At least one player has treated the Pro Bowl like he would a regular season game.
Representing the New England Patriots, Matt Judon continued one of his occasional routines from throughout the 2021 season: Playing catch with fans before the game.
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Judon's throws with fans in Las Vegas were at least as exciting as parts of the Pro Bowl itself on Sunday, where neither he nor many of his fellow defensive players had much of a chance at playing defense -- although teammate J.C. Jackson did have an interception.
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Making his third straight Pro Bowl appearance -- but first for the Patriots -- Judon had a career-high 12.5 sacks for New England this season after leaving the Baltimore Ravens in free agency.