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NEW YORK -- ?? After more than a decade as the NFLs black hole, the Oakland Raiders are back in the playoffs and filling up the Pro Bowl.The resurgent Raiders, enjoying their first winning season in 14 years, lead the league with seven players selected for next months all-star game.Quarterback Derek Carr, wide receiver Amari Cooper, center Rodney Hudson, defensive end Khalil Mack, safety Reggie Nelson, guard Kelechi Osemele and tackle Donald Penn were picked from the Raiders, who occupy first place in the AFC West going into Week 16.The Raiders (11-3) had three players selected from their sturdy offensive line, a big reason the team has finally clinched its first playoff berth since losing the 2003 Super Bowl.It means a lot. Its a great honor to be recognized for what you do, Hudson said. Its very humbling. I give a lot of thanks to our teammates because you cant do any of it by yourself.Six members of the Atlanta Falcons (9-5) were selected, most among NFC teams. Outside linebacker Vic Beasley, kicker Matt Bryant, running back Devonta Freeman, wide receiver Julio Jones, center Alex Mack and quarterback Matt Ryan were chosen from the NFC South leaders.Despite missing the first four games of the season because of his Deflategate suspension, 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 honored for the 10th time.Fitzgeralds 10 Pro Bowl selections are the second-most in NFL history by a wide receiver. Only Hall of Famer Jerry Rice (13) has more.Twenty-six of the 32 teams had at least one player picked. Twenty players were chosen for the first time, including three rookies: Ezekiel Elliott and Dak Prescott from Dallas, and Kansas Citys Tyreek Hill.Among the notable omissions was Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford. The first-place Lions, who lead the NFC North at 9-5, did not have a single representative.Carolinas Cam Newton, last seasons NFL MVP, was not picked, either. Other star quarterbacks left out were New Orleans Drew Brees, Indianapolis Andrew Luck and Seattles Russell Wilson.After the Raiders and Falcons, the Cowboys, Steelers and Titans were next with five players selected.In addition to Prescott and Elliott, offensive linemen Travis Frederick, Zack Martin and Tyron Smith were picked from Dallas.For the Steelers, running back LeVeon Bell, wide receiver Antonio Brown, guard David DeCastro, center Maurkice Pouncey and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger were selected. Roethlisberger, Pouncey and Brown were all chosen for the fifth time.For the surprising Titans, tied with Houston for first place in the AFC South, its their most players picked for the Pro Bowl since they had six in 2008.Running back DeMarco Murray leads the group. He has 1,224 yards rushing, second in the NFL behind Elliott. Left tackle Taylor Lewan earned his first Pro Bowl honor in his third season, while linebacker Brian Orakpo earned his fourth Pro Bowl trip overall and first since signing with Tennessee in March 2015. Tight end Delanie Walker and defensive lineman Jurrell Casey also were selected.Another high-profile player chosen was wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., one of four New York Giants picked along with safety Landon Collins, cornerback Janoris Jenkins and special teams player Dwayne Harris.Beckham is tied for third in the NFL with 85 receptions and 10 touchdown catches, and is fourth with 1,173 yards receiving. He became the first Giants player to be voted to three consecutive Pro Bowls since guard Chris Snee from 2008-10.It is exciting, Beckham said. It is cool to be on a team with multiple Pro Bowlers, so it is a huge accomplishment for myself and my teammates.The Pro Bowl will be played on Sunday, Jan. 29, in Orlando, Florida. The game will return to the NFC vs. AFC format after three years. Former stars Jerome Bettis, Tony Gonzalez, Ray Lewis and Charles Woodson will serve as Legends Captains.The Pro Bowl players were determined by the consensus votes of fans, players and coaches. Each groups vote counted one-third toward determining the selections.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL---This story has been updated to remove reference that Titans tight end Delanie Walker and defensive lineman Jurrell Casey were picked as starters. Nate Davis Titans Jersey . Patrice Bergeron and Daniel Paille scored 20 seconds apart a few minutes after Stamkos was taken off the ice on a stretcher with a broken right leg, and the Bruins beat the Lightning 3-0 on Monday afternoon. Curley Culp Jersey . Andreas Johnson had a goal and two assists while Jacob de la Rose also scored for Sweden (2-0-0). 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