Pro Bowl Voting Wraps Up: Lions Stars Slip, But Hope Isn’t Lost
Pro Bowl fan voting has officially closed, and while Detroit Lions fans showed out in force, the final tallies delivered a few gut punches - and maybe a little extra motivation heading into the home stretch of the season.
Let’s start with the headline: linebacker Jack Campbell, who had been leading all inside linebackers in fan votes, has now slipped to No. 2.
The new leader? Rams linebacker Nate Landman - the same Landman who just racked up 10 tackles (six solo) and a tackle for loss in the Rams’ 41-34 win over the Lions this past weekend.
That performance clearly turned some heads. Meanwhile, Campbell had a strong showing himself with 14 tackles (10 solo), but the lack of a splash play like a TFL might’ve cost him just enough ground in the eyes of voters.
With Campbell sliding, the Lions now find themselves without a single player leading their position in fan voting. That’s a tough pill to swallow for a team that’s been one of the NFC’s best stories all season.
Gibbs, Goff, and St. Brown Climb
There were a few bright spots, though. Running back Jahmyr Gibbs made a late push, climbing back into the No. 2 spot after briefly dropping to third.
He’s now trailing only Christian McCaffrey among running backs, with 85,165 votes - good for eighth overall across all players. That’s a strong nod to the electric rookie’s impact this season.
Quarterback Jared Goff also made a late surge, jumping from No. 10 to No. 8 among all quarterbacks and now sitting fifth among NFC QBs. That’s a significant climb for Goff, who’s quietly put together one of the more efficient seasons in the league.
Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown also moved up, reclaiming the No. 4 spot after a brief dip to fifth. His consistency and reliability continue to earn him respect across the league - and from the fans.
Other Notables: Injuries, Slips, and Steady Hands
Punter Jack Fox is holding strong, leading all NFC punters in votes. No surprise there - Fox has been one of the most reliable legs in the league and a field-position weapon for Detroit all season.
Offensive tackle Penei Sewell, defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, and safety Brian Branch all remain in third place at their respective positions. For Branch, though, a torn Achilles likely takes him out of Pro Bowl consideration this year, even if the votes are there.
Center Graham Glasgow remains steady at No. 7, while injured safety Kerby Joseph dropped to No. 4. Tight end Sam LaPorta, also dealing with injury, has now fallen out of the top ten entirely at his position.
The Jameson Williams Snub
Perhaps the most surprising omission in the fan vote? Wide receiver Jameson Williams. Despite a breakout stretch over the last three weeks - 21 catches for 374 yards - Williams didn’t crack the top ten among wideouts.
That’s a head-scratcher when you consider that his 936 receiving yards rank 10th in the league, and his seven touchdown catches are tied for eighth. He’s outproduced several NFC receivers who did make the top ten in voting, including Romeo Doubs, Emeka Egbuka, and Tetairoa McMillian.
To put it in perspective: over the past three weeks, Williams has outgained Seattle’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba - a top vote-getter - by nearly 150 yards. Smith-Njigba has 16 catches for 228 yards in that span.
Williams? He’s become one of Goff’s go-to targets, and it’s showing up in the box score - just not in the fan vote.
Still, there’s hope. Fan voting is only one-third of the equation.
Players and coaches also get a say, and those votes tend to carry a different kind of weight - especially when it comes to guys who’ve been surging late in the season. Williams may not have the name recognition yet, but his tape speaks volumes.
Looking Ahead
The full Pro Bowl roster will be announced shortly after New Year’s Day. From there, players can opt out - whether for rest, injury, or because they’ve punched a ticket to the Super Bowl. That opens the door for alternates, who still receive the official Pro Bowl designation.
For the Lions, the hope is that players like Campbell, Gibbs, and Williams won’t need to worry about the Pro Bowl - because they’ll be preparing for something bigger. But if not, expect several Detroit names to earn their way in, whether through player and coach voting or as high-level alternates.
Either way, Detroit’s roster is loaded with deserving talent. The fan vote may not have gone their way this time, but the league is watching - and the Lions are making noise where it really counts: on the field.