Raiders and Falcons lead Pro Bowl rosters



NEW YORK (AP) _ The Raiders and Falcons have landed a total of 13 players on the Pro Bowl roster.



The Raiders have a league-high seven players, including quarterback Derek Carr, wide receiver Amari Cooper and center Rodney Hudson. Defensive end Khalil Mack, safety Reggie Nelson, guard Kelechi Osemele and tackle Donald Penn were also picked from the Raiders.



The Falcons’ six Pro Bowl selections include running back Devonta Freeman, wide receiver Julio Jones, center Alex Mack and quarterback Matt Ryan on the offense side, along with outside linebacker Vic Beasley and kicker Matt Bryant.



Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott from Dallas, and Kansas City’s Tyreek Hill are among 20 first-timers on the roster.



New England quarterback Tom Brady was picked for the 12th time in his career.

Cleveland tackle Joe Thomas and Arizona wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald were selected for the 10th time.

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