2020 Pro Bowl
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Date | January 26, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Stadium | Camping World Stadium,Orlando, Florida | ||||||||||||||||||
Offensive MVP | Lamar Jackson,QB (Baltimore Ravens) | ||||||||||||||||||
Defensive MVP | Calais Campbell,DE (Jacksonville Jaguars) | ||||||||||||||||||
Referee | Craig Wrolstad | ||||||||||||||||||
Attendance | 54,024 | ||||||||||||||||||
Ceremonies | |||||||||||||||||||
National anthem | Tori Kelly[1] | ||||||||||||||||||
TV in the United States | |||||||||||||||||||
Network | ESPN ESPN Deportes ABC Disney XD | ||||||||||||||||||
Announcers | Joe Tessitore(play-by-play) Booger McFarland(color commentator) Lisa Salters(sideline reporter) | ||||||||||||||||||
Radio in the United States | |||||||||||||||||||
Network | Westwood One | ||||||||||||||||||
Announcers | Ryan Radtke (play-by-play) Tony Boselli(color commentator) Amber Theoharis(sideline reporter) | ||||||||||||||||||
The2020 Pro Bowlwas theNational Football League'sall-star gamefor the2019 NFL season.It was played on January 26, 2020, atCamping World StadiuminOrlando, Florida,and was televised nationally byESPN,while being simulcast onABCandDisney XD.
Fan voting began on November 12, 2019, and ended on December 12, 2019.[2]The initial roster was released on December 17, 2019. TheBaltimore Ravenstied an NFL record (set by the2007 Dallas Cowboys) by having 13 players selected to the game. The coaching staff for the AFC was led byJohn Harbaughof theBaltimore Ravens,and for the NFC byPete Carrollof theSeattle Seahawks.[3]The AFC won the game, 38–33.
This was the first occasion since the1995 seasonthatthe New York Giantshad no player make the Pro Bowl.
The game was largely overshadowed by the news ofNBAlegendKobe Bryant's death ina helicopter crashon the day the game was held, which also claimed the lives of his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and 7 other victims. The tragedy prompted the NFL to conduct a moment of silence during the game for Bryant and the other victims of the crash, with various on-field tributes occurring during the game.
Background
[edit]The NFL's three-year contract withCamping World StadiuminOrlando, Florida,expired after the 2019 game. The league explored alternative sites, including hosting the game in Miami a week after the Super Bowl.[4]In August 2019, the NFL decided to keep the game in Orlando for an additional year.[5]
Rule changes
[edit]As in previous years, some rules for the Pro Bowl were different from the regular season. Some of the rules used in this game were:[6]
- After a score, there was no kickoff, as in previous years' Pro Bowls. The scoring team had two options:
- Give the opposing team the ball at the opposing team's own 25-yard line (equivalent to atouchback), or
- Run one play from the scoring team's 25-yard line, in lieu of anonside kick.If the scoring team gains at least 15 yards it retains possession and is awarded a first down; otherwise, the other team takes over at the dead ball spot. In essence, it is a 4th-and-15 play from a team's own 25-yard line.
- The "onside kick" option was exercised by the NFC in the 4th quarter, resulting in QB Kirk Cousins throwing an interception to Earl Thomas.
- False startpenalties on receivers flexed to the line of scrimmage were relaxed. A receiver could flinch or lift one foot off the ground without penalty.
Summary
[edit]Box score
[edit]Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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NFC | 7 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 33 |
AFC | 7 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 38 |
atCamping World StadiuminOrlando, Florida
- Date:January 26, 2020
- Game time:3:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather:65 °F (18 °C), Sunny
- Referee:Craig Wrolstad(4)
- TV announcers (ESPN/ABC):Joe Tessitore,Booger McFarlandandLisa Salters
- Recap at NFL,Game Book,ESPN game summary
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Statistics
[edit]Statistics | NFC | AFC |
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First downs | 18 | 27 |
Total yards | 382 | 452 |
Rushes–yards | 4–21 | 20–71 |
Passing yards | 361 | 381 |
Passing: Comp–Att–Int | 23–42–2 | 31–45–3 |
Time of possession | 25:24 | 34:36 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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NFC | Passing | Kirk Cousins | 13/22, 181 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT |
Rushing | Dalvin Cook | 3 carries, 17 yards | |
Receiving | Kenny Golladay | 3 receptions, 109 yards | |
AFC | Passing | Lamar Jackson | 16/23, 185 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT |
Rushing | Mark Ingram II | 5 carries, 31 yards | |
Receiving | Mark Andrews | 9 receptions, 73 yards, 1 TD |
Starting lineups
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NFC | Position | AFC | |
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Offense | |||
Michael Thomas | WR | Keenan Allen | |
Jared Cook | TE | Mark Andrews | |
Terron Armstead | LT | Laremy Tunsil | |
Andrus Peat | LG | Quenton Nelson | |
Jason Kelce | C | Rodney Hudson | |
Trai Turner | RG | Marshal Yanda | |
Tyron Smith | RT | Ronnie Stanley | |
Amari Cooper | WR | Jarvis Landry | |
Drew Brees | QB | Lamar Jackson | |
Dalvin Cook | RB | Nick Chubb | |
C. J. Ham | FB | Patrick Ricard | |
Defense | |||
Danielle Hunter | DE | Calais Campbell | |
Grady Jarrett | DT | Geno Atkins | |
Fletcher Cox | DT | Cameron Heyward | |
Cameron Jordan | DE | Melvin Ingram | |
Chandler Jones | OLB | Von Miller | |
Jaylon Smith | MLB | Shaquille Leonard | |
Shaquil Barrett | OLB | T. J. Watt | |
Harrison Smith | SS | Jamal Adams | |
Budda Baker | FS | Minkah Fitzpatrick | |
Kyle Fuller | CB | Tre'Davious White | |
Darius Slay | CB | Stephon Gilmore |
AFC roster
[edit]The following players were selected as the AFC Pro Bowl Team:
Offense
[edit]Defense
[edit]Special teams
[edit]Position | Starter(s) | Alternate(s) |
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Punter | 6Brett Kern,Tennessee | |
Placekicker | 9Justin Tucker,Baltimore | |
Return specialist | 17Mecole Hardman,Kansas City[d] | 18Andre Roberts,Buffalo[a] |
Special teams | 18Matthew Slater,New England | |
Long snapper | 46Morgan Cox,Baltimore |
NFC roster
[edit]The following players were selected as the NFC Pro Bowl Team:
Offense
[edit]Defense
[edit]Special teams
[edit]Position | Starter(s) | Alternate(s) |
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Punter | 5Tress Way,Washington | |
Placekicker | 3Wil Lutz,New Orleans | |
Return specialist | 11Deonte Harris,New Orleans | |
Special teams | 84Cordarrelle Patterson,Chicago | |
Long snapper | 45Rick Lovato,Philadelphia |
Notes: Players must have accepted their invitations as alternates to be listed; those who declined are not considered Pro Bowlers.
- boldplayer who participated in game
- (C)signifies the player has been selected as a captain
- aReplacement player selection due to injury or vacancy
- bInjured/suspended player; selected but did not participate
- cReplacement starter; selected as reserve
- dSelected but did not play because his team advanced toSuper Bowl LIV(seePro Bowl "Player Selection"section)
- eSelected but chose not to participate
- fSelected as starter, but relinquished that role
Number of selections per team
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Broadcasting
[edit]The game was televised nationally byESPN,while being simulcast onABCandDisney XD,and in Spanish byESPN Deportes.[11]
Early in the first quarter, anABC Newsspecial report(simulcast on ESPN, with Disney XD continuing on with game coverage) interrupted the game to announce the death ofNBAlegendKobe Bryantin ahelicopter crashearlier in the day; before the game, NFC players who learned of his death conducted a prayer led by Wilson, while various on-field tributes were made during the game.[12]With coverage of Bryant's death becoming a certain and continuing theme of the game coverage, it was decided to end the Disney XD simulcast with nine minutes remaining in the second quarter and switch that network to an impromptumarathonofBig City Greens.[13]
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