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NFL Pro Bowl skills contests, explained: Rules, scoring & more for all ten games, from dodgeball to Tug-of-War


Published on 2025-01-30 07:45:20 - MSN
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  • Fans are still getting familiar with the Pro Bowl Games format. Here's how this year's competitions will work.

The NFL Pro Bowl has introduced a series of skills contests to replace the traditional game format, aiming to make the event more engaging and entertaining. These contests include Dodgeball, where teams compete in a best-of-three series with points awarded for wins; Lightning Round, a relay race with various challenges like water balloon tosses and obstacle courses; Longest Drive, where players attempt to hit the longest golf drive; Precision Passing, where quarterbacks aim at targets for points; Best Catch, showcasing players' creativity in catching footballs in unique settings; Gridiron Gauntlet, an obstacle course relay race; Kick Tac Toe, a tic-tac-toe game for kickers; Move the Chains, a strength and teamwork event involving pulling weights; Flag Football, a non-contact version of the game; and Tug of War, testing team strength over a mud pit. Each event has specific rules and scoring systems designed to highlight different skills and add a competitive yet fun element to the Pro Bowl festivities.

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