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SportsJanuary 4, 2004

HONOLULU -- Steve McNair, Jamal Lewis and Ray Lewis, all NFL postseason award winners, will start for the AFC in next month's Pro Bowl, joining tight end Tony Gonzalez, offensive tackle William Roaf and fullback Tony Richardson of the Kansas City Chiefs...

, The Associated Press

HONOLULU -- Steve McNair, Jamal Lewis and Ray Lewis, all NFL postseason award winners, will start for the AFC in next month's Pro Bowl, joining tight end Tony Gonzalez, offensive tackle William Roaf and fullback Tony Richardson of the Kansas City Chiefs.

NFC starters include wide receiver Torry Holt and his St. Louis Rams teammate, offensive tackle Orlando Pace.

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McNair, who shared The Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player award with Peyton Manning, was chosen Saturday to start at quarterback. McNair guided the Tennessee Titans to a 12-4 record and a wild-card playoff berth.

Jamal Lewis, who rushed for 2,006 yards this season, second most in NFL history, was one of three Baltimore Ravens to win AP awards. The NFL Offensive Player of the Year will start at running back. Also in the starting AFC backfield will be Kansas City fullback Tony Richardson.

Baltimore inside linebacker Ray Lewis, the AP Defensive Player of the Year, also will start the game Feb. 8 at Aloha Stadium. He'll be joined at linebacker by fellow Raven Peter Boulware and Buffalo's Takeo Spikes.

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