AFC vs. NFC : 2012 Pro Bowl Betting Odds

In celebration of the 2012 Pro Bowl, the NFL will host a series of community events throughout Oahu in the days leading up to the game. From tree plantings to the third annual "NFL PLAY 60 Community Blitz," the events will enable the NFL and its players to give back to the Oahu community and thank them for sharing the spirit of Aloha.

2012 NFL Pro Bowl Results - Andy Lee, David Akers Dominate Special Teams For 49ers

For those that weren't paying attention (likely most of you) the 2012 NFL Pro Bowl turned in its usual offensive fireworks as the AFC blew out the NFC 59-41. Brandon Marshall was the MVP of the game thanks to his six receptions for 176 yards and a Pro Bowl record four touchdowns. Larry Fitzgerald looked like he was on his way to an MVP performance with two touchdowns in the first quarter, but the NFC defense fell apart (well, moreso than normal for a Pro Bowl) and Marshall benefited.

The 49ers had numerous participants in the game, but as has been the case much of the season, the special teamers stood out. David Akers successfully attempted two onside kicks, with long snapper Brian Jennings recovering the second one. Andy Lee got in on the action as well, completing a pass to Patrick Peterson on a fake punt that netted a first down.

The Pro Bowl can be a bit of a joke as far as being a truly competitive affair, but it still provides some moments of entertainment.

During the Blitz, launched in partnership with NFL Players and P&G, Pro Bowl players, NFL representatives and local volunteers will take part in four service projects across Oahu on Thursday, January 26 and one on Friday, Jan. 27. The projects are designed to help local children stay healthy and active as part of NFL PLAY 60, the league's campaign to fight childhood obesity, as well as to show support for our nation's military, with four events occurring on military bases around the Island.

Three hundred and fifty students from military bases throughout the Island will participate in Play 60 Youth Football Festivals featuring football, cheerleading and fitness clinics led by NFL Players at Kaneohe Bay Marine Base and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The Blitz will also include a visit with Wounded Warriors and an NFL PLAY 60 equipment donation to Schofield Army Barracks, which will take place on Friday, Jan. 27.

Additional community events planned for Pro Bowl week include a tree planting at Waianae Boys & Girls Club, YET event, an event with 14 Make-A-Wish kids and their families following Friday's Pro Bowl practices, and a YET legacy luncheon.

In the days leading up to Pro Bowl, NFL Charities will also issue grants totaling more than $100,000 to Hawaiian non-profit organizations. The Pro Bowl will be played on Sunday, Jan. 29 and televised live on NBC at 7 p.m. ET from Aloha Stadium.

AFC Pro Bowl Roster

Offense

Quarterback

• Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh
• Philip Rivers, San Diego
• Andy Dalton, Cincinnati

Running back

• Ray Rice, Baltimore
• Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville
• Arian Foster, Houston
• Ryan Mathews, San Diego
• Willis McGahee, Denver

Fullback

• Vonta Leach, Baltimore

Wide receiver

• Mike Wallace, Pittsburgh
• A.J. Green, Cincinnati
• Brandon Marshall, Miami
• Vincent Jackson, San Diego

Tight end

• Antonio Gates, San Diego
• Jermaine Gresham, Cincinnati

Tackle

• Joe Thomas, Cleveland
• Jake Long, Miami
• D'Brickashaw Ferguson, N.Y. Jets
• Ryan Clady, Denver

Guard

• Marshal Yanda, Baltimore
• Brandon Moore, N.Y. Jets

Center

• Maurkice Pouncey, Pittsburgh
• Nick Mangold, N.Y. Jets
• Chris Myers, Houston

Defense

Defensive end

• Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis
• Andre Carter, New England
• Elvis Dumervil, Denver
• Antonio Smith, Houston

Interior linemen

• Haloti Ngata, Baltimore
• Richard Seymour, Oakland
• Geno Atkins, Cincinnati

Outside linebacker

• Terrell Suggs, Baltimore
• Von Miller, Denver
• Tamba Hali, Kansas City
• James Harrison, Pittsburgh

Inside/midde linebacker

• Ray Lewis, Baltimore
• Derrick Johnson, Kansas City

Cornerback

• Darrelle Revis, N.Y. Jets
• Champ Bailey, Denver
• Johnathan Joseph, Houston

Free safety

• Ed Reed, Baltimore
• Eric Weddle, San Diego

Strong safety

• Troy Polamalu, Pittsburgh
• Brian Dawkins, Denver

Special teams

Punter

• Shane Lechler, Oakland

Placekicker

• Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland

Kick returner

• Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh

Special-teamer

• Montell Owens, Jacksonville

Long snapper

• Jon Condo, Oakland

NFC Pro Bowl Roster

Offense

Quarterback

• Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay
• Drew Brees, New Orleans
• Cam Newton, Carolina

Running back

• LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia
• Matt Forte, Chicago
• Frank Gore, San Francisco

Fullback

• John Kuhn, Green Bay
• Michael Robinson, Seattle

Wide receiver

• Calvin Johnson, Detroit
• Larry Fitzgerald, Arizona
• Steve Smith, Carolina
• Greg Jennings, Green Bay
• y-Roddy White, Atlanta

Tight end

• Jimmy Graham, New Orleans
• Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta

Tackle

• Jason Peters, Philadelphia
• Joe Staley, San Francisco
• Jermon Bushrod, New Orleans

Guard

• Jahri Evans, New Orleans
• Carl Nicks, New Orleans
• Davin Joseph, Tampa Bay

Center

• Ryan Kalil, Carolina
• Scott Wells, Green Bay

Defense

Defensive end

• Jared Allen, Minnesota
• Jason Babin, Philadelphia
• Julius Peppers, Carolina

Interior linemen

• Justin Smith, San Francisco
• Jay Ratliff, Dallas
• B.J. Raji, Green Bay

Outside linebacker

• DeMarcus Ware, Dallas
• Clay Matthews, Green Bay
• Lance Briggs, Chicago
• Chad Greenway, Minnesota

Inside/midde linebacker

• Patrick Willis, San Francisco
• Brian Urlacher, Chicago
• London Fletcher, Washington

Cornerback

• Charles Woodson, Green Bay
• Carlos Rogers, San Francisco
• Charles Tillman, Chicago

Free safety

• Earl Thomas, Seattle
• Dashon Goldson, San Francisco

Strong safety

• Adrian Wilson, Arizona

Special teams

Punter

• Andy Lee, San Francisco

Placekicker

• David Akers, San Francisco

Kick returner

• Patrick Peterson, Arizona

Special-teamer

• Corey Graham, Chicago

NFC's smart start picks apart AFC in Pro Bowl romp

MVP DeAngelo Hall had one of his team's five interceptions and returned a fumble 34 yards for a touchdown to help the NFC match a Pro Bowl scoring record in a 55-41 victory over turnover-prone AFC in a game not nearly as interesting as the final score might suggest.

AFC quarterbacks Philip Rivers, Peyton Manning and Matt Cassel each threw first-half interceptions as the NFC blew open a 42-0 lead in a performance ugly even by the historically low standards of this game.

Fittingly for this strange contest, center Alex Mack of Cleveland scored the final touchdown with 16 seconds to play on a 67-yard pass play that featured two laterals.

Carolina's Jon Beason returned the fifth interception thrown by the AFC, and second by Matt Cassel, 59 yards for the NFC's final touchdown to match the single-team scoring record set in the NFC's 55-52 victory in 2004.