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Four Lions named Pro Bowl alternates

Four Lions were named Pro Bowl alternates for the 2017 game on Jan. 29, 2017 in Orlando, Fla. A pair of specialists - punter Sam Martin and kicker Matt Prater were named first alternates. Quarterback Matthew Stafford and cornerback Darius Slay are second alternates for the NFC squad.

  • 56 punts for 2,614 yards (48.4 gross, 43.9 net average), 19 inside the 20, 3 touchbacks
  • Second in the NFL in both gross (48.4) and net (43.9) punting average
  • Sixth in opponent punt return average (6.4)
  • Seventh in kickoff touchback percentage (70.