The Pro Bowl was reimagined in 2023, with a series of skills competitions and flag football games replacing the traditional standalone Pro Bowl.
While the results of the change are still mixed as it relates to TV ratings, the new format offers something for everyone. Some of the NFL’s best players will compete in classic games, such as dodgeball and tug-of-war while others test out their arms or even their golf skills.
Most competitions have been brought over from last year’s events, but some, such as closest to the pin, have been revised from 2023. Tug-of-war is the new addition to the lineup this year, giving players one more opportunity to test their strength in a game played widely among children.
While the Chiefs and 49ers prepare to head to Las Vegas, the rest of the NFL’s stars will converge on Orlando for one of the league’s last events of the 2023 season.
The Sporting News is tracking live updates and results from the Pro Bowl skills competitions. Follow along with the highlights below.
MORE: Watch the 2024 Pro Bowl skills competitions with Fubo (free trial)
NFL Pro Bowl standings 2024
| Event (Day) | AFC | NFC |
|---|---|---|
| Dodgeball (Thursday) | 3 | 3 |
| Snap shots (Thursday) | 0 | 3 |
| High stakes (Thursday) | 3 | 0 |
| Precision passing (Thursday) | 0 | 3 |
| Closest to the pin (Thursday) | 0 | 3 |
| Best catch (Thursday/Sunday) | ||
| Gridiron gauntlet (Sunday) | ||
| Move the chains (Sunday) | ||
| Tug-of-war (Sunday) | ||
| Flag football Game 1 | ||
| Flag football Game 2 | ||
| Flag Football Game 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 6 | 12 |
NFL Pro Bowl skills competition scoring
The winning conference in each skill competition will earn points, with more points available during the first two flag football games before the final flag football game.
There are nine skills competitions this year, up from eight in 2023, plus the three flag football games. Tug-of-war has been added to the lineup, while the closest-to-the-pin competition replaces last year’s longest drive contest in a golf shakeup and high stakes replaces the lightning round.
The conference with the most points between the skills competitions and flag football games will win the 2024 Pro Bowl Games.
MORE: Complete schedule for 2024 Pro Bowl Games
Pro Bowl flag football Game 3 results
| Opening score | H1 | H2 | F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFC | ||||
| NFC |
Flag Football Game 2 results
The conference that loses the first flag football game has another opportunity to even the score. The second flag football matchup will have six points on the line for the winning side before the all-important third game.
Flag Football Game 1 results
There is no more important competition at the Pro Bowl Games than flag football, which is worth six points for the winning team. The winner of the first flag football game will give its conference a significant points boost before the remainder of the competitions play out.
Pro Bowl gridiron gauntlet results
Players of different sizes and strengths will compete in a relay race with plenty of obstacles and challenges along the way.
Pro Bowl move-the-chains results
The Pro Bowl’s move-the-chains competition celebrates the trenches, as offensive linemen and defensive linemen work together to move massive amounts of weight.
Pro Bowl tug-of-war results
The Pro Bowl’s newest addition, tug-of-war is a classic game that becomes much more entertaining when some of the strongest athletes in America are participating.
Pro Bowl kick-tac-toe results
The Pro Bowl kickers will compete head-to-head in a giant tic-tac-toe game, hoping to earn points for their conference.
Pro Bowl kick-tac-toe results
The Pro Bowl kickers will compete head-to-head in a giant tic-tac-toe game, hoping to earn points for their conference.
MORE: Full 2024 Pro Bowl rosters
Pro Bowl dodgeball results
The offenses won the night in the dodgeball competition, as both the AFC and NFC offenses prevailed against the opposing conference’s defense. That gives each conference an additional three points.
| Matchup | Winner |
|---|---|
| AFC offense vs. NFC defense | AFC offense |
| NFC offense vs. AFC defense | NFC offense |
The NFC offense takes down the AFC defense in the 2nd game of Dodgeball! #ProBowlGames pic.twitter.com/jNpTQ2ARVA
— NFL (@NFL) February 2, 2024
Pro Bowl closest to the pin results
The NFC claimed the closest to the pin win, and the rest of the conference can thank the Cowboys. After TE Jake Ferguson took the lead with a great shot, Cowboys punter Bryan Anger had the best shot of the day to earn three points.
Pro Bowl high stakes results
The AFC wins the high stakes competition! Steelers special teamer Miles Killebrew catches six footballs and gets the three points for the AFC.
Miles Killebrew with the late adjustment! 😱
📺: #ProBowlGames on ESPN pic.twitter.com/salQb7QIKA
— NFL (@NFL) February 2, 2024
Miles Killebrew can’t make his 7th catch but still gets the AFC the win and 3 points ‼️
📺: #ProBowlGames on ESPN pic.twitter.com/cKHAUiJnxN
— NFL (@NFL) February 2, 2024
Pro Bowl best catch results
The NFL is loaded with skilled receivers, and some of the best will compete for the best catch in one of the Pro Bowl’s most exciting competitions. This one comes with a twist: Fans will be able to vote online for the best catch.
7:34 p.m. — Now Browns TE David Njoku makes a mid-air catch off of a backflip into a pool. His pass came from Chad Henne. We await the fan-voted winner on Sunday…
7:33 p.m. — The pre-taped video shows Rams WR Puka Nacua making a catch while…waterskiing? His quarterback was Jimmy Clausen, naturally.
Pro Bowl precision passing results
Baker Mayfield won the precision passing contest, drilling the most valuable targets in the first round to be the NFC’s representative in the final. Mayfield beat out Texans QB C.J. Stroud in the final round.
Final
| Player | Points |
| Baker Mayfield | 9 |
| C.J. Stroud | 8 |
First round
| Player | Points |
|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | 24 |
| Geno Smith | 20 |
| Jalen Hurts | 17 |
| C.J. Stroud | 26 |
| Gardner Minshew | 21 |
| Tua Tagovailoa | 16 |
7:30 p.m. — Mayfield wins it for the NFC! He gives the credit to his Pro Bowl coach, Eli Manning, who agrees.
7:22 p.m. — It’ll be Mayfield and Stroud, the South division standouts, in the finals.
7:18 p.m. — Mayfield will move on after Jalen Hurts tries to go big and comes up short with a competition-low 17 points.
7:14 p.m. — Minshew can’t sustain a strong start and leaves Stroud’s 26 as the AFC’s score to beat.
7:12 p.m. — Geno Smith posts a 20, so Mayfield’s 24 is still the NFC’s score to beat.
7:07 p.m. — After posting a 24, Baker Mayfield gets asked about his “dad bod” in an interview with Ryan Clark and jokes about his season-ending interception to Derrick Barnes. All in good fun at the Pro Bowl.
NFL Pro Bowl skills competition times, channel, live stream
- Dates: Thursday, Feb. 1, and Sunday, Feb. 4
- Times: 7 p.m. ET Thursday | 3 p.m. ET Sunday
- TV channel (U.S.): ESPN (Thursday) | ESPN, ABC (Sunday)
- TV channel (Canada): TSN1 (Sunday)
- Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo
Fans can find all the Pro Bowl skills action on ESPN on Thursday, with Sunday’s events to be broadcast on ABC and ESPN. All competitions can be streamed via ESPN+ and Fubo, which has a free trial.
Viewers in Canada can watch Sunday’s Pro Bowl competitions on TSN1.
