
His completion percentage (63.2%) trails Herbert’s slightly (66.5%), but the overall body of work favors Nix. And unlike Herbert, Nix has been the driving force behind a team that’s winning consistently.
Pro Bowl selections will never be perfect. With so much talent across the league, deserving players are always going to be left out. But when you look at what Jordan Love and Bo Nix have done this season - not just in the box score, but in terms of wins, leadership, and elevating their teams - it’s tough not to feel like they were overlooked.
The Pro Bowl is a celebration of the league’s best, but it’s also a snapshot in time - and this season, that snapshot might be missing a couple of key faces.