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 While there have been some incredible Pro Bowl performances in years past, this year, that standard game has been replaced by a number of alternatives.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

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

Quarterback

• Jared Goff (Replacing Jalen Hurts)
  Detroit Lions
• Kirk Cousins
  Minnesota Vikings
• Geno Smith
  Seattle Seahawks

Running Back

• Saquon Barkley
  New York Giants
• Dalvin Cook (Replacing Tony Pollard)
  Minnesota Vikings
• Christian McCaffrey (Replacing Miles Sanders)
  San Francisco 49ers

Fullback

• Kyle Juszczyk
  San Francisco 49ers

Wide Receiver

• Justin Jefferson
  Minnesota Vikings
• Amon-Ra St. Brown (Replacing A.J. Brown)
  Philadelphia Eagles
• CeeDee Lamb
  Dallas Cowboys
• Terry McLaurin
  Washington Commanders

Tight End

• George Kittle
  San Francisco 49ers
• T.J. Hockenson
  Minnesota Vikings

Offensive Line

• Trent Williams
  San Francisco 49ers
• Penei Sewell (Replacing Lane Johnson)
  Detroit Lions
• Tristan Wirfs
  Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Zack Martin
  Dallas Cowboys
• Elgton Jenkins (Replacing Landon Dickerson)
  Green Bay Packers
• Chris Lindstrom
  Atlanta Falcons
• Tyler Biadasz (Replacing Jason Kelce)
  Dallas Cowboys
• Frank Ragnow
  Detroit Lions

NFC Roster: Defense

Defensive End

• Nick Bosa
  San Francisco 49ers
• Brian Burns
  Carolina Panthers
• Demarcus Lawrence
  Dallas Cowboys

Interior Linemen

• Daron Payne (Replacing Aaron Donald)
  Washington Commanders
• Jonathan Allen
  Washington Commanders
• Dexter Lawrence
  New York Giants

Linebacker

• Micah Parsons
  Dallas Cowboys
• Za’Darius Smith
  Minnesota Vikings
• Danielle Hunter (Replacing Haason Reddick)
  Minnesota Vikings
• Fred Warner
  San Francisco 49ers
• Demario Davis
  New Orleans Saints

Cornerback

• Jalen Ramsey (Replacing Darius Slay)
  Los Angeles Rams
• Trevon Diggs
  Dallas Cowboys
• Tariq Woolen
  Seattle Seahawks
• Jaire Alexander
  Green Bay Packers

Safety

• Quandre Diggs
  Seattle Seahawks
• Budda Baker
  Arizona Cardinals
• Talanoa Hufanga
  San Francisco 49ers

NFC Roster: Special Teams

• Andrew DePaola
  Minnesota Vikings
• Tress Way
  Washington Commanders
• Jason Myers
  Seattle Seahawks
• KaVontae Turpin
  Dallas Cowboys
• Jeremy Reaves
  Washington Commanders