2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games Format: Skills Competitions and Game-Day Events

The 2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games are set to take place on Feb. 5, 2023, in Paradise, Nevada. This year, the league has set up a whole new format for the events, completely revamping the Pro Bowl experience for players, attending fans, and those viewing from home. What can we expect from the new Pro Bowl format?

How Will the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games Be Formatted?

Historically, the league set up a standard-style NFL game in which football’s top players would face off in addition to a set of smaller competitions. While there have been some incredible Pro Bowl performances in years past, this year, that standard game has been replaced by a number of alternatives.

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Skills Competitions

At the 2023 Pro Bowl Games, the player selectees will take part in a variety of skills competitions. These competitions include a full-field relay race between six AFC players and six NFC players titled the “Gridiron Gauntlet,” an offensive and defensive lineman strength and speed competition named “Move the Chains,” and two fan-selected winners from Thursday’s Skills competition competing for the title of “Best Catch.”

Game-Day Events

The Pro Bowl Games will take place on Sunday, Feb. 5. They’ll include the following events: a pregame show, the NFL FLAG Youth Championships, a live showing of the skills competitions, AFC vs. NFC NFL Flag Games, and a live musical performance. The coaches for the AFC vs. NFC flag football game will be Peyton Manning and Eli Manning, respectively.

2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games FAQ

How Long Will the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl Last?

The Pro Bowl Games will span the day of Sunday, Feb. 5, with coverage beginning at 3 p.m. ET. On Thursday, Feb. 2, there will be two additional events taking place. The Pro Bowl Skills Show will be broadcast on ESPN beginning at 7 p.m. ET, and the East-West Shrine Bowl, one of the hallmark events of the pre-NFL draft process, will be broadcast on NFL Network beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET.

How Many Players Make the Pro Bowl?

A total of 88 NFL players make the Pro Bowl, with 44 coming from each conference. The position groups breakdown, per conference, is as follows:

Offense

3 Quarterbacks
3 Running backs
4 Wide receivers
2 Tight ends
3 Tackles
3 Guards
2 Centers
1 Fullback

Defense

3 Defensive ends
3 Interior linemen
2 Inside linebackers
3 Outside linebackers
4 Cornerbacks
2 Free safeties
1 Strong safety

Specialists

1 Kicker
1 Punter
1 Long snapper
1 Return specialist
1 Special teamer

How Much Are Pro Bowl Players Paid?

Historically, players participating in the Pro Bowl have been paid thousands of dollars. This year, the number is the highest it’s been in league history. For participating, each player will receive $40,000. Players on the winning team will receive double the initial prize for a total of $80,000 each.

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Who Received the Most Fan Votes for the Pro Bowl in 2023?

There are three methods by which players are selected for the Pro Bowl, with each carrying one-third of the weight: players’ votes, coaches’ votes, and fans’ votes. Fan voting closed in mid-December.

The top five fan vote-getters are as follows: Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa (306,681 votes), Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill (293,679), Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes (271,541), Minnesota Vikings WR Justin Jefferson (264,653), and Chiefs TE Travis Kelce (248,279).

AFC Leading Vote-Getters by Position

QB Tua Tagovailoa, MIA (306,861 votes)
RB Derrick Henry, TEN (160,799)
WR Tyreek Hill, MIA (293,679)
TE Travis Kelce, KC (248,279)
FB Alec Ingold, MIA (200,032)
T Terron Armstead, MIA (122,914)
G Kevin Zeitler, BAL (87,035)
C Creed Humphrey, KC (133,683)
DE Myles Garrett, CLE (141,661)
DT Quinnen Williams, NYJ (215,452)
OLB Matthew Judon, NE (154,780)
ILB Nick Bolton, KC (136,342)
CB Sauce Gardner, NYJ (191,867)
SS Derwin James, LAC (166,677)
FS Minkah Fitzpatrick, PIT (150,541)
K Justin Tucker, BAL (151,332)
P Ryan Stonehouse, TEN (57,577)
LS: Thomas Hennessy, NYJ (72,484)
ST Justin Hardee, NYJ (121,943)
RS Isiah Pacheco, KC (117,314)

NFC Leading Vote-Getters by Position

QB Jalen Hurts, PHI (215,634 votes)
RB Christian McCaffrey, SF (205,990)
WR Justin Jefferson, MIN (264,653)
TE George Kittle, SF (201,905)
FB Kyle Juszczyk, SF (227,484)
T Trent Williams, SF (134,491)
G Zack Martin, DAL (70,105)
C Jason Kelce, PHI (152,795)
DE Nick Bosa, SF (239,151)
DT Javon Hargrave, PHI (127,847)
OLB Micah Parsons, DAL (168,437)
ILB Fred Warner, SF (149,521)
CB Tariq Woolen, SEA (166,677)
SS Harrison Smith, MIN (131,720)
FS Kerby Joseph, DET (104,581)
K Jason Myers, SEA (86,508)
P Tress Way, WAS (132,945)
LS Andrew DePaola, MIN (93,948)
ST Kris Boyd, MIN (110,120)
RS Kene Nwangwu, MIN (125,869)

Final Pro Bowl Rosters

With the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs making it to Super Bowl 57, that opened up 15 roster spots for the Pro Bowl. That, combined with a number of other players who opted out due to injury, created an extensive list of alternates. Here is the most up-to-date Pro Bowl roster for both the AFC and NFC.

AFC Roster: Offense

Quarterback

Derek Carr (Replacing Joe Burrow)
Las Vegas Raiders
Trevor Lawrence (Replacing Patrick Mahomes)
Jacksonville Jaguars
Tyler Huntley (Replacing Josh Allen)
Baltimore Ravens

Running Back

Josh Jacobs
Las Vegas Raiders
Derrick Henry
Tennessee Titans
Nick Chubb
Cleveland Browns

Fullback

Pat Ricard
Baltimore Ravens

Wide Receiver

Tyreek Hill
Miami Dolphins
Stefon Diggs
Buffalo Bills
Davante Adams
Las Vegas Raiders
Ja’Marr Chase
Cincinnati Bengals

Tight End

Dawson Knox (Replacing Travis Kelce)
Buffalo Bills
Mark Andrews
Baltimore Ravens

Offensive Line

Laremy Tunsil
Houston Texans
Terron Armstead
Miami Dolphins
Dion Dawkins (Replacing Orlando Brown)
Buffalo Bills
Joel Bitonio
Cleveland Browns
Rodger Saffold (Replacing Quenton Nelson)
Buffalo Bills
Wyatt Teller (Replacing Joe Thuney)
Cleveland Browns
Ben Jones (Replacing Creed Humphrey)
Tennessee Titans
Mitch Morse
Buffalo Bills

AFC Roster: Defense

Defensive End

Myles Garrett
Cleveland Browns
Maxx Crosby
Las Vegas Raiders
Trey Hendrickson
Cincinnati Bengals

Interior Linemen

Cameron Heyward (Replacing Chris Jones)
Pittsburgh Steelers
Quinnen Williams
New York Jets
Jeffery Simmons
Tennessee Titans

Linebacker

Matthew Judon
New England Patriots
Bradley Chubb (Replacing Khalil Mack)
Miami Dolphins
Matt Milano (Replacing T.J. Watt)
Buffalo Bills
Roquan Smith
Baltimore Ravens
C.J. Mosley
New York Jets

Cornerback

Sauce Gardner
New York Jets
Pat Surtain II
Denver Broncos
Marlon Humphrey
Baltimore Ravens
Xavien Howard
Miami Dolphins

Safety

Minkah Fitzpatrick
Pittsburgh Steelers
Derwin James
Los Angeles Chargers
Jordan Poyer
Buffalo Bills

AFC Roster: Special Teams

Morgan Cox
Tennessee Titans
AJ Cole (Replacing Tommy Townsend)
Las Vegas Raiders
Justin Tucker
Baltimore Ravens
Jamal Agnew (Replacing Devin Duvernay)
Jacksonville Jaguars
Justin Hardee
New York Jets

NFC Roster: Offense