FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Joey Bosa and Keenan Allen Earn Starting Nods

The will be represented by DE and WR Keenan Allen at the in Orlando, Fla., the NFL announced Tuesday evening. Both were named starters for the AFC.

Additionally, Melvin Ingram was named a first alternate at defensive end and Derek Watt garnered first alternate on special teams and second alternate at fullback.

Allen will be making his third career trip to Orlando as he enters Week 16 with 90 catches for 1,046 yards and five . The 6-2 receiver has eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark for the third straight year and for the fourth time in his career. Allen currently ranks third in the AFC with his 90 receptions and 1,046 yards.

Bosa gets his second Pro Bowl nod as he enters the Raiders contest ranked second in the AFC with 10.5 sacks. The Ohio State product is third among all defensive ends in the NFL and second in the AFC with 60 total tackles. Bosa has also added 16 tackles for loss, 25 quarterback hits and forced a . The 2019 season marked the third time in his four-year career that he has posted 10 or more sacks.

Ingram, who has played in the all-star game the previous two seasons, has registered 5.5 sacks and 44 total tackles. The 2012 first-round selection has also tallied 10 tackles for loss, nine quarterback hits, one and one fumble recovery.

Watt is tied for the league lead with 15 special teams tackles this season. Coupled with his first career rushing score in Week 14 at Jacksonville, Watt is the only NFL player in 2019 with a and at least 11 special teams tackles.

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