"SAN FRANCISCO -- Six San Francisco 49ers players were selected for the Pro Bowl Games. The same number of players were selected from the Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, and Seattle Seahawks. MORE: Brock Purdy has 5 touchdowns passes as 49ers improve to 11-4 Six 49ers Selected San Francisco's Kyle Juszczyk is heading to his 10th Pro Bowl, the most ever by a fullback. Niners left tackle Trent Williams is the fourth offensive lineman selected to 12 Pro Bowls since 1970, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Bruce Matthews (14), Randall McDaniel (12) and Will Shields (12)."
"Other Niners mainstays selected are George Kittle and Christian McCafferey and they are also joined by first-time Pro Bowler linebacker Luke Gifford and second-time Pro Bowler longsnapper Jon Weeks. Pro Bowl Games in SF Player selections were determined by the consensus votes of fans, players and coaches, with each group's vote counting as one-third toward the total tally. This is the fourth year of the Pro Bowl Games after the NFL eliminated its full-contact all-star game and replaced it with weeklong skills competitions and a flag football game."
Six San Francisco 49ers players earned Pro Bowl Games selections, equaling the totals from the Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks. Kyle Juszczyk reached his 10th Pro Bowl, a record for fullbacks, while Trent Williams marked his 12th selection among elite offensive linemen. George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey were named along with first-time Pro Bowler Luke Gifford and second-time longsnapper Jon Weeks. Selections were determined by equal-weight votes from fans, players and coaches. The Pro Bowl Games feature weeklong skills competitions and a flag football game in San Francisco ahead of the Super Bowl, coached by Jerry Rice and Steve Young.
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