GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Here's a look at the Green Bay Packers' Pro Bowl selections and snubs:
Aaron Rodgers, QB, sixth Pro Bowl selection: It wasn't that long ago when everyone was trying to figure what’s wrong with Rodgers. But here’s Rodgers sitting at second in the NFL this season in touchdown passes (32), fifth in passer rating (100.3) and sixth in passing yards (3,781). Rodgers leads the NFL in games this season with multiple touchdowns and no interceptions (eight). Four weeks ago, when the Packers were at 4-6, Rodgers said he thought the Packers could run the table. They've won four straight since then and are back in position to make the playoffs thanks in large part to their quarterback. Don't expect Rodgers to actually play in the Pro Bowl. He opted out last year after knee surgery and said earlier Tuesday: "It's always a good thing to get nominated, but I don't plan on playing in it."
T.J. Lang, G, first Pro Bowl selection: Rodgers has praised his right guard several times this season, calling him "a warrior" for playing through several injuries. Lang missed only three games this season after he suffered a broken left foot and was originally told he might miss up to six weeks. Lang, who was a Pro Bowl alternate each of the past two seasons, couldn't have asked for a better time to be recognized. He's entering the final year of his contract and will be a free agent in the offseason if he doesn't reach a contract extension with the Packers.
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, S, first Pro Bowl selection: The first Packers safety to make it since Nick Collins was picked three years in a row (2008-2010). Clinton-Dix leads the Packers with five interceptions, which is tied with Landon Collins of the Giants for most picks by a safety this season. Clinton-Dix hasn't missed a single snap this season.
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Jordy Nelson, WR: After missing all of last season because of a torn ACL, Nelson leads the NFL with 12 touchdown catches. He also ranks seventh in receptions (82) and eighth in receiving yards (1,037). He's one of the leading contenders for the NFL's comeback player of the year. Nelson narrowly missed out on his second Pro Bowl; he was a first alternate at receiver.
David Bakhtiari, T; Bryan Bulaga, T: The Packers' starting tackles both had cases for the Pro Bowl. They've anchored an offensive line that has been forced to pass protect an inordinate amount of time given the Packers' lack of a running game. Bakhtiari was at least voted a first alternate.
Mike Daniels, DT: An alternate last year, Daniels did nothing to hurt his case this season. He has been the anchor on a defensive line that has helped the Packers rank in the top 10 all season against the run.