The official results of this year’s Pro Bowl Games voting have been announced and the 11-4 Chargers are sending five players to the annual event.
Quarterback Justin Herbert, offensive tackle Joe Alt, edge
rusher Tuli Tuipulotu, safety Derwin James, and kicker Cameron Dicker were all named to this year’s all-star event with Dicker being the lone starter of the group. Edge rusher Khalil Mack, cornerback Donte Jackson, fullback Scott Matlock, and special-teamer Del’Shawn Phillips were all named as alternates.
Herbert has quietly put together an impressive season despite throwing 12 interceptions (his second most in a single season). Given that he’s had to navigate one of the worst pass protections in the NFL for the majority of the year, he’s still thrown for over 3,400 yards and while scoring 27 touchdowns (25 passing, two rushing).
Even without playing most of the year due to a season-ending injury, Alt was one of the best tackles in the league before going down and his strong play seemingly left a big impression on the voters to still pick him as one of the top-three at his position in the AFC.
Tuipulotu has broken out in a big way in year three with 13 sacks and 20 tackles for loss entering Week 17. Both numbers are career highs and dating back to last season, he’s recorded 23 sacks over his past 25 games played. It’s safe to say that Tuli has officially arrived in the NFL.
After being named named a Second-Team All-Pro has a slot defender in 2024, James is having another standout season with 86 tackles, six tackles for loss, two sacks, two interceptions, six pass breakups, and a forced fumble. He’s been playing lights out for one of the league’s best defenses and the Bolts would not be 11-4 without him.
Lastly, Dicker makes his first Pro Bowl after being one of the biggest snubs from a year ago. The league’s most-accurate kicker in history (min. 100 kicks) is finally getting some of the recognition he so rightfully deserves, but it’s better late than never.
