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    Ja'Marr Chase, Malik Nabers Excite NFL Fans as NFC Beats AFC in 2025 Pro Bowl Games

    Doric SamFebruary 2, 2025

    ORLANDO, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 02: Malik Nabers #1 of the New York Giants celebrates during the first quarter against the AFC in the NFL Pro Bowl Games at Camping World Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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    For the third straight year, the NFC emerged victorious over the AFC in the revamped Pro Bowl Games with a 76-63 win on Sunday.

    The NFC entered Sunday with a 14-7 lead following their success in the Skills Competition on Thursday. Head coach Eli Manning secured bragging rights over his brother Peyton Manning once again as the NFC dominated the majority of the mini-games before taking full control in the flag football game. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff was the offensive MVP, and Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy was named defensive MVP.

    Lions star Jahmyr Gibbs also could have earned MVP honors on defense thanks to this play:

    Detroit Lions @Lions

    And it's picked off by... <a href="https://twitter.com/Jahmyr_Gibbs1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Jahmyr_Gibbs1</a> 🗣️<br><br> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ProBowlGames?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ProBowlGames</a> | 📺 ESPN <a href="https://t.co/3DSFTNuTAJ">pic.twitter.com/3DSFTNuTAJ</a>

    Fans were treated to highlights on both sides. For the NFC, New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers wowed many with his acrobatic catches. Fans on social media were impressed by his breakout performance:

    B/R Gridiron @brgridiron

    Foam pit celebration after Malik Nabers TD for the NFC 🤣<br><br>Love to see these guys having some fun 🙌<br><br>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFL</a>)<a href="https://t.co/hKVBXF8BMn">pic.twitter.com/hKVBXF8BMn</a>

    NFL @NFL

    Malik Nabers secured a contested catch with his legs 😱<br><br>📺: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ProBowlGames?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ProBowlGames</a> on ESPN/ABC<br>📱: Stream on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLPlus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFLPlus</a> and ESPN+ <a href="https://t.co/CaNbfikvht">pic.twitter.com/CaNbfikvht</a>

    Ja'Marr Chase, Malik Nabers Excite NFL Fans as NFC Beats AFC in 2025 Pro Bowl Games
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    NFL Fantasy Football @NFLFantasy

    me after i draft Malik Nabers in fantasy next year: <a href="https://t.co/hQfRwjdRsZ">pic.twitter.com/hQfRwjdRsZ</a>

    FOX Sports: NFL @NFLonFOX

    Malik Nabers with a fantastic catch! 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ProBowlGames?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ProBowlGames</a> <a href="https://t.co/UJE51ABmsP">pic.twitter.com/UJE51ABmsP</a>

    Joey @ManningToOBJ

    I don't care if it's flag football or a real NFL game. Malik Nabers is absolutely ridiculous. Pure talent.

    AA @Ayushxa

    Malik Nabers is ridiculous, if the Giants get him a QB he will be a problem

    bigg juicee😎 @jnicolee__

    Malik Nabers ain't smiled like this the whole season 😂 boy having a time at the pro bowl

    Cincinnati Bengals star receiver Ja'Marr Chase was the brightest spot for the AFC, as the 2024 Triple Crown winner reached the end zone time and time again to keep things competitive. He showed fans why he's likely to break the bank with a massive contract extension this offseason.

    ESPN @espn

    Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase touchdowns look familiar 😎 <br><br>Wait for the bowling celly 🎳 <a href="https://t.co/PPRzk0ssi6">pic.twitter.com/PPRzk0ssi6</a>

    NFL @NFL

    Ja'Marr Chase to the house!<br><br>📺: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ProBowlGames?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ProBowlGames</a> on ESPN/ABC<br>📱: Stream on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFLPlus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFLPlus</a> and ESPN+ <a href="https://t.co/rtC8Q7kOT1">pic.twitter.com/rtC8Q7kOT1</a>

    Pats Pro @PatsPro_21

    Dan Orlovsky "I'd love to see the Patriots get someone who looks like Ja'Marr Chase for Drake Maye". <br><br>We all do, Dan. <a href="https://t.co/BrM1Q8G1W1">https://t.co/BrM1Q8G1W1</a>

    Corey Kandil @Light_theKandil

    Hey <a href="https://twitter.com/danorlovsky7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@danorlovsky7</a>…there's nobody like Ja'Marr Chase

    Red Sox News @RedSoxBanter

    Drake Maye to Ja'Marr Chase… touchdown… <a href="https://t.co/vfLItdhjxD">pic.twitter.com/vfLItdhjxD</a>

    Jay Elliot Coburn @JayCoburn816

    There's not a better quarterback-receiver combo in the postseason, in games that don't matter, than Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase.

    The continued success of the Pro Bowl Games likely means the NFL will stick with this format going forward. Players have enjoyed the extra competitions as well as the carefree play of the flag football game. The battle between the Manning brothers is always entertaining, but Peyton has a long way to go to catch up to his younger brother Eli.