NFC wins revamped 2023 Pro Bowl Games over AFC 35 — 33
Yesterday afternoon was the first Sunday without a real football game since August, yet I watched the new Pro Bowl games. It was even nice to see some Cowboys players even have a few fun moments during the game.
This year, the NFL changed the format by eliminating the traditional game and replacing it with three flag football games played on a 50-yard field and a series of skills competitions.
Each of the first two flag games was worth six points, and each skills event was three. The total points were accumulated to form the score entering the third and final flag game.
The change in the format is pretty simple. The hope is to keep players healthy and not risk an injury in a game just for fun. A few players declined the invite because they didn’t think it would be enjoyable, but outside of a few odd competitions, it was decent.
Outside of Tony Pollard, who was hurt in the playoff loss to the 49ers, all six other Cowboys players made an appearance.
CeeDee Lamb had a few touchdowns during the game including a 32-yard touchdown catch from Geno Smith on fourth-and-7 during the first flag game. He caught six passes for 102 yards to lead all NFC pass catchers.
