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Vikings' Rudolph MVP in NFC's 62-35 Pro Bowl win

HONOLULU (AP) — Sack-happy defensive end J.J. Watt went out for a pass as a wide receiver, retiring center Jeff Saturday snapped to two Mannings on opposite teams and the NFC blew past the AFC 62-35 in a Pro Bowl that could be the league’s last.
Whether the NFL’s all-star game will return or not is a question league officials will ponder the next few months. And, the players gave plenty to consider on both sides of the argument Sunday.
The NFC was unstoppable on offense, with nearly each player putting up fantasy-type lines in limited play. The AFC, meanwhile, had five turnovers and scored most of its points well after the game was no longer competitive.
Minnesota tight end Kyle Rudolph was voted the game’s MVP with 122 yards and a touchdown.
Watt, who had 20.5 sacks for Houston, lined up as a wide receiver on the AFC’s third play from scrimmage, but missed a pass from Denver quarterback Peyton Manning.
He later showed a television camera a bloody left pinkie, joking with NBC telecasters that the players were trying.
“Hey, Commish, we're playing hard,” Watt said as he showed his bloodied finger.
Giants wideout Victor Cruz broke a Pro Bowl record with 10 catches and Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson had three touchdown passes in the second half.
Cincinnati's A.J. Green had three TD catches for the AFC.

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