The AFC took a 9-3 lead in 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 picked up three points by winning the dodgeball event.
- Derek Carr put on a show in the precision passing competition, leading all QBs with 31 points.
- The Pro Bowl will continue Sunday with five more events and a flag football game.
The AFC takes the lead in the #ProBowlGames!
The competitions 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 is now comprised of eight skill events and challenges plus the flag football game. The final day of competition will be broadcast Sunday from 3 p.m. ET to 6 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC.
Precision Passing scores
Precision 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
Bills safety Jordan Poyer won the event for the AFC by hitting a golf ball 320 yards. He was the final competitor in the event and bested Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson’s drive of 316 yards.
On the last swing… Jordan Poyer wins the Longest Drive for the AFC! 🏌️♂️ @J_Poyer21
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— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2023
Lighting Round winners
Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson partnered with Browns guard Joel Bitonio to win this challenge and dump confetti all over NFC coach Eli Manning. The AFC pair beat Cowboys center Tyler Biadasz and Saints DE Cameron Jordan.
The 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 this event.
.@Saquon is elusive while playing dodgeball too 👀
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— NFL (@NFL) February 3, 2023
Required reading
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