In a Pro Bowl Games flag football showdown that started looking like an AFC runaway, it was players from two of the NFL’s fiercest rivals - the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys - who flipped the script and led the NFC to a stunning 66-52 comeback win.
Down 52-36, the NFC looked like it was headed for a quiet night. But then Jalen Hurts and Dak Prescott - yes, you read that right - took over. The quarterbacks from Philly and Dallas, usually on opposite sides of one of the league’s most heated rivalries, joined forces in a two-QB system that turned the game on its head.
Hurts, showing off the poise and playmaking that’s made him one of the NFC’s top signal-callers, tossed three touchdown passes. Prescott one-upped him with four of his own.
But it wasn’t just the numbers - it was the creativity. Twice in the red zone, Hurts pitched the ball to Prescott, who then fired touchdown passes.
It was a bit of backyard football with a Pro Bowl twist, and it worked to perfection.
Eagles rookie Cooper DeJean also made his mark, albeit more quietly. Known for his instincts and ball-hawking ability, DeJean came up with a timely interception that helped keep the NFC within striking distance. It wasn’t a flashy night for the young defensive back, but his contribution came at a crucial moment.
The NFC’s win pushes them to 4-0 in flag football contests against the AFC - a stat that might not carry weight in the standings, but definitely speaks to the pride these players bring, even in an exhibition setting.
And while it was fun - even refreshing - to see Cowboys and Eagles players working together for a common goal, don’t expect the goodwill to last. The NFC East rivalry runs deep, and after this brief Pro Bowl truce, it’s safe to say the competitive fire between these two teams will be burning bright again soon.