The NFC took quite a beating in the skills competition on Thursday night at the 2023 Pro Bowl Games. They lost in precision passing, the lightning round, and the longest drive competition.
They were at risk of being swept on the first night before New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley stepped in.
With the AFC on the brink of a 12-0 lead, Barkley recalled the words of Patches O'Houlihan and began to dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge en route to a key NFC victory.
Barkley did take a dodgeball to the head late in the match but per the "official rules," headshots are not permitted. Therefore, Barkley was able to stay alive and eventually sealed the win by taking out New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis.
Thanks to Barkley, the NFC was able to put three points on the board and will head into Sunday's competition finale trailing 9-3.
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