"Weird, given how good he's at kicking things" - NFL fans troll Tyreek Hill over his botched FG attempt in Madden Pro Bowl game

By Bethany Cohen

Published Feb 05, 2023 17:31 GMT

The Pro Bowl Games are taking place this weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. While the main event won't be played until Sunday afternoon, The Madden NFL 23 game between the NFC and AFC took place on Saturday afternoon.

The AFC team featured Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner. The NFC team featured edge rusher Micah Parsons and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson.

With the NFC team leading 13-3 in the fourth quarter, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill attempted a 43-yard field goal that he missed. The NFC team couldn't believe what they saw.

Former NFL defensive end Anthony "Spice" Adams, who was the coach for the NFC team, was literally rolling on the ground laughing because of how funny he thought it was. NFL fans on Twitter couldn't let it go either.

NFL fans trolled Hill for missing the kick and bringing up some of his past troubles. Others who weren't trolling Hill turned their attention towards Micah Parsons, saying that his facial expressions showed that he knew what it was like to miss a field goal kick. Referring to the postseason woes of Dallas Cowboys kicker Brett Maher. Other fans just went ahead and insulted Maher for accuracy issues in the playoffs.

While it was all in good fun, NFL fans didn't miss an opportunity to get a few laughs, even if it was just the Madden 23 event at the Pro Bowl Games.

When are the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games?

The Super Bowl is a week away, but NFL fans will get to watch some of their favorite players take the field this week. This weekend marks the debut of the NFL's new concept for the Pro Bowl. Over the last few days, some of the biggest names in the NFL have participated in events including dodgeball, golf and accuracy competitions.

Coached by Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Peyton and Eli Manning, the AFC and NFC are facing off against each other. The week's events culminated in a flag football game on Sunday afternoon.

Fans can watch the Pro Bowl Games live from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sunday, February 5, 2023, live on ABC and ESPN and can be streamed on Disney Plus.

About the author

Bethany Cohen is an NFL writer at Sportskeeda, with a rich prior 15-year experience in the sports writing industry, primarily covering the MLB and MiLB. She majored in Communications from the University of South Florida and has previously worked for top companies such as Examiner.com and Legends on Deck.

Bethany owes her NFL allegiance to the Pittsburgh Steelers owing to their long-standing tradition and competitiveness. She is a fan of old stalwarts such as Terry Bradshaw and Franco Harris and would love to watch them in the 1970s if she manages to get her hand on a time machine. She also acknowledges the greatness of modern icons like T.J. Watt for his desire to continuously improve despite being on top. She admires coaches Mike Tomlin and Andy Reid for their longevity and success.

The ace reporter credits her knowledge and love for the sport to be her biggest reporting strengths. Prior fact-checking is a big component of her process and she always scours through additional sources to ensure complete accuracy in her content.

Super Bowl XLIII, when the Steelers won the the grand prize after Santonio Holmes’ epic catch in the end zone with just seconds left on the clock is etched in Bethany’s memory forever. When she is free of her professional commitments, she likes to attend sports events and music concerts.

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