9:26 PM ETESPN.com FacebookTwitterFacebook MessengerPinterestEmailprint The NFL Pro Bowl will never be confused with a serious game, but Sunday's installment took its playful nature to another level
There was an attempted no-look pass from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, an NFC defense that included running backs Saquon Barkley, Ezekiel Elliott and receiver Mike Evans on the field at the same time, an interception return that included three laterals, and a touchdown catch by Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey
And there was the added "drama" of the NFC trying to avoid being the first team in Pro Bowl history to be shut out
It got off the hook when Falcons tight end Austin Hooper caught a 20-yard touchdown pass with 9:05 left in the game
The AFC rolled to a 26-7 victory, with New York Jets safety Jamal Adams winning defensive MVP and Mahomes earning offensive MVP honors
Here's a look at the scene and the action on Pro Bowl Sunday:play0:21Adams has funny reaction when Pro Bowl trophy breaksThe Pro Bowl trophy breaks when Jason Witten presents it to Patrick Mahomes and Jamal Adams, who are shocked
Mahomes: 'It was awesome' Mahomes threw for 156 yards and a touchdown to win offensive MVP honors
"It was awesome," said Mahomes, who completed 7 of 14 passes, including a 50-yarder to Los Angeles Chargers receiver Keenan Allen
"To be in this experience and have this honor to be in this game, it really is an honor
I was glad that I won it, but credit to my teammates, they made some plays for me
" One of those teammates was fullback Anthony Sherman, who caught three passes for 92 yards and also ran for a 1-yard touchdown
Allen (95 yards) was the only player for either team with more receiving yards than Sherman
Mahomes was hoping his Chiefs teammate would have won the award, which would have made Sherman the first fullback to win MVP honors since the San Diego Chargers' Keith Lincoln in 1965
Read moreplay0:36Evans' INT leads to backyard footballMike Evans intercepts Deshaun Watson's pass, then the NFC attempts a series of laterals in the fourth quarter
ESPN Staff WriterBucs wide receiver Mike Evans: "I'd be the tallest corner in the league for sure
. I'm an athlete. I can play both sides of the ball. Nah, I used to play both sides of the ball
I can't no more. My hips aren't good enough. I don't have the stamina. . All I do is what most corners in the NFL do – press, play outside leverage and hold
That's what I did and it worked for me."Jenna Laine, ESPN Staff Writer12h agoESPN Staff WriterThe NFC may have lost the Pro Bowl, but they got an unlimited supply Airheads courtesy of Alvin Kamara (I'm told the food table in the AFC locker room had fruit)
Jenna Laine, ESPN Staff Writer11h agoESPN Staff WriterSteelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster was limping considerably on the walk to the AFC bus and declined to comment on his left knee injury
He was wearing sweat pants and not bending his left leg as he walked. He suffered a knee contusion during the AFC's Pro Bowl victory
Michael DiRocco, ESPN Staff Writer13h agoplay0:42Ramsey catches TD, dunks the ballDeshaun Watson hits Jalen Ramsey on a slant with seconds remaining and he dunks the ball through the uprights
ESPN Staff WriterSo far today the NFC has lined up Bucs WR Mike Evans, Cowboys RB Zeke Elliott, and RB Saquon Barkley on defense
Evans at DB (he has an interception) and Elliott and Barkley as pass rushers.Michael DiRocco, ESPN Staff Writer14h agoESPN Staff WriterThrough three quarters, the AFC has out-gained the NFC 324-110, including a 282-69 edge in passing yards
AFC leads 20-0. There has never been a shutout in the series since the game went to an AFC vs
NFC format in 1971. In fact, there has never been a shutout in any NFL all-star game (beginning in 1939)
Michael DiRocco, ESPN Staff Writer14h agoESPN Staff WriterAnd now WR Keenan Allen is questionable to return with a knee contusion
He and Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster both suffered same injury and are questionable
With AFC leading 17-0 not expecting either to return.Michael DiRocco, ESPN Staff Writer14h agoplay0:31Prescott's TD pass to Hooper puts the NFC on the boardThe NFC avoids being shut out as Dak Prescott fires a 20-yard touchdown pass to Austin Hooper on fourth down
ESPN Staff WriterFirst play in the second half of the Pro Bowl -- Mitch Trubisky intercepted by Chris Harris, Jr
The intended target was Adam Thielen. AFC is straight dominating today.Jenna Laine, ESPN Staff Writer14h agoESPN Staff WriterTough first half for the NFC in the Pro Bowl, trailing the AFC 17-0
There's never been a shutout in Pro Bowl history. They did manage to get down to the AFC 4-yard line on their first possession but Kyle Juszczyk couldn't punch it in on fourth-and-2
Jenna Laine, ESPN Staff Writer15h agoESPN Staff WriterPittsburgh WR JuJu Smith-Schuster is questionable to return with a knee contusion for the AFC
One thing you don't want to see at the Pro Bowl are injuries. The conditions today at Camping World Stadium are not ideal, either: Wet, windy and cold
Michael DiRocco, ESPN Staff Writer15h agoplay0:23Thielen throws INT to AdamsThe NFC runs a trick play and it doesn't end well as Adam Thielen's deep pass is intercepted by Jamal Adams
ESPN Staff WriterRandom Pro Bowl stat: Since the NFC took a 20-3 lead into halftime of last year's game, the AFC has outscored the NFC 35-3 in three-plus quarters since
AFC leads this year's game 14-0 with 12:54 remaining in the first half at Camping World Stadium
Michael DiRocco, ESPN Staff Writer15h agoMahomes out here with no-look sidearms in the Pro Bowl 🔥(via @thecheckdown) pic
twitter.com/MikJeGN3aF— ESPN (@espn) January 27, 2019 ESPN Staff WriterDuring the Pro Bowl the NFL is using a countdown clock so players on the field know how much time is left during a TV timeout
Michael DiRocco, ESPN Staff Writer15h agoplay0:20Fuller picks off Luck's passKyle Fuller steps in front of Andrew Luck's pass attempt to JuJu Smith-Schuster for the interception
play0:25Mahomes throws TD to Ebron on AFC's 1st drivePatrick Mahomes finds Eric Ebron wide open for an 18-yard touchdown to put the AFC on the board first in the Pro Bowl
ESPN Staff WriterWe have our first questionable decision at the Pro Bowl. NFC coach Jason Garrett opts to go four it on fourth-and-2 at the AFC 4 and FB Kyle Juszczyk stopped for no gain
AFC leads 7-0 on Eric Ebron's 18-yard TD catch from Patrick Mahomes.Michael DiRocco, ESPN Staff Writer16h agoESPN Staff WriterYeah, they even boo the Patriots mascot at the Pro Bowl
Michael DiRocco, ESPN Staff Writer16h agoESPN Staff WriterWe'll see how much this happens today in an absolutely LOADED NFC backfield
Jenna Laine, ESPN Staff Writer16h agoESPN Staff WriterPatrick Peterson is taking literally every autograph request outside the NFC locker room
He even signed a woman's beer!Jenna Laine, ESPN Staff Writer16h agoESPN Staff WriterJaguars CB Jalen Ramsey called Chargers S Derwin James his brother this week
They've been around each other in the field throughout the week.Michael DiRocco, ESPN Staff Writer16h agoESPN Staff WriterThat's a lot of green across the Orlando area
Even worse news: It's supposed to stay that way during the Pro Bowl and into Sunday night
Temperature not forecast to get past 55 degrees, either. Second year in a row for bad weather at the game
Michael DiRocco, ESPN Staff Writer19h agoESPN Staff WriterAFC players arrive at Camping World Stadium in less-than-ideal conditions
Jim Kelly is pumped up, though.Michael DiRocco, ESPN Staff Writer17h ago
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