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Welcome, fellow degenerates. This is a safe space free of judgment. You have an itch that needs scratching, and waiting until Super Bowl Sunday just isn’t an option. Below we’ll highlight rule changes, historical trends, and playing time considerations as a guide to help you construct lineups for the season’s most random game.

 

PRO BOWL RULE CHANGES 

The NFL’s version of 7-on-7, several Pro Bowl rule changes have been implemented to increase player safety and make the contest more ‘exciting’. Aside from distorting the game we’ve come to know and love, many of these changes have had a significant impact on fantasy production. A majority of the information in this section will help shape our player pool and inform our roster-building decisions. 

* Offensive alignment: The offense must have a tight end and running back on the field at all times. Because there are only two TEs on each roster, it leads to increased playing time for the position. I’ll repeat that: The offense must have a tight end on the field at all times. There are only two tight ends selected to each conference’s Pro Bowl roster. Playing time is more secure for them than for any other skill position.

* Defensive alignment: The Pro Bowl requires that defenses must only use 4-3 defensive alignment, not allowing them to use nickel (five defensive backs) or dime (six defensive backs) packages. The defense is allowed to utilize Cover 2 and press coverage but is not allowed to blitz. Limiting a defense to four DBs has a profound impact on its ability to cover tight ends. In many cases, linebackers not selected for their coverage ability will find themselves one-on-one with TEs who were selected for their pass-catching ability.

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