Saints’ Drew Brees finished 1st in Pro Bowl fan voting

Fan voting is just one portion of the equation that sends players to the Pro Bowl, but based on public support, the New Orleans Saints could be well represented at the all-star game in January.

Quarterback Drew Brees received the most votes from fans of any player in the NFL, edging out Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who is Brees’ primary competition for the NFL MVP award.

Saints left tackle Terron Armstead, center Max Unger and kicker Wil Lutz all finished the fan voting ranked first in the NFC at their respective positions.

Running back Alvin Kamara was ninth in total fan voting, but that actually had him fourth among NFC running backs, behind Saquon Barkley of the Giants, Todd Gurley of the Rams and Ezekiel Elliott of the Cowboys.

The Pro Bowl also factors in voting from players and coaches. The league will announce the rosters next Tuesday at 7 p.m.

Drew Brees made a list, checked it twice, then sent out 174 commemorative footballs

The Saints, of course, hope to miss the Pro Bowl on Jan. 27 in Orlando and instead be preparing for the Super Bowl the following week.

Here are where other Saints players rank among the top 10 at their respective positions in Pro Bowl voting:

Fullback Zach Line is third overall and second in the NFC, wide receiver Michael Thomas is seventh overall and fourth in the NFC, tight end Benjamin Watson is 10th overall and fifth in the NFC, guard Andrus Peat is fourth overall and second in the NFC, guard Larry Warford is fifth overall and third in the NFC, offensive tackle Ryan Ramczyk is fourth overall and third in the NFC, defensive end Cameron Jordan is fifth overall and third in the NFC, defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins is fifth overall and fourth in the NFC, inside linebacker Alex Anzalone is eighth overall and eighth in the NFC, outside linebacker Demario Davis is ninth overall and second in the NFC, cornerback Marshon Lattimore is sixth overall and fourth in the NFC, free safety Marcus Williams is sixth overall and fourth in the NFC, punter Thomas Morstead is third overall and second in the NFC, return specialist Taysom Hill is third overall and second in the NFC, special teamer Justin Hardee is third overall and second in the NFC.