The Minnesota Vikings’ strong 10-2 start to the season has led to several players gaining early recognition in the Pro Bowl fan voting, as revealed by the NFL on Monday. Four Vikings lead their respective positions in votes among NFC players: wide receiver Justin Jefferson, outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel, cornerback Byron Murphy Jr., and long snapper Andrew DePaola, despite being sidelined for a month due to injury. Jefferson and DePaola currently top the NFL at their positions in voting.
Jonathan Greenard ranks second behind Van Ginkel among NFC outside linebackers in votes. Several other Vikings are also in the top 10 for their positions, including center Garrett Bradbury, fullback C.J. Ham, free safety Camryn Bynum, strong safety Josh Metellus, quarterback Sam Darnold, running back Aaron Jones, and wide receiver Trent Sherfield in the “special teams player” category.
As a team, the Vikings have received the fourth-highest number of Pro Bowl votes, trailing only the Lions, Ravens, and Chiefs. Jefferson, who is second in the NFL in receiving yards, is likely on track for his fourth Pro Bowl appearance, assuming he stays healthy. Even with a career-low average of 86.5 receiving yards per game, he remains in contention for a second first-team All-Pro selection.
Both Van Ginkel and Greenard have earned strong consideration for the Pro Bowl with their standout performances, while Murphy, with five interceptions, also has a good chance of making the cut. This would be a first-time Pro Bowl appearance for each of the three players.
DePaola and Ham could also make the Pro Bowl, largely due to limited competition at their positions, assuming DePaola returns to action soon. Other Vikings who merit consideration include Darnold, Brian O’Neill, Metellus, and Blake Cashman.
The 2025 Pro Bowl Games will take place on Sunday, February 2, in Orlando. Voting is divided equally between players, coaches, and fans, with Viking fans encouraged to cast their votes.
