For years, I have pleaded for the NFL to incorporate some form of a skills challenge to accompany or replace the Pro Bowl game. Many others have felt the same. This year, the NFL obliged by adding a “Skills Challenge” to Pro Bowl Week, which takes place tonight at 7:00 PM ET in Orlando, Florida on ESPN. Here are the challenges that will be included, per NFL.com:
- Epic Pro Bowl Dodgeball: Pro Bowlers will compete in a game of dodgeball.
- Power Relay Challenge: Four team members will compete in a timed relay race.