We take a look at how the NFL handled the 2021 Pro Bowl amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2022 Pro Bowl comes live to you from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, with kickoff set for 3:00 p.m. The game airs on ET and ESPN. Fans will be happy to know that the event and the Pro Bowl itself will allow fans to come back in person as opposed to 2021. If you remember, last year the Pro Bowl was canceled and virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021 Pro Bowl: Madden Edition
Instead of the usual skill challenge and Pro Bowl, the 2021 Pro Bowl week consisted of two "events" that were the highlight fight and then a virtual Madden showdown. Rosters were still voted on and elected, but these were stand-alone events. For Madden Showdown, the AFC and NFC teams each had four representatives who would play a quarter for their respective conference. The AFC was represented by quarterback Deshan Watson, leaving behind Derrick Henry, rapper Snoop Dogg, and their football legend was former NFL wide receiver, Keishon Johnson. The NFC was represented by quarterback Kyler Murray, safety Jamal Adams, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace and their legend was former NFL running back Marshaw Lynch.