"Lineup Finalized for Pro Bowl Events: Tug-of-War, Flag Football, and Beyond"
The National Football League (NFL) declared on Wednesday the players taking part in the 2025 Pro Bowl Games in Orlando, Florida. The games will include both on-field and off-field skills competitions.
There are a total of 11 skills challenges, each worth three points, for a total of 33 points available. The points from the flag football game on Sunday will be added to the score from Thursday's competitions to determine the winner between the AFC and NFC teams.
One of the challenges, called "Passing the Test," involves quarterbacks throwing at different targets in 40 seconds while their teammates answer questions about current Pro Bowl players to earn extra time. The AFC quarterbacks participating are Joe Burrow from the Bengals, Drake May from the Patriots, and Russell Wilson from the Steelers. Their trivia partners are Nico Collins from the Texans, Jonnu Smith from the Dolphins, and Myles Garrett from the Browns.
The NFC quarterbacks are Jared Goff from the Lions, Sam Darnold from the Vikings, and Baker Mayfield from the Buccaneers. Their trivia partners are Josh Jacobs from the Packers, Fred Warner from the 49ers, and Mike Evans from the Buccaneers.
Another challenge, "Safety Catches," involves a wide receiver, tight end, and defensive back from each team trying to catch passes while running an obstacle course. For the AFC, the participants are Ja'Marr Chase from the Bengals, Brock Bowers from the Raiders, and Derek Stingley Jr. from the Texans. For the NFC, the participants are Justin Jefferson from the Vikings, Trey McBride from the Cardinals, and Jaylon Johnson from the Bears.
In "The Big Spike," linemen will compete to see who can spike the football with the most power and impact. The AFC participants are Rashawn Slater and Joel Bitonio from the Browns, and Quinnen Williams from the Jets. The NFC participants are Chris Lindstrom from the Falcons, Frank Ragnow from the Lions, and Dexter Lawrence from the Giants.
The "Relay Race" will feature four players from each team running 40-yard dashes while passing a football instead of a baton. The AFC relay runners include Jonathan Taylor from the Colts, Pat Surtain II from the Broncos, Danielle Hunter from the Texans, and more. The NFC relay runners include Jahmyr Gibbs from the Lions, Jaycee Horn from the Panthers, Micah Parsons from the Cowboys, and more.
In "Helmet Harmony," players will be tested on their knowledge of their NFL teammates. The AFC participants are Cameron Heyward and Miles Killebrew from the Steelers, Dion Dawkins and Connor McGovern from the Bills, and Marlon Humphrey and Kyle Hamilton from the Ravens. The NFC participants are Vita Vea and Tristan Wirfs from the Buccaneers, Jonathan Greenard and Brian O'Neill from the Vikings, and Rashan Gary and Xavier McKinney from the Packers.
"Dodgeball" will feature four teams of seven players, with a total of six points available. The AFC players include Jeffrey Simmons from the Titans, Logan Cooke from the Jaguars, Ronnie Stanley from the Ravens, and more. The NFC players include Jaxon Smith-Njigba from the Seahawks, Erik McCoy from the Saints, Leonard Williams from the Seahawks, and more.
In "Punt Perfect," the punting accuracy of one punter and one non-punter from each conference will be tested. The AFC participants are Logan Cooke (punter) and Marlon Humphrey, while the NFC participants are Jack Fox (punter) and Kyle Juszczyk.
The Madden NFL 25 Competition will feature AFC players James and Thomas, and NFC players Jefferson and Parsons. The "Great Football Race" will consist of five challenges in a relay race, with AFC players Garrett, Linderbaum, Slater, and more, and NFC players Parsons, Ragnow, Wirfs, and more. In "Tug-of-War," the AFC will be represented by Nelson, Seumalo, Bitonio, and more, while the NFC will have Lindstrom, Tyler Smith, Hunt, and more.
The flag football rosters for the AFC and NFC teams include a mix of quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and more. The AFC team includes players like Joe Burrow, Drake May, and Patrick Queen, while the NFC team includes players like Jared Goff, Baker Mayfield, and George Kittle.
