The 2018 NFL Pro Bowl is here, and the stars of the show (the ones that played, anyway) are making plays down in Orlando.
Yes, it’s back. The NFL Pro Bowl, which people alternatively watch for a few minutes and then complain about the quality of play (it’s atrocious, just accept it) is being played in Sunday afternoon at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.
The game has plenty of the bigger stars on the field, even with the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles off limits. The best of the bunch might be Jalen Ramsey, Antonio Brown, Tyreek Hill, Alvin Kamara, Kareem Hunt, Adam Thielen, Le’Veon Bell, Von Miller, Todd Gurley and others.
As for the game itself, there isn’t going to be a ton of defense. In other words, look for a ton of explosive plays followed by an outburst of scoring. For those who think the players don’t care about the game, you probably right, although the winners do get paid double what the losers make.
In any event, you are here for the highlights, and we aren’t trying to disappoint you fine folks. Here’s a running tracker of all the craziness you need to see from the afternoon.
Opponents in the Divisional Round.
— NFL (@NFL) January 28, 2018
Teammates in the #ProBowl.@DrewBrees connects with @AThielen19 for the NFC TD!
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FLEA FLICKER!
— NFL (@NFL) January 28, 2018
The AFC team pulls off the trick play for the first down! #ProBowl
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FUMBLEEEE.
— NFL (@NFL) January 28, 2018
The rookie @buddabaker32 recovers the muffed punt for the NFC squad! #ProBowl
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🚨🚨 PICK-6 ALERT! 🚨🚨@HarriSmith22 goes 79 YARDS the other way! #ProBowl
— NFL (@NFL) January 28, 2018
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CLUTCH.@P2 with the end zone INTERCEPTION. #ProBowl
— NFL (@NFL) January 28, 2018
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.@MarkIngram22 pushing @alexmack51 out of the way. 😂 #ProBowl
— NFL (@NFL) January 28, 2018
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.@P2 times two!
— NFL (@NFL) January 28, 2018
Peterson's second INT of the #ProBowl!
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.@derekcarrqb connects with @delaniewalker82 for the TD!
— NFL (@NFL) January 28, 2018
AFC takes their first lead of the game! #ProBowl
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When all was set and done in rainy Orlando, it was the AFC that beat the NFC 24-23, with Derek Carr throwing the winning touchdown pass to Delanie Walker.