AFC Captures the Pro Bowl

02/07/2022 AFC Captures the Pro Bowl

By: Jeff Yoder

QB Justin Herbert & DE Maxx Crosby Win MVPs in AFC’s Pro Bowl Victory (41-35)

A shootout in Las Vegas brought the NFL’s biggest stars to the desert for a high-scoring NFL Pro Bowl on Sunday. The air assault from both sides saw the AFC grab a 41-21 lead after three quarters before the NFC made a late comeback attempt. Both teams combined to throw seven touchdowns and seven interceptions in a game that featured 92 pass attempts to just 29 rushes. The NFC ran the ball just eight times for a combined 1 yard. Chargers QB Justin Herbert (7/11, 98 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT) and Raiders DE Maxx Crosby (5 tackles, 2 sacks) won the MVP awards for the winning side. The AFC has now won each of the last five Pro Bowls.

 

Other Top Performers

QB K. Murray (ARI): 18/27, 160 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT

QB M. Jones (NE): 12/16, 112 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT

TE M. Andrews (BAL): 5 receptions, 82 yards, 2 TDs

LB D. Leonard (IND): 4 tackles, 1 INT, 1 TD

 

Watch: AFC Holds Off NFC in NFL Pro Bowl (41-35)

 

Additional Storylines

NFL: 2022 Pro Bowl: What We Learned From AFC’s Win Over NFC

ESPN: Not Much Tackling, But Plenty of Fun as AFC Hangs on to Win 2022 Pro Bowl

 

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