As interest has greatly waned in the Pro Bowl over the years, the NFL has decided to shift focus—instead of the Pro Bowl being a single All-Star game, the Pro Bowl Games were in

NFL.com contributor Mia Fowler offers a look at what to expect from the 2025 Pro Bowl Games on Thursday and Sunday.

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Lions quarterback Jared Goff took full advantage of his opportunity to shine during the Pro Bowl Games Thursday. The MVP finalist took part in the event called “Passing the Test”, in which a quarterback was paired with a wide receiver who answered trivia questions. Each correct answer added ten seconds to the quarterback’s base time of 40 seconds.

Jan 30, 2025; Orlando, FL, USA; AFC quarterback Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals throws the ball during the Passing the Test event at the Pro Bowl Skills Challenge at Nicholson Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Unfortunately for Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch, dodgeball comes with its own risks, and during the first game Houston's Joe Mixon hit him right in the Pro Bowls. While Branch wasn't actually hurt and was able to laugh about it afterwards, it still makes for an incredibly funny video.

Seven Pittsburgh Steelers compete in the 2025 Pro Bowl Games Skills Showdown, taking on events like Dodgeball and Helmet Harmony.

The Pro Bowl Games are back for a third straight season in 2025. Rather than a full-pads, tackle football game between two all-star rosters, the Pro Bowl's new format, which started in 2023, features two days of skills competitions ahead of a 7-on-7 flag football game capping off the weekend.