Justin Jefferson, Micah Parsons, Russell Wilson and More Star as NFC Steal the Show Ahead of Pro Bowl 2022 Showdown

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All Justin Jefferson does is catch everything. Fresh off producing the most prolific two-year receiving stretch to begin an NFL career, the Vikings phenom played a starring role in the NFC's win over the AFC in the Pro Bowl Skills Showdown on Thursday. The NFC came away with a 6-1 victory on the night. Here's how they did it. [{ "selector": ".qwsxj-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "500ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "opacity": 0}, {"offset": 1, "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".tfcwn-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-3.29em)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(138)", "opacity": 1} ] }, { "selector": ".vtglp-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(321)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

Precision Passing

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The NFC got off to an early lead thanks to Seahawks QB Russell Wilson, who took this event in a landslide. Long one of the league's best downfield throwers, Wilson hit nearly every deep target in tallying a record 29 points. Mac Jones was the runner-up with eight points. The Raiders' Hunter Renfrow registered just one point and Jefferson was shut out. [{ "selector": ".betjt-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(413)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

Fastest Man

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The race pitted Chiefs wideout Tyreek Hill against Browns running back Nick Chubb, Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs and a shirtless Micah Parsons. The Cowboys' rookie linebacker surprisingly -- and narrowly -- beat out Chubb, with Cheetah finishing in last. He appeared to pull up lame after getting a late start.

Thread the Needle

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The highlight was Diggs picking off Jones as he crashed into the wall the QBs were targeting. The Vikings QB did manage to fire a ball into the five-point hole, above the outstretched arms of the Chargers' Derwin James﻿. [{ "selector": ".iwpao-a", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100%)", "opacity": 1}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(465)", "opacity": 1} ] }]

Best Catch

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This event delivered the evening's most exciting moments. In the spirit of the NBA's dunk contest, the Diggs brothers, Hill and Jefferson attempted a series of acrobatic catches. Stefon Diggs jumped off a car and then snatched a ball out of the air before crashing on a table draped with his brother's jersey.

Elite Pro Bowl Dodgeball

The AFC had a one-player advantage late and looked primed to win the entire showcase when Trevon Diggs snagged a missile from his older brother. With Jefferson and Chubb soon the last men standing, the Minnesota wideout missed the Browns running back.

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Justin Jefferson, Micah Parsons, Russell Wilson and More Star as NFC Steal the Show Ahead of Pro Bowl 2022 Showdown

Precision Passing

Fastest Man

Thread the Needle

Best Catch

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