The National Football Conference (NFC) celebrated victory in the Pro Bowl for the third consecutive year, defeating the American Football Conference (AFC) with a score of 76-63. In a display of skill and camaraderie, a pair of standout players from the NFC North were honored with the Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards following the matchup. Jared Goff, the star quarterback for the Detroit Lions, was named the Offensive MVP, while Byron Murphy Jr., a cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings, received accolades as the Defensive MVP.

Murphy, participating in his first Pro Bowl, made a significant impact in the game, highlighted by a crucial pick-six interception. He shared his excitement about the experience, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to compete among some of the league's elite. 'Obviously, first Pro Bowl, very blessed to be here,' he remarked. 'But the defense today came to show up... the guys on the defense came to play today, we had fun and coach Eli [Manning] got us right.' Goff, making his fourth Pro Bowl appearance, also celebrated a notable achievement as this was his first time receiving MVP honors, accumulating 126 passing yards and three touchdown passes in the NFC's victory.

The Pro Bowl showcased numerous thrilling moments, including Kyle Juszczyk scoring the first touchdown of the flag football game and Malik Nabers performing a flip into the foam pit after scoring. Additionally, Goff praised the Pro Bowl preparations, stating, 'It was fun, it was a really good week. I thought they did a really good job putting it together down here in Orlando. Coach Eli did a hell of a job for us, leading us all week.' For both Murphy and Goff, who have each concluded exceptional seasons within their respective careers—Murphy with 81 tackles and Goff passing for 4,629 yards—earning MVP honors serves as a fitting conclusion to the year, even as both players might prefer to be in Super Bowl preparations.