The 2016 Pro Bowl is set for Sunday and there’s nothing you can do to stop it. The NFL has tried various things to juice up its all-star game and nothing has worked, judging by the general response. That said, the league is sticking with the format it started a few years ago, with Hall of Famer team captains and a full draft rather than a simple NFC vs. AFC matchup.
Pro Bowl 2016 live stream: How to watch online
The big game is here. No, the other one.
Whether the change is actually working out for the NFL is up for debate. But the big game before the big game will get underway on Sunday, with Michael Irvin heading Team Irvin and Jerry Rice heading Team Rice. The legendary receivers have named a couple of captains, including Devonta Freeman and Geno Atkins for Irvin and Odell Beckham Jr. and Aaron Donald for Rice.
The game will function like any other Pro Bowl, but with so many players dropping out due to injury or indifference, some of the names aren't the biggest stars in the NFL. At quarterback, you'll get a chance to see Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and Teddy Bridgewater under center for Irvin. Wilson, who was too busy preparing for the Super Bowl the past two years, will play in his second Pro Bowl. He was the top overall pick in the draft Wednesday night.
Team Rice's first pick went to Beckham's teammate, Eli Manning, with Derek Carr and Tyrod Taylor as the other two quarterbacks.
The game will kick off at 7 p.m. ET on and will be broadcast by ESPN.
How to watch Pro Bowl
Where: Aloha Stadium, Honolulu
When: 7 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
Commentators: Mike Tirico, Jon Gruden
Online: WatchESPN
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