Plenty of offense early in Pro Bowl

Martin and Smith got to start the game that eventually ended in a 49-27 win for Team Irvin. He completed six of eight passes for 129 yards and two touchdowns. Team Irvin threw for 406 yards and seven touchdowns, while Team Rice’s trio of Eli Manning, Derek Carr and Tyrod Taylor countered with 396 yards and three touchdowns in a game dominated by big plays. The NHL All-Star Game is probably a more entertaining option, and there is a three-hour American Ninja Warrior special beginning at 8 p.m., for what it’s worth. “But to be here, I’m grateful as can be”.

Jerry Rice and Michael Irvin met nine times during their Hall of Fame careers.

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman of Team Irvin runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of the 2016 NFL Pro Bowl today at Aloha Stadium.

Lining up alongside Beckham Jr. will be fellow New York Giant Eli Manning.

PACKERS SILENT ON RODGERS: A day after it was reported that quarterback Aaron Rodgers had knee surgery days after Green Bay was eliminated from the playoffs, Packers’ associate head coach Winston Moss – who is serving as coach of Team Irvin in the absence of Mike McCarthy – declined to comment on the report. The site of next year’s Pro Bowl has not yet been determined by the National Football League, although it does have an option to return to Hawaii. The quarterback found rookie running back Todd Gurley for a 10-yard score and a 21-7 lead early in the second quarter.

Taylor was the first Bills quarterback to compete in a Pro Bowl since Drew Bledsoe did it in 2002.

“Being a Pro Bowl captain was a great experience last season”, says Irvin, who now serves as an analyst for NFL Network. He played on offense and defense….

Last year, Dumervil caught the ire of the opposing Pro Bowl head coach (Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh) because he was rushing the passer more than rules allow.

However, we get to see two of our own, DeAndre Hopkins and Jon Weeks, play this week on Team Irvin, headed by professional loudmouth Michael Irvin.

Meanwhile in San Francisco, the arrivals of the Broncos and Panthers were minutely chronicled – with Newton’s travel ensemble featuring zebra-print pants creating a social media sensation.

MI-D.Freeman 6 yard pass from Ru.Wilson (Ju.Jones pass from Ru.Wilson), 3:40. Bennett 1-7, Ru.Wilson 1-2, J. Winston 1-0, Frederick 1-(minus 4), R.Sherman 1-(minus 22).

Carr finished the game with 198 yards through the air on 14-for-25 passing.