The Pro Bowl may not be happening in the usual way this year due to concerns about COVID-19, but the virtual Pro Bowl is already delivering some big plays.
Cardinals QB Kyler Murray, who controlled the NFC in the first quarter, faced a dire situation. Defensive stops by the AFC, controlled by Deshaun Watson, had put his team in a hole-and-13. Murray, however, remained calm under pressure and delivered an attack on (virtual) Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson that kept the drive alive. He would follow shortly afterwards with a touchdown from Dalvin Cook.
.@ JJettas2 converts on the fourth down and @dalvincook finds the end zone!@ K1 the habits @Vikings Pro Bowlers to be the first to score! #ProBowl
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– NFL (@NFL) January 31, 2021
In the third quarter, Jamal Adams called a timeout – not for some strategic reason, but to put his virtual self into play, much to the amusement of his teammates and opponents.
.@Prez called time out to put himself in the game 😂 #ProBowl
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– NFL (@NFL) January 31, 2021
In the fourth, Marshawn Lynch pulled out a big INT … and broke his chair to celebrate.
Marshawn broke his chair while celebrating the INT 😂 #ProBowl
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– NFL (@NFL) January 31, 2021