
Following a suggestion from Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson and with the help of former quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning, the NFL completely changed the format of the Pro Bowl last season, replacing the traditional “tackle” football game with a flag football game.
Peyton coached the AFC and Eli coached the NFC in the first-ever flag Pro Bowl earlier this year, and the results were exactly what the NFL was hoping for. The game was entertaining and drew 6.4 million viewers.