Steelers to watch in the Pro Bowl Games
The traditional Pro Bowl game has been replaced by the Pro Bowl Games, which includes the Skills Show and will culminate with an AFC vs. NFC Flag Game at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida on Sunday, February 2.
The Skills Show will air in Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. on ESPN. In the first part of the two-day event, the AFC and NFC players will compete in the Pro Bowl Skills show, featuring skills challenges. This made-for-TV event takes place in the Nicholson Fieldhouse at the University of Central Florida, only on ESPN from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. ET.
The Pro Bowl Games Flag Football and Skills will air on Sunday, February 2 at 3 p.m. on ESPN and ABC from Camping World Stadium. It includes a 7-on-7 flag football game and more skills, including Tug-of-War, Punt Perfect, and the Great Football Race.
Steelers Participants
Several Steelers were named to the Pro Bowl Games. Initially, Chris Boswell, safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, defensive tackle Cameron Heyward and linebacker T.J. Watt, were voted in as starters. Special teams ace Miles Killebrew and guard Isaac Seumalo were named as an injury replacements as the main rosters were revealed.
In addition, Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson was named to the Pro Bowl Games as a replacement for Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who is unable to play due to an injury. Wilson will be making his 10th Pro Bowl appearance (2012-15, 2017-21, 2024), which is tied for fifth-most among quarterbacks in NFL history.
On Wednesday, linebacker Patrick Queen was named to the Pro Bowl Games as a replacement, replacing Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith.
In all, a grand total of eight Pittsburgh Steelers were named and/or are participating in this week’s event.
How it works
Scoring for the Pro Bowl Games works in the following way:
- The winning conference of each skill competition earns three points towards their team’s overall score, with 33 points available across the 11 skills events.
- Points from the Flag game (four, 12-minute quarters played on Sunday) will be added to points earned from Skills competitions to determine the winning conference for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games.
- The winning conference at the conclusion of the Flag game will be crowned the winner of the Pro Bowl Games.
A staple of the annual AFC vs. NFC competition, the NFL’s top players are set to participate in the following new and fan-favorite Pro Bowl skills competitions that showcase their football and non-football skills (subject to change).
Thursday, Jan. 30
Passing The Test (three points available)
Quarterbacks try to hit targets at various distances around the field worth different point values in 40 seconds. Before the challenge, each quarterback will select a Pro Bowl Games teammate to answer five trivia questions about current Pro Bowl players. For every correct answer, the quarterback gets an additional 10 seconds. The winner of the competition is the team with the quarterback who scores the most points.
| AFC | NFC | |||
| QB | Joe Burrow (CIN) | QB | Jared Goff (DET) | |
| Trivia | Nico Collins (HOU) | Trivia | Josh Jacobs (GB) | |
| QB | Drake Maye (NE) | QB | Sam Darnold (MIN) | |
| Trivia | Jonnu Smith (MIA) | Trivia | Fred Warner (SF) | |
| QB | Russell Wilson (PIT) | QB | Baker Mayfield (TB) | |
| Trivia | Myles Garrett (CLE) | Trivia | Mike Evans (TB) | |
Satisfying Catches presented by SNICKERS® (three points available)
One wide receiver, tight end and defensive back from each conference will compete in a challenge obstacle course, including catches from a jugs machine at three different distances, to test every aspect of catching a football. Each teammate will complete the course back-to-back with the lowest combined time winning the challenge.
| AFC | NFC | |||
| WR | Ja’Marr Chase (CIN) | WR | Justin Jefferson (MIN) | |
| TE | Brock Bowers (LV) | TE | Trey McBride (ARI) | |
| DB | Derek Stingley Jr. (HOU) | DB | Jaylon Johnson (CHI) | |
The Big Spike (three points available)
Three big men from each conference step up to the Spike-o-Meter and have three attempts to score the highest number on their spike. The player with the highest score, measured by power and impact, will win their conference three points.
| AFC | NFC | |||
| OL | Rashawn Slater (LAC) | OL | Chris Lindstrom (ATL) | |
| DL | Quinnen Williams (NYJ) | DL | Dexter Lawrence (NYG) | |
| OL | Joel Bitonio (CLE) | OL | Frank Ragnow (DET) | |
Relay Race (three points available)
A simultaneous relay-style event where four players from each conference complete a 40-yard dash before handing a football to the next athlete on their team, continuing until the fourth and final leg crosses the finish line. The conferences will compete in three rounds, with the fastest team winning.
| AFC | NFC | |||
| RB | Jonathan Taylor (IND) | RB | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) | |
| CB | Pat Surtain II (DEN) | CB | Jaycee Horn (CAR) | |
| DE | Danielle Hunter (HOU) | DE | Micah Parsons (DAL) | |
| FB | Patrick Ricard (BAL) | SS | Brian Branch (DET) | |
| FS | Minkah Fitzpatrick (PIT) | CB | Devon Witherspoon (SEA) | |
| ST | Marvin Mims (DEN) | ST | KhaDarel Hodge (ATL) | |
| LB | Joey Bosa (LAC) | DE | Nick Bosa (SF) | |
| CB | Denzel Ward (CLE) | RS | KaVontae Turpin (DAL) | |
| WR | Jerry Jeudy (CLE) | WR | Malik Nabers (NYG) | |
| LB | Kyle Van Noy (BAL) | LB | Bobby Wagner (WAS) | |
| LB | Nik Bonitto (DEN) | LB | Jared Verse (LAR) | |
| SS | Derwin James (LAC) | SS | Budda Baker (ARI) | |
Helmet Harmony (three points available)
A game show to test player knowledge of their teammates, with every correct answer worth one point. The team with the most correct answers wins.
| AFC | NFC | |
| Cameron Heyward (PIT) | Vita Vea (TB) | |
| Miles Killebrew (PIT) | Tristan Wirfs (TB) | |
| Dion Dawkins (BUF) | Jonathan Greenard (MIN) | |
| Connor McGovern (BUF) | Brian O’Neill (MIN) | |
| Marlon Humphrey (BAL) | Rashan Gary (GB) | |
| Kyle Hamilton (BAL) | Xavier McKinney (GB) |
Dodgeball presented by Bud Light (six points available)
A two-round tournament of classic dodgeball featuring four teams of seven players. Teams will be a mix of AFC offensive, defensive and special teams players competing against a mix of NFC offensive, defensive and special teams players. Each match is worth three points.
| AFC | NFC | |
| Jeffery Simmons (TEN)* | Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) | |
| Logan Cooke (JAX) | Erik McCoy (NO) | |
| Ronnie Stanley (BAL) | Leonard Williams (SEA) | |
| Chris Boswell (PIT) | Bijan Robinson (ATL) | |
| Joe Mixon (HOU) | Robert Hunt (CAR) | |
| Isaac Seumalo (PIT) | Taylor Decker (DET) | |
| Tyler Linderbaum (BAL) | Jack Fox (DET) | |
| Patrick Queen (PIT)* | Kyle Juszczyk (SF) | |
| Quenton Nelson (IND) | Tyler Smith (DAL) | |
| Zaire Franklin (IND) | Andrew Van Ginkel (MIN) | |
| Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX) | George Kittle (SF) | |
| James Cook (BUF) | Andrew DePaola (MIN) | |
| Ross Matiscik (JAX) | Brandon Aubrey (DAL) | |
| Trey Hendrickson (CIN) | Byron Murphy (MIN) |
Sunday, February 2nd
Punt Perfect (three points available)
Two players (one punter, one non-punter) from each conference punt from the 35-yard line, attempting to place as many punts as possible in one minute (or 12 punts) into a set of six buckets in the end zone. Each bucket is worth one point, with every fourth punt worth three points. The two players with the highest combined score will be the winners.
| AFC | NFC | |||
| P | Logan Cooke (JAX) | P | Jack Fox (DET) | |
| CB | Marlon Humphrey (BAL) | FB | Kyle Juszczyk (SF) | |
Madden NFL 25 Competition (three points available)
Two AFC players and two NFC players meet in a high-stakes showdown in Madden NFL 25. The entire event, hosted by Charissa Thompson and Kurt Benkert, will be streamed live on EA Sports Madden’s Twitch channel on Saturday, Feb. 1, with a full replay available on the NFL’s YouTube channel. In addition to being streamed live on Saturday, ESPN will air a clip as part of Sunday’s Pro Bowl Games coverage.
| AFC | NFC | |
| Derwin James (LAC) | Justin Jefferson (MIN) | |
| Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX) | Micah Parsons (DAL) |
The Great Football Race (three points available)
Six players from each conference will face off in a relay race consisting of five different challenges, culminating with a sled push. The team to cross the finish line first wins and earns three points for their conference.
| AFC | NFC | |||
| DE | Myles Garrett (CLE) | DE | Micah Parsons (DAL) | |
| C | Tyler Linderbaum (BAL) | C | Frank Ragnow (DET) | |
| T | Rashawn Slater (LAC) | T | Tristan Wirfs (TB) | |
| K | Chris Boswell (PIT) | K | Brandon Aubrey (DAL) | |
| LS | Ross Matiscik (JAX) | LS | Andrew DePaola (MIN) | |
| C | Connor McGovern (BUF) | C | Erik McCoy (NO) | |
Tug-of-War (three points available)
A five-on-five demonstration of teamwork, strength and strategy, and positioned above a foam pit, players are challenged to pull backwards on the rope, attempting to move the opposing team in their direction. The competition will be the best of three, and the winner who pulls the opposing team into the foam pit twice wins and earns three points for their conference.
| AFC | NFC | |
| Quenton Nelson (IND) | Chris Lindstrom (ATL) | |
| Isaac Seumalo (PIT) | Tyler Smith (DAL) | |
| Joel Bitonio (CLE) | Robert Hunt (CAR) | |
| Ronnie Stanley (BAL) | Brian O’Neill (MIN) | |
| Dion Dawkins (BUF) | Taylor Decker (DET) | |
| Trey Hendrickson (CIN) | Rashan Gary (GB) | |
| Danielle Hunter (HOU) | Nick Bosa (SF) | |
| Jeffery Simmons (TEN)* | Dexter Lawrence (NYG) | |
| Cameron Heyward (PIT) | Vita Vea (TB) | |
| Quinnen Williams (NYJ) | Leonard Williams (SEA) |
The following players set to participate in the NFL Flag football game on Sunday
| AFC | NFC | |||
| QB | Joe Burrow (CIN) | QB | Jared Goff (DET) | |
| QB | Drake Maye (NE) | QB | Sam Darnold (MIN) | |
| QB | Russell Wilson (PIT) | QB | Baker Mayfield (TB) | |
| RB | Joe Mixon (HOU) | RB | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) | |
| RB | Jonathan Taylor (IND) | RB | Josh Jacobs (GB) | |
| RB | James Cook (BUF) | RB | Bijan Robinson (ATL) | |
| FB | Patrick Ricard (BAL) | FB | Kyle Juszczyk (SF) | |
| WR | Ja’Marr Chase (CIN) | WR | Justin Jefferson (MIN) | |
| WR | Jerry Jeudy (CLE) | WR | Malik Nabers (NYG) | |
| WR | Nico Collins (HOU) | WR | Mike Evans (TB) | |
| WR | Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX) | WR | Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) | |
| TE | Brock Bowers (LV) | TE | Trey McBride (ARI) | |
| TE | Jonnu Smith (MIA) | TE | George Kittle (SF) | |
| C | Tyler Linderbaum (BAL) | C | Frank Ragnow (DET) | |
| C | Connor McGovern (BUF) | C | Erik McCoy (NO) | |
| OLB | Kyle Van Noy (BAL) | OLB | Jared Verse (LAR) | |
| OLB | Nik Bonitto (DEN) | OLB | Jonathan Greenard (MIN) | |
| OLB | Joey Bosa (LAC) | OLB | Andrew Van Ginkel (MIN) | |
| ILB | Patrick Queen (PIT)* | ILB | Fred Warner (SF) | |
| ILB | Zaire Franklin (IND) | ILB | Bobby Wagner (WAS) | |
| CB | Marlon Humphrey (BAL) | CB | Jaycee Horn (CAR) | |
| CB | Denzel Ward (CLE) | CB | Jaylon Johnson (CHI) | |
| CB | Pat Surtain II (DEN) | CB | Byron Murphy (MIN) | |
| CB | Derek Stingley Jr. (HOU) | CB | Devon Weatherspoon (SEA) | |
| FS | Minkah Fitzpatrick (PIT) | FS | Xavier McKinney (GB) | |
| SS | Kyle Hamilton (BAL) | SS | Budda Baker (ARI) | |
| SS | Derwin James (LAC) | SS | Brian Branch (DET) | |
| RS | Marvin Mims (DEN) | RS | Kavontae Turpin (DAL) | |
| ST | Miles Killebrew (PIT) | ST | KhaDarel Hodge (ATL) | |
*Jeffery Simmons replaced Nnamdi Madubuike and Patrick Queen replaced Roquan Smith on Wednesday after the 2025 Pro Bowl Games rosters were announced.
For more information on the Pro Bowl Games, visit probowl.com/watch.
Statistics and game information courtesy of the Pittsburgh Steelers and/or National Football League.
