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Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cris Carter, left, talks with Thursday Night Football analyst Michael Irvin, right, before an NFL football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Washington Redskins, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
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Pro Bowl Draft 2015: TV Schedule, Live Stream and NFL Players Pool

Donald WoodJan 20, 2015

The 2015 NFL Pro Bowl is the NFL’s All-Star Game, but unlike many of the other sports in the United States, the teams are selected in fantasy football format in order to make the matchups more interesting for the fans.

The two team captains who will be in charge of making the selections will be Hall of Fame wide receivers Cris Carter and Michael Irvin. There will also be player captains, including Houston defensive end J.J. Watt, Pittsburgh wide receiver Antonio Brown, Cleveland cornerback Joe Haden and Dallas running back DeMarco Murray.

Bleacher Report NFL analysts Chris Simms and Jonathan Vilma shared their take on the annual event in the video below:

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Here is all the vital viewing information needed for football fans to enjoy the 2015 NFL Pro Bowl draft and the entire player pool to select from for Team Carter and Team Irvin.

When: Wednesday, January 21

Start Time: 8 p.m. ET

Watch: NFL Network

Live Stream: NFL Network Online

QB Tom Brady, NE Andrew Luck, Ind Peyton Manning, Den
Tony Romo, Dal Ben Roethlisberger, Pit Aaron Rodgers, GB
RB Le'Veon Bell, Pit Jamaal Charles, KC Arian Foster, Hou
Marshawn Lynch, Sea LeSean McCoy, Phi DeMarco Murray, Dal
FB John Kuhn, GB Marcel Reece, Oak
WR Antonio Brown, Pit Dez Bryant, Dal A.J. Green, Cin
T.Y. Hilton, Ind Calvin Johnson, Det Julio Jones, Atl
Jordy Nelson, GB Demaryius Thomas, Den
TE Jimmy Graham, NO Rob Gronkowski, NE Julius Thomas, Den
Greg Olsen, Car
OT Ryan Clady, Den Tyron Smith, Dal Trent Williams, Was
Joe Thomas, Cle Joe Staley, SF Jason Peters, Phi
C Travis Frederick, Dal Jason Kelce, Phi Nick Mangold, NYJ
Maurkice Pouncey, Pit
OG Jahri Evans, NO Mike Iupati, SF Kyle Long, Chi
Zack Martin, Dal Marshal Yanda, Bal Josh Sitton, GB
DE Calais Campbell, Ari Mario Williams, Buf J.J. Watt, Hou
DeMarcus Ware, Den Cameron Wake, Mia Robert Quinn, STL
DT Marcell Dareus, Buf Aaron Donald, STL Gerald McCoy, TB
Kyle Williams, Buf Ndamukong Suh, Det Dontari Poe, KC
OLB Connor Barwin, Phi Elvis Dumervil, Bal Tamba Hali, KC
Justin Houston, KC Clay Matthews, GB Von Miller, Den
ILB Luke Kuechly, Car C.J. Mosley, Bal Bobby Wagner, Sea
Lawrence Timmons, Pit
CB Vontae Davis, Ind Brent Grimes, Mia Joe Haden, Cle
Chris Harris, Den Aqib Talib, Den Richard Sherman, Sea
Darrelle Revis, NE Patrick Peterson, Ari
S Kam Chancellor, Sea Tashaun Gipson, Cle Eric Weddle, SD
T.J. Ward, Den Earl Thomas, Sea Glover Quin, Det
K Stephen Gostkowski, NE Adam Vinatieri, Ind
P Kevin Huber, Cin Pat McAfee, Ind
PR Devin Hester, Atl Darren Sproles, Phi
ST Justin Bethel, Ari Matthew Slater, NE
Arizona WR Larry Fitzgerald CB Antonio Cromartie
Baltimore RB Justin Forsett OLB Terrell Suggs P Sam Koch
FB Kyle Juszczyk ST Jacoby Jones
Denver WR Emmanuel Sanders RB C.J. Anderson
Detroit WR Golden Tate LB DeAndre Levy QB Matthew Stafford
S James Ihedigbo
Green Bay OT David Bakhtiari OG T.J. Lang RB Eddie Lacy
LB Julius Peppers CB Sam Shields WR Randall Cobb
CB Tramon Williams
Houston T Duane Brown WR DeAndre Hopkins C Chris Myers
Indianapolis S Mike Adams ILB D'Qwell Jackson
Jacksonville DT Sen'Derrick Marks
New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. DE Jason Pierre-Paul
New York Jets OT D'Brickashaw Ferguson RB Chris Ivory DE Sheldon Richardson
DT Muhammad Wilkerson
Oakland S Charles Woodson OLB Khalil Mack
Philadelphia K Cody Parkey OG Evan Mathis S Chris Maragos
DT Fletcher Cox WR Jeremy Maclin
San Diego TE Antonio Gates ST Darrell Stuckey QB Philip Rivers
San Francisco S Antoine Bethea OG Alex Boone ILB Chris Borland
DT Justin Smith RB Frank Gore
Seattle DE Michael Bennett K Steven Hauschka OT Russell Okung
QB Russell Wilson C Max Unger
Tampa Bay LB Lavonte David
Washington OLB Ryan Kerrigan RB Alfred Morris

*All roster information via NFL.com.

**Roster Changes: Matthew Stafford replaced Peyton ManningJeremy Maclin replaced Demaryius Thomas; Golden Tate then replaced Maclin; Jon Dorenbos was addedDrew Brees replaced Ben Roethlisberger; Emmanuel Sanders replaced Julio Jones; Geno Atkins replaced Ndamukong Suh; Odell Beckham Jr. replaced Calvin Johnson; Duane Brown replaced Jason Peters; Justin Forsett replaced Arian Foster and LeSean McCoy pulled out. Follow along with all the roster changes on NFL.com.

Most Intriguing Player in the Draft: J.J. Watt, DE, Houston Texans

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 28:  J.J. Watt #99 of the Houston Texans in action on the field during their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium on December 28, 2014 in Houston, Texas.  (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

There is no shortage of talented players taking part in the 2015 Pro Bowl, but the game is a glorified vacation for many of the stars selected. One player who will not take the event lightly is Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt.

Watt has been arguably the most dominant defensive force since debuting in the NFL and his stats back that statement up. In 16 games this season, he racked up 78 combined tackles, 20.5 sacks, 10 pass deflections, four forced fumbles and an interception returned for a touchdown.

Add in his three receiving touchdowns on offense, and there is no doubt Watt is one of the most physically gifted players in the league. What makes him truly dangerous, though, is the tenacity and work ethic he approaches every snap with.

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 28:  A Houston Texans fan holds a  J.J. Watt sign in the stands during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium on December 28, 2014 in Houston, Texas.  (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

When asked about the effect Watt could have on an offensive game plan, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco told Aaron Wilson of The Baltimore Sun, “I know at the end of the game, I felt him a little bit. It felt like I was getting hit in the back every time I let go of a pass, but that's the name of the game. He's a good player. They created a lot of havoc and caused a lot of disruption.”

Watt played so well this season that the Associated Press voted him as an All-Pro defensive end and a second team All-Pro defensive tackle, according to Sports Illustrated. As Bleacher Report’s Ty Schalter pointed out, that’s likely both a compliment and an issue for the writers voting:

Regardless of what position he plays during the Pro Bowl, there is no doubt Watt will be going at 100 percent. He is a football player through and through, and he will be looking to leave a lasting imprint on the Pro Bowl.

There are always players who don’t care as much as the others in the Pro Bowl, and if one of those big names is on the offensive line across from Watt, there is at least one quarterback who will be getting sacked early and often.

With plenty of rest since Houston was eliminated from the postseason, Watt should attack this game as a serious test and blow his competition out of the water. This could legitimately get ugly for the offense squaring off against him if they don’t take it serious.

*Stats via NFL.com.

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