The game was dominated by passing as the two teams combined for over 900 yards through the air, 10 touchdown passes and seven interceptions.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) of Team Irvin looks to pass during the first half of the 2016 NFL Pro Bowl today at Aloha Stadium.
Wilson said after the game that he would “never take for granted” any chance to play football.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson was named the 2016 Pro Bowl MVP; he threw for 164 yards and three touchdowns on just 12 pass attempts to help Team Irvin build their insurmountable lead. He threw for 198 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.
Wide receiver Jarvis Landry played for Team Rice and recorded three receptions for 81 yards and a touchdown. The touchdown was a thing of beauty.
“Playing in the Pro Bowl is a special thing because to be able to see all the unbelievable players across the league, who are the best players in the world, and to be able to play on one field together is a really, really cool thing”, he said. Taylor wasn’t the only one turning the ball over.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) of Team Rice catches a pass while being defended by Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) of Team Irvin in the second quarter of the NFL Pro Bowl football game, S…
Team Rice also had Bills representitive linemen Richie Incognito and Eric Wood. Meanwhile, Robinson led the way for the offense of Team Irvin with 105 yards on two receptions.
The 49ers’ NaVorro Bowman had an interception and four tackles for Team Irvin.
Team Irvin wasted little time getting the lead back to 14 points on a 50-yard touchdown pass from Minnesota’s Teddy Bridgewater to Tampa Bay’s Allen Robinson, Dan Bailey hitting the PAT to make it 35-21. He threw a touchdown to Atlanta Falcons teammates Julio Jones and Devonta Freeman in the first quarter and Los Angeles Rams’ running back Todd Gurley in the second.
Manning threw a pick on the next series for Team Rice. Walker caught three passes for 80 yards and a score, while Hopkins added 71 yards and a touchdown on three catches from the quarterbacks of Team Irvin. Mack, in his third Pro Bowl appearance, didn’t find the end zone like he did in 2011, but he came away with the victory.
Oakland Raiders safety Charles Woodson of Team Rice looks on during the fourth quarter of the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Honolulu. Carolina had 10 players selected, including quarterback Cam Newton, while Denver had four, including defensive stars Von Miller and DeMarcus Ware.
Smith also made a few noticeable plays, including an interception off Buffalo quarterback Tyrod Taylor.