The NFC looked like it would coast to a victory early as two Minnesota Vikings made big plays, but the AFC rallied for a 24-23 win in the Pro Bowl Sunday.
Adam Thielen had a touchdown reception, and Harrison Smith returned an interception for a score as the NFC opened up a 20-3 lead at halftime.
Thielen, Smith and three teammates represented the Vikings in the Pro Bowl.
Thielen caught an 8-yard TD pass from Drew Brees , and Smith picked off a deep pass from Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger and weaved his way 79 yards through several half-hearted tackles for a score.
Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph also did his part, catching seven passes for 70 yards.
Tennessee’s Delanie Walker caught two touchdown passes, including an 18-yarder with 1:31 remaining, and was named the offensive MVP.
Denver’s Von Miller sealed the victory when he caused and recovered a fumble by Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff and Miller was the game’s defensive MVP.
