2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games: How it works and who was chosen
The 2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games will be a lot different than the borderline apathetic “game” we have seen in years past with modified rules, basically no tackling allowed, and virtually no interest from the fan base in general. The NFL announced “The Pro Bowl Games” back in September and instead of a “game”, fans will get a weeklong “celebration of player skills featuring an exciting new format that spotlights Flag football.”
Although there’s not going to be a regular Pro Bowl game with players in pads, there will be a flag football game on February 5, 2023.
One of the biggest boosts to the week of Pro Bowl content for the NFL will be the inclusion of Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning and his Omaha Productions. Manning always provides great entertainment value whether he’s doing commercials, calling Monday night games, or even appearing on Disney’s Santa Clause series…
So what do the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games look like? When will they take place and where? Who was selected to play in the game?
2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games Date and Time
Sunday, February 5, 2023 (3 PM ET, 12 PM PT)
Where are the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games located?
Las Vegas, NV
Who made the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl games in the AFC?
Biggest snubs in the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl games
Looking over this year’s Pro Bowl rosters, you actually can’t help but feel like the majority of the picks were spot on. Though, given the fact there are only so many spots for players to be selected, there are always going to be a lot of snubs.
One of the biggest snubs in the AFC has to be Miami Dolphins‘ second-year pass rusher Jaelan Phillips. Phillips has 7.0 sacks and 20 QB hits this season along with 31 pressures, a forced fumble, and a pair of fumble recoveries. He’s been a menace after getting off to a slower start in the first four games.
You could also look at Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyson Campbell, who took a huge step forward this year and emerged as a legit CB1 for them, or even Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons, who has five interceptions in just nine games played this season.
On the NFC side, the biggest snub has to be 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw. It’s hard to justify leaving him out of the 2023 Pro Bowl games with 111 total tackles so far this season, six passes defensed, two forced fumbles, an interception, three tackles for loss, and a defensive touchdown. He’s been all over the field for DeMeco Ryans’ defense.
The fact that Christian McCaffrey was left out despite already having over 1,500 yards from scrimmage and 10 total touches this season is a bit of an oversight as well.