NFL Pro Bowl games 2023: AFC takes lead behind Derek Carr’s standout performance on Thursday
The AFC took a 9-3 lead at the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games after winning the Precision Passing, Lightning Round and Longest Drive events. Here’s what you need to know:
- The NFC accumulated three points by winning the dodgeball event.
- Derek Carr put on a show in the precision passing competition, leading all QBs by 31 points.
- The Pro Bowl continues Sunday with five more events and a flag football game.
The AFC takes the lead in the #ProBowlGames!
Contests continue Sunday at 3pm ET on ESPN/ABC! pic.twitter.com/cWDCi0H2qu
— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2023
backstory
The Pro Bowl is no longer a tackle football game. It now consists of eight skill events and challenges and the flag football game. The final day of competition will be televised on ESPN and ABC on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. ET to 6:00 p.m. ET.
Precision passing results
Precise Passing
| player | team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Derek Carr | AFC | 31 |
| Tyler Huntley | AFC | 21 |
| Geno Smith | NFC | 20 |
| Trevor Lawrence | AFC | 19 |
| Jared Goff | NFC | 15 |
| Kirk cousins | NFC | 14 |
Longest Drive results
Bill’s safety Jordan Poyer won the event for the AFC by hitting a golf ball 320 yards. He was the final competitor in the event, defeating Vikings tight end TJ Hockenson’s 316-yard drive.
On the last shot…Jordan Poyer wins the longest drive for the AFC! 🏌️♂️ @J_Poyer21
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— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2023
Illumination Round Winner
Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson teamed up with Browns guard Joel Bitonio to win that challenge, throwing confetti at NFC coach Eli Manning. The AFC pair beat Cowboys center Tyler Biadasz and Saints DE Cameron Jordan.
AFC wins Thrill of the Spill and Eli Manning gets the confetti shower 😂
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— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2023
NFC dominates dodgeball
The AFC defense faced the NFC offense in the final dodgeball game of the night, and the NFC finally got on the scoreboard with a win in that event.
.@Saquon is also elusive in dodgeball 👀
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— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2023
(Photo: Kirby Lee / USA Today)
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