Team Irvin Wins Pro Bowl
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NFL Shield (NFL)(GLENDALE, Az.) — The NFL’s annual All-Star competition concluded with Team Irvin defeating Team Carter 32-28.
Under the leadership of Hall of Fame wide receivers, Michael Irvin and Cris Carter, the NFL’s most popular players put on a show for the fans.
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford took home MVP honors for their respective side of the ball.
“I just tried to enjoy it,” Watt said, who intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble in the game. “That’s what the Pro Bowl is all about, giving the fans a good show. Everybody worked so hard to get here, you want to enjoy yourself and play some good ball. Guys are dancing around and having a good time, that’s what it’s all about.”
Stafford, who tossed two touchdowns and threw for 316 yards in the game, said: “It was a blast. To able to play with the best in the world is a whole lot of fun, and everybody is such good people, too. I am out here having a good time.”
This year, the Pro Bowl was held in the host city of the Super Bowl, Glendale, Arizona, taking a one year break from its usual destination of Honolulu, Hawaii.
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