Patrick Mahomes Named Offensive MVP as AFC Dominates NFC at 2019 Pro Bowl

On a rainy Sunday afternoon in Orlando, Florida, the AFC defeated the NFC in the Pro Bowl, 26-7. 

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes opened the game for the AFC at quarterback and set the tone, throwing for 156 yards and a touchdown, while Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron and Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey each notched touchdown receptions and Kansas City Chiefs fullback Anthony Sherman scored on a one-yard run. 

Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper had the lone touchdown for the NFC. 

Mahomes was named the offensive MVP, while New York Jets safety Jamal Adams was the defensive MVP.

As usual, Mahomes alone was worth the price of admission:

The NFC was done in by three interceptions and an inability to slow down the AFC's passing attack (362 yards). Still, that the team could not top seven points in a game where tackling has basically been outlawed is a bit surprising.

That allowed for one of the most hallowed traditions during the Pro Bowl, however, which of course is making fun of the event and its participants or simply complaining about how it isn't taken seriously enough:

And in perhaps the perfect reminder of just how little the Pro Bowl matters, Monday Night Football analyst and former player Jason Witten accidentally broke the trophy after the game:

While the AFC won the game, the NFC had fun with the exhibition.

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott, for instance, played all over the field. He had a fourth-down conversion on a fake punt as an upback, taking a direct snap. He also got a few reps at linebacker and one play at quarterback.

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara and New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley played on the defensive line for a few snaps, with Kamara hitting the arm of Deshaun Watson on one play in the second half and causing an incompletion.

And Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans played some defensive back, even registering an interception in the fourth quarter.

The NFC's shenanigans didn't always work for the best, however.

Adams blew up a flea-flicker attempt, for one:

And Minnesota Vikings wideout Adam Thielen threw an interception worthy of Duck Hunt, straight into the arms of Adams:

Not to be outdone, the AFC gave Los Angeles Chargers edge-rusher Melvin Ingram a carry late in the fourth quarter, while Ramsey scored on a slant pattern in the red zone. By that point, the game was long over, the conclusion of a wet, sloppy and meaningless affair that was equal parts fun and utterly absurd.

If you're watching the Pro Bowl for serious football, well, you'll be highly disappointed. If you're watching it to see running backs pose as defensive linemen or cornerbacks line up at wide receiver, though, you'll probably enjoy yourself.