Russell Wilson’s star shines bright in win
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) of Team Irvin reacts after winning offensive MVP award while being interviewed by ESPN sideline reporter Lisa Salters at the NFL Pro Bowl football game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, in Honolulu.
Prior to that, the most recent Dolphins player to have accounted for a touchdown in the Pro Bowl was wide receiver Chris Chambers, who scored on a 16-yard reception from Peyton Manning in the first quarter to open the 2006 game’s scoring.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) of Team Irvin looks to pass during the first half of the 2016 NFL Pro Bowl today at Aloha Stadium. He threw touchdown passes of 14 and 2 yards to Falcons teammates Julio Jones and Devonta Freeman, respectively, in the opening quarter. Bridgewater, Minnesota’s quarterback, had touchdown passes to Philadelphia Eagles running back Darren Sproles and Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Allen Robinson (two catches, 105 yards). Derek Carr and Tyrod Taylor came on to relive Manning, while Teddy Bridgewater and Jameis Winston were under center in relief for Team Irvin.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) of Team Rice catches a pass while being defended by Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) of Team Irvin in the second quarter of the NFL Pro Bowl football game, S…
In typical Pro Bowl-fashion, the game was played at a casual pace with limited hitting. Martin and Smith got to start the game that eventually ended in a 49-27 win for Team Irvin. The rosters were drafted by captains Jerry Rice and Michael Irvin….
Following an interception of Manning by Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee, Team Irvin took the lead on a 6-yard pass to Freeman.
Team Rice cut the margin to a touchdown on a 10-yard scoring strike from Oakland quarterback Carr to Kelce for his second touchdown snag of the game, making the score 21-14 late in the second quarter.
JR-Landry 31 yard pass from T.Taylor (pass – failed), 6:05.
For those who didn’t see the Pro Bowl on ESPN Sunday night, Team Irvin completely dominated Team Rice, with a final score of 49-27. Richard Sherman and Charles Woodson lined up on offense.