The performance has Mayfield breaking a Buccaneers franchise record that even Tom Brady didn't acquire during his time in pewter and red. In just two years with the team, Mayfield has already earned two Pro Bowl invitations, making him the first quarterback in franchise history to accomplish the feat.
Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff delivered a nearly perfect performance for the NFC as the Pro Bowl games kicked off Thursday.
Some notable highlights: the Bosa brothers, Joey and Nick, turned their leg of a relay race into speed walking; and Bengals star Ja’Marr Chase made one-handed catches on the first three balls flung his way in “satisfying catches.”
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield is making the Pro Bowl games after all. Mayfield was largely considered a snub when the NFC's three quarterbacks for the Pro Bowl Games were revealed before the regular season ended.
The Buccaneers' recognized for successful campaign with the Pro Bowl addition of Baker Mayfield, replacing Jayden Daniels.
Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye came up short Thursday night in the “Passing the Test” event as part of the Pro Bowl’s revamped skills competition.
Baker Mayfield couldn't beat Jayden Daniels in the NFC Wild Card Round, but he is replacing the Washington Commanders quarterback in the Pro Bowl. Josh
With the regular season concluded, it’s a good time to take a look at how quarterbacks arrayed in varying statistical categories. It was a good year for rookies hitting the ground running and these statistical looks reveal more than just category totals. Let’s take a look at how they fared per play. A minimum of 200 passes were considered.
Detroit quarterback Jared Goff delivered a near-perfect performance in “passing the test” and helped the NFC take a 14-7 lead over the AFC during the opening night of the Pro Bowl Games on Thursday.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, making his first Pro Bowl appearance after his second career selection, took part in the "passing the test" competition, posting 27 points. The 2025 Pro Bowl Games event featured quarterbacks trying to hit targets at various distances around the field worth different point values in 40 seconds.
Thirty players will be participating in their first Pro Bowl Games, including five rookies: Las Vegas tight end Brock Bowers, New England quarterback Drake Maye, Jacksonville wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr., New York Giants receiver Malik Nabers and Los Angeles Rams linebacker Jared Verse.