NFL Pro Bowl: 5 memorable performances for the ages 

NFL Pro Bowl - January 2019-2020 NFL season
NFL Pro Bowl - January 2019-2020 NFL season

The NFL Pro Bowl is an annual event where some of the best players get together for an exhibition game. With so many superstars playing at the the same time, it can sometimes be difficult to stand.

That doesn't mean that there haven't been some spectacular showings over the years. Here are five of the best individual performances in Pro Bowl history.

Memorable performances in NFL Pro Bowl history

#1 - WR Brandon Marshall (2012)

Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall
Pro Bowl wide receiver Brandon Marshall

Brandon Marshall dominated the 2012 Pro Bowl. He recorded six receptions for 174 receiving yards and a massive four touchdowns. He set the record for most touchdowns scored by a single player while impressively scoring one in each of the four quarters of the game.

Marshall was named the MVP of the game.

#2 - WR Randy Moss (2000)

Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss
Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss

Randy Moss set several NFL rookie records during his first season as a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings. He also set an NFL Pro Bowl record for the most receiving yards in a game.

He torched the opposing superstar defense by recording nine receptions for 212 receiving yards and one touchdown on his way to being named the MVP of the game.

Memorable performances in NFL Pro Bowl history

Here are five of the best individual performances in Pro Bowl history.

#3 - Marshall Faulk (1995)

St. Louis Rams running back Marshall Faulk
St. Louis Rams running back Marshall Faulk

Marshall Faulk set a Pro Bowl record for rushing yards in his rookie season and it still stands today. He recorded 180 rushing yards on his way to being the first rookie in NFL history to be named the MVP of the Pro Bowl.

What made his performance even more impressive was that he only carried the ball 13 times, averaging nearly 14 yards per carry.

#4 - Adrian Peterson (2008)

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson

Adrian Peterson's rookie season in the NFL was impressive for many reasons, including his performance in the Pro Bowl. He ran over the opposing defense by registering 129 rushing yards and two touchdowns on just 16 carries.

He averaged more than eight yards per carry in the game.

#5 - Peyton Manning (2005)

NFL Pro Bowl quarterback Peyton Manning
NFL Pro Bowl quarterback Peyton Manning

Peyton Manning dominated the first half of the 2005 Pro Bowl. He threw three touchdown passes in the first half alone, including one for 62 yards and another for 41 yards as he picked apart the opposing defense.

He was named the MVP of the game for his sharp performance.

Quick Links