Detroit Lions shorted for Pro Bowl

Every year the Pro Bowl rosters come out, several deserving players are left out in the cold.  This year, a few Lions can say they should be going to Honolulu, but only one will actually make the trip. Wide Receiver Calvin Johnson was named to his second Pro Bowl (surprise!) this year, after having a spectacular season.  Many point to Johnson as the best wideout in the league and he should get MVP consideration. Sadly, Johnson is the only Lion who will represent the team in Honolulu.  Leading the snubs is quarterback Matthew Stafford.  Instead of Stafford, Giants quarterback Eli Manning will make the trip to Hawaii. I’ll let the numbers talk for me here, although it should be noted that Stafford’s team has a better record and has clinched a playoff spot already. Stafford (10-5) 385/604 (63.7%) 4,518 yards  36tds  14int  96.6 rating Manning (8-7) 335/556 (60.3%) 4,587 yards  26tds  16int  90.3 rating So Manning has thrown for 70 more yards than Stafford and that’s it.  Stafford has h...