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Jones, Gronkowski headline theScore's 1st-quarter All-Pro offense

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With four weeks of the season in the books, theScore takes a look at the players worthy of All-Pro status a quarter of the way through the year.

Quarterback

Aaron Rodgers, Packers

Rodgers has been nothing short of spectacular through the first four weeks of the season, completing 72.4 percent of his passes for 995 yards, 11 touchdowns and no interceptions. The Packers superstar continues to perform at a pace that will soon see him considered among the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, though he may have earned himself that distinction already.

Honorable Mentions: Tom Brady (Patriots), Carson Palmer (Cardinals), Andy Dalton (Bengals)

Running Back

Adrian Peterson, Vikings

Adrian Peterson rushed for just 31 yards in Week 1, and we questioned whether the player we knew before his suspension was gone. Three weeks, 341 yards and three rushing scores later, Peterson has reaffirmed his status as one of the best running backs in the league. Even at 30 years old, Peterson can still shoulder the weight of the Vikings' offense.

Honorable Mentions: Devonta Freeman (Falcons), Matt Forte (Bears), Chris Ivory (Jets)

Wide Receiver

Julio Jones, Falcons

Julio Jones is the primary reason for the Falcons' unbeaten start, recording 38 receptions for 478 yards and four touchdowns. With Roddy White's role in the offense diminished, Jones received over 36 percent of the team's targets. Jones is on pace for just under 2,000 yards and 16 touchdowns, and has been the league's best receiver to date.

Antonio Brown, Steelers

The unequivocal best deep threat in the NFL, Brown is well on his way to leading the NFL in receiving yards and receptions for the second consecutive season. Brown's run of dominance continued even with Ben Roethlisberger outside of the lineup. He is the most dangerous receiver in the open field.

Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals

Larry Fitzgerald is the key to the Cardinals' offensive renaissance, with 30 catches for 432 yards and five touchdowns. Fitzgerald leads the league in receiving touchdowns (5) and receptions over 20 yards (10), and in his 12th season turned back the clock. It's early but Fitzgerald is on pace for the best season of his career, a statistic that speaks volumes in and of itself.

Honorable Mentions: A.J. Green (Bengals), DeAndre Hopkins (Texans), Steve Smith (Ravens)

Tight End

Rob Gronkowski, Patriots

Rob Gronkowski leads all tight ends with 308 receiving yards and four touchdowns this season and averages an insane 19.3 yards per reception. Oh and yeah, he's played a game less than nearly every other tight end this season with the Patriots on a bye in Week 4. It's no hyperbole to say that Gronkowski dominates his position, and the league, like no other player today.

Honorable Mentions: Travis Kelce (Chiefs), Tyler Eifert (Bengals)

Left Tackle

Andrew Whitworth, Bengals

The Bengals drafted two offensive tackles this year, presumably as part of a plan to go younger at the position as early as next year. Whitworth is putting those plans on hold by maintaining his elite level of play at 33 years old. He’s the top player on Cincinnati's dominant offensive front and, according to Pro Football Focus, is one of six tackles still yet to allow a sack or hit on the quarterback.

Honorable Mentions: Joe Thomas (Browns)

Left Guard

Gabe Jackson, Raiders

Jackson impressed as a third-round rookie a year ago and appears to have taken the next step toward perennial Pro Bowl status. Through four games, Jackson has allowed merely one quarterback hit and one hurry. He's a mauler in the running game and an improving technician as a pass protector.

Honorable Mentions: Richie Incognito (Bills)

Center

Nick Mangold, Jets

He's a rock in pass protection and a big part of why Chris Ivory is on a Pro-Bowl pace this season. He does what all the great centers do: makes those around him better.

Honorable Mentions: Ryan Kalil (Panthers)

Right Guard

Marshal Yanda, Ravens

The NFL’s best guard a year ago just keeps rolling. Yanda remains absolutely dominant as a run blocker, opening huge lanes and finishing defenders off with a relentless combination of ferocity and fundamentals. Best guard? Heck, Yanda might be the best lineman.

Honorable Mentions: Zack Martin (Cowboys)

Right Tackle

Sebastian Vollmer, Patriots

Sebastian Vollmer was virtually unknown when the Patriots selected him in the second round of the 2009 draft, but he has gone on to develop into one of the best right tackles in the NFL. As the most experienced of New England's offensive linemen, the 6-foot-8, 325-pounder has been a big part of the team's early success, allowing a half-sack for 2.5 yards through three games.

Honorable Mentions: Marcus Gilbert (Steelers)

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