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The 2024 Pro Bowl Games concluded with the NFC winning the events, despite the AFC winning the flag football game. Bears' Jaylon Johnson made a game-sealing play, while C.J. Stroud and Keenan Allen delivered standout performances. CeeDee Lamb showcased his skills with three touchdowns, and Puka Nacua capped off a stellar rookie season with a memorable catch.
This Sunday's TV lineup includes the final season premiere of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," the Grammy Awards, and the Pro Bowl Games, along with a variety of other programs to keep on your radar.
NFL players are embracing the idea of participating in flag football, with the sport being featured in the Pro Bowl Games and set to debut in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Players like CeeDee Lamb and Stefon Diggs are open to the idea of competing for a gold medal, while discussions about assembling an Olympic flag football squad featuring NFL players are underway. Names like Tyreek Hill and Lamar Jackson are popular choices, and NFL stars are learning the nuances of flag football as they prepare for the Pro Bowl flag games.
Baker Mayfield led the NFC to a 12-6 lead over the AFC in the revamped Pro Bowl Games' opening night by winning the precision passing skills challenge, with the NFC also triumphing in other skill events. The competition, which replaced the traditional Pro Bowl tackle football game, includes skill challenges and a 7-on-7 flag football game, with points earned in both contributing to the overall score.
The Pro Bowl has been rebranded as the Pro Bowl Games, featuring a flag football format and skills competitions. Day 1 saw events like precision passing, golf accuracy, dodgeball, best catch, punt catch, and long snapping. Players like Jalen Hurts, Darius Slay, and Jason Kelce participated, with Baker Mayfield winning the precision passing competition. The flag football game will be broadcast on Sunday.
The NFC took a six-point lead over the AFC after the first day of the Pro Bowl Games competition in Orlando, Florida, with various skills challenges including Precision Passing, Best Catch, Closest to the Pin, High Stakes, Snap Shots, and Dodgeball. The event concludes on Sunday with more skills challenges and a 7-on-7 flag football game, with Peyton Manning and Eli Manning serving as coaches. The Pro Bowl Games will be televised on ABC, ESPN, and Disney XD, with live streams available on ESPN+ and fubo.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew has been named as an AFC alternate for the 2024 Pro Bowl Games, despite starting the season as a backup. He ended up starting 13 games due to injuries to the rookie quarterback, finishing with 3,305 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. While his inclusion may be surprising and controversial, it adds some fun and personality to the event and reflects his popularity among fans.
Green Bay Packers DL Kenny Clark has been named to the 2024 Pro Bowl Games, replacing Javon Hargrave. This marks Clark's third Pro Bowl appearance, making him one of the few Packers defensive tackles to achieve this feat. In the 2023 season, he recorded impressive stats, including 7.5 sacks, nine tackles for a loss, two forced fumbles, three passes defensed, and 16 QB hits, solidifying his impact on the team.
The Pro Bowl Games skills competitions for 2024 will feature a new event: tug-of-war. The competition aims to highlight offensive and defensive linemen who may not be as involved in the flag-football aspect of the event. Teams of five players from the AFC and NFC will compete in a best-of-three format over a foam pit. The NFL hopes to continue the success of last year's revamped Pro Bowl format, which eliminated tackle football and introduced various skills challenges.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa leads the voting for the 2024 Pro Bowl Games, followed by Houston rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud. The San Francisco 49ers have received the most votes as a team, with the Miami Dolphins, Dallas Cowboys, Baltimore Ravens, and Philadelphia Eagles rounding out the top five. The Pro Bowl Games will take place in Orlando and feature a multi-day AFC versus NFC competition, culminating in a flag football game. Fans can vote for their favorite players until December 25th, and player selections will be determined by a combination of fan, player, and coach votes.
The Pro Bowl Games will return to Orlando for the 2023 NFL season, with the event taking place at Camping World Stadium on February 4, 2024. The week-long event will feature a seven-on-seven flag tournament coached by Eli and Peyton Manning.