Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Rashan Gary and return specialist Keisean Nixon were both among the top 10 in votes for the Pro Bowl at their respective positions as of Dec. 5.
Gary is eighth among outside linebackers. Nixon is second among return specialists.
Gary has 9.0 sacks, which ranks 15th in the NFL entering Week 14. His 17 quarterback hits rank tied for 11th, and he also has two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. In terms of pass-rush win rate, Gary is seventh among edge rushers at 19.5 percent, per PFF.
Nixon, a 2022 first-team All-Pro, leads the NFL in kickoff returns (23) and kickoff return yards (622). His long 51-yard kickoff return is the seventh longest in the NFL this season. Nixon has also returned 11 punts for 89 yards. The leading vote getter at return specialist is Rashid Shaheed, who returned a punt for a touchdown against the Packers in Week 3.
No other Packers ended up in the top 10 of the voting at their respective position.
One thing to watch over the next three weeks: Can Jordan Love, who has 22 touchdown passes this season, continue his hot streak and make a run at a Pro Bowl spot? Only four quarterbacks have thrown more touchdown passes than Love in 2023, and he’s looked like a top-10 player at the position over the last five weeks.
The “Pro Bowl Games” will be held in Orlando on Feb. 1-4.
Fans can vote on the Pro Bowl participants through Dec. 25. Voting can be done here.
