2012 Pro Bowl Results: Andy Lee, David Akers Dominate Special Teams For 49ers

by David Fucillo on Jan 30, 2012 6:00 AM PST in 49ers Video

For those that weren't paying attention (likely most of you) the 2012 NFL Pro Bowl turned in its usual offensive fireworks as the AFC blew out the NFC 59-41. Brandon Marshall was the MVP of the game thanks to his six receptions for 176 yards and a Pro Bowl record four touchdowns. Larry Fitzgerald looked like he was on his way to an MVP performance with two touchdowns in the first quarter, but the NFC defense fell apart (well, moreso than normal for a Pro Bowl) and Marshall benefited.

The 49ers had numerous participants in the game, but as has been the case much of the season, the special teamers stood out. David Akers successfully attempted two onside kicks, with long snapper Brian Jennings recovering the second one. Andy Lee got in on the action as well, completing a pass to Patrick Peterson on a fake punt that netted a first down.

The Pro Bowl can be a bit of a joke as far as being a truly competitive affair, but it still provides some moments of entertainment. I've posted video of the two onside kicks and the fake punt after the jump.

David Akers onside kick #1

David Akers onside kick #2

Andy Lee Fake Punt

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Nobody does it better, this two have help the niners put points on the board and have kept opponents off it all year long…

by Friscokid on Jan 30, 2012 8:12 AM PST via mobile reply actions

2 onside kicks...who is coaching?

Seahawk scrub almost botched the first one

by mrg80 on Jan 30, 2012 8:14 AM PST reply actions

Seahawks #39 was target on both kicks

and twice didn’t catch it? And this guy wears gloves? Give me a break!

by SH0ck-D on Jan 30, 2012 8:51 AM PST up reply actions

Scrub?

He’s actually pretty good. But he needs better hands…

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by mikeinsp on Jan 30, 2012 3:04 PM PST up reply actions

"Rookie" QBs ...

Dalton, looking like a vet, was outstanding. On the other hand, Newton looked like a college sophomore … and didn’t really give a damn.

by 49erFanSince1950 on Jan 30, 2012 9:00 AM PST reply actions

Tried to watch and enjoy but

every time I caught glimpse of one our gold helmets I just got pissed we weren’g going to be seeing them THIS weekend. How did we let it slip away!? Not coping well.

"We want to win with numbing repetition." -- Jim Harbaugh

by four-nine heavy on Jan 30, 2012 9:40 AM PST reply actions