The 2005 Pro Bowl was the NFL's all-star game for the 2004 season. The game was played February 13, 2005, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii. The final score was AFC 38 – NFC 27. The most valuable player was Peyton Manning of the Colts. The game holds the record as the latest Pro Bowl played during the calendar year, and formerly the latest NFL game; this record was subsequently tied when Super Bowl LVI was played on February 13, 2022.
Game summary The game started off slowly. The AFC was forced to punt away its first possession, and the NFC missed a field goal from 43 yards out. Two plays later, the AFC opened up scoring with a 62-yard pass from Peyton Manning to his Indianapolis Colts teammate, Marvin Harrison. The NFC drove back quickly, but Donovan McNabb's pass was intercepted by Joey Porter. Manning then hooked up with Hines Ward for a 41-yard score, and the AFC led 14–0. The NFC came back with a time consuming drive that spanned the end of the first quarter to the beginning of the second, and ended with a 12-yard run by Brian Westbrook to bring the NFC within 7. However, David Akers' attempted onside kick would prove costly, as Ward recovered the kick and returned it 39 yards for a score, the first ever kickoff return for a touchdown in Pro Bowl history. Daunte Culpepper attempted to bring the NFC back, but was intercepted by Takeo Spikes. That interception led to another Manning touchdown, this time a 12-yard pass to Antonio Gates which gave the AFC a comfortable 28–7 lead. The NFC once again came down the field, led by Culpepper, but the drive was not without problems. On the second play, Torry Holt caught a pass but was hit by Tory James, causing a fumble. John Lynch recovered the fumble for the AFC, but the play was negated after a penalty on Marcus Stroud. Akers ended up kicking a 33-yard field goal to bring the score to 28–10, which is how the first half ended.
The third quarter was all NFC, who started off the half by scoring within the first 3 minutes, when Michael Vick hit Holt with a 27-yard pass to make the score 28–17. They later picked off Tom Brady when Lito Sheppard intercepted a pass on the NFC 31. The drive ended when Vick ran it in from 3 yards out, making the score 28–24. Adam Vinatieri and Akers then traded field goals before LaDainian Tomlinson added a rushing touchdown to make the score 38–27. The NFC made one final drive late in the game, but Vick was intercepted (the third pick of the game for the AFC) by Nate Clements, and Drew Brees kneeled to end the game. Manning, whose 3 passing TDs led the AFC's offense, won the Most Valuable Player award while Vick was called the greatest of all time by the announcers.
Scoring Summary AFC – TD Marvin Harrison 62 yd pass from Peyton Manning (Adam Vinatieri kick) – 8:44 1st AFC – TD Hines Ward 41 yd pass from Peyton Manning (Vinatieri kick) – 2:57 1st NFC – TD Brian Westbrook 12 yd run (David Akers kick) – 12:15 2nd AFC – TD Hines Ward 39 yd kickoff return (Vinatieri kick) – 12:01 2nd AFC – TD Antonio Gates 12 yd pass from Peyton Manning (Vinatieri kick) – 6:01 2nd NFC – FG David Akers 33 yd – 1:45 2nd NFC – TD Torry Holt 27 yd pass from Michael Vick (Akers kick) – 11:19 3rd NFC – TD Michael Vick 3 yd run (Akers kick) – 4:10 3rd AFC – FG Adam Vinatieri 44 yd – 14:19 4th NFC – FG David Akers 29 yd – 9:07 4th AFC – TD LaDainian Tomlinson 4 yd run (Vinatieri kick) – 5:56 4th
AFC roster
Offense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Quarterback Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Tom Brady, New England Drew Brees, San DiegoRunning back Curtis Martin, N.Y. Jets LaDainian Tomlinson, San Diego Edgerrin James, Indianapolis Corey Dillon, New England Rudi Johnson, Cincinnati Jerome Bettis, PittsburghFullback Tony Richardson, Kansas CityWide receiver Marvin Harrison, Indianapolis Chad Johnson, Cincinnati Andre Johnson, Houston Hines Ward, PittsburghTight end Antonio Gates, San Diego Tony Gonzalez, Kansas CityOffensive tackle Jonathan Ogden, Baltimore Willie Anderson, Cincinnati Tarik Glenn, Indianapolis Willie Roaf, Kansas City Marvel Smith, PittsburghOffensive guard Alan Faneca, Pittsburgh Will Shields, Kansas City Brian Waters, Kansas CityCenter Kevin Mawae, N.Y. Jets Jeff Hartings, Pittsburgh Source
Defense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Defensive end Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis Jason Taylor, Miami John Abraham, N.Y. Jets Aaron Smith, PittsburghDefensive tackle Sam Adams, Buffalo Marcus Stroud, Jacksonville Richard Seymour, New England John Henderson, JacksonvilleOutside linebacker Takeo Spikes, Buffalo Terrell Suggs, Baltimore Joey Porter, PittsburghInside linebacker James Farrior, Pittsburgh Ray Lewis, Baltimore Tedy Bruschi, New EnglandCornerback Champ Bailey, Denver Tory James, Cincinnati Chris McAlister, Baltimore Patrick Surtain, Miami Nate Clements, BuffaloFree safety John Lynch, DenverStrong safety Ed Reed, Baltimore Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh
Special teams Position:Player:Alternate:Punter Shane Lechler, OaklandPlacekicker Adam Vinatieri, New EnglandKick returner Terrence McGee, BuffaloSpecial teamer Larry Izzo, New EnglandLong snapper Kendall Gammon, Kansas City Source
NFC roster
Offense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Quarterback Donovan McNabb, Philadelphia Daunte Culpepper, Minnesota Michael Vick, AtlantaRunning back Tiki Barber, N.Y. Giants Ahman Green, Green Bay Shaun Alexander, Seattle Brian Westbrook, PhiladelphiaFullback William Henderson, Green BayWide receiver Muhsin Muhammad, Carolina Joe Horn, New Orleans Javon Walker, Green Bay Terrell Owens, Philadelphia Torry Holt, St. LouisTight end Alge Crumpler, Atlanta Jason Witten, DallasOffensive tackle Walter Jones, Seattle Orlando Pace, St. Louis Tra Thomas, Philadelphia Flozell Adams, DallasOffensive guard Larry Allen, Dallas Marco Rivera, Green Bay Steve Hutchinson, SeattleCenter Olin Kreutz, Chicago Matt Birk, Minnesota
Defense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Alternate(s)Defensive end Bertrand Berry, Arizona Julius Peppers, Carolina Patrick Kerney, AtlantaDefensive tackle La'Roi Glover, Dallas Shaun Rogers, Detroit Kevin Williams, MinnesotaOutside linebacker Keith Brooking, Atlanta Marcus Washington, Washington Derrick Brooks, Tampa Bay Mark Fields, CarolinaInside linebacker Dan Morgan, Carolina Jeremiah Trotter, PhiladelphiaCornerback Ronde Barber, Tampa Bay Lito Sheppard, Philadelphia Dre' Bly, DetroitFree safety Brian Dawkins, Philadelphia Roy Williams, DallasStrong safety Michael Lewis, Philadelphia
Special teams Position:Player:Alternate:Punter Mitch Berger, New OrleansPlacekicker David Akers, PhiladelphiaKick returner Eddie Drummond, Detroit Allen Rossum, AtlantaSpecial teamer Ike Reese, PhiladelphiaLong snapper Brian Jennings, San Francisco Source
Notes: Replacement selection due to injury or vacancy Injured player; selected but did not play Replacement starter; selected as reserve "Need player"; named by coach
Number of selections per team AFC team Selections NFC team Selections Kansas City Chiefs 6 Green Bay Packers 5 Baltimore Ravens 5 St. Louis Rams 2 Tennessee Titans 0 Dallas Cowboys 5 Indianapolis Colts 5 Seattle Seahawks 3 Miami Dolphins 2 Carolina Panthers 4 Denver Broncos 2 Minnesota Vikings 3 New England Patriots 6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2 Pittsburgh Steelers 9 Chicago Bears 1 Buffalo Bills 4 Philadelphia Eagles 10 Cincinnati Bengals 4 San Francisco 49ers 1 New York Jets 3 Washington Redskins 1 Jacksonville Jaguars 2 Atlanta Falcons 5 Cleveland Browns 0 New Orleans Saints 2 Houston Texans 1 New York Giants 1 Oakland Raiders 1 Arizona Cardinals 1 San Diego Chargers 3 Detroit Lions 3
Official Referee: Bernie Kukar Umpire: Roy Ellison Head linesman: Ed Camp Line judge: Chuck Stewart Field judge: Scott Edwards Side judge: Joe Larrew Back judge: Jim Howey
2005 Pro Bowl Cheerleading Squad
Heather Joy, Arizona Cardinals Kim Kennedy, Atlanta Falcons Jamie R, Buffalo Bills Shannon McClattie, Carolina Panthers Tara Wilson, Cincinnati Bengals Brandi Redmond, Dallas Cowboys Sarah Silva, Denver Broncos Julie Rainbolt, Houston Texans Jennifer Trock, Indianapolis Colts Jill Cottingham, Jacksonville Jaguars Kendrea White, Kansas City Chiefs Jackie Villarino, Miami Dolphins Erin Frey, Minnesota Vikings Allison Preston, New England Patriots Deryn Derbigny, New Orleans Saints Kristin Medwick, Oakland Raiders Monica Devlin, Philadelphia Eagles Lisa Simmons, San Diego Chargers Jany Collaco, San Francisco 49ers Kiara Bright, Seattle Seahawks Sommer Harris, St. Louis Rams Leigh Vollmer, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Jenita Smith, Tennessee Titans Jamilla Keene, Washington Redskins Brandi Redmond, Dallas Cowboys
Stats
Most players selected from one team: AFC: Pittsburgh Steelers, 9 NFC: Philadelphia Eagles, 10 Most starters from one team: AFC Offense: Indianapolis Colts, 3 (Manning, Harrison, Glenn) AFC Defense: Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, and Denver Broncos, 2 each NFC Offense: Green Bay Packers, 4 (Green, Walker, Henderson, Rivera) NFC Defense: Philadelphia Eagles, 3 (Dawkins, Sheppard, Lewis) First time selections: AFC: 17 (7 starters) NFC: 17 (11 starters)
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