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USA Today
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
FanDuel Kick of Destiny: What to know about the Peyton Manning vs. Eli Manning kick-off
FanDuel Kick of Destiny: What to know about the Peyton Manning vs. Eli Manning kick-off Show Caption Hide Caption Shawne Merriman explains why he couldn't play in today's NFL Shawne Merriman shares that the change in player safety wouldn't allow him to play with the passion and mentality he once had. After Rob Gronkowski tried and failed to make the "Kick of Destiny" each of the last two years, FanDuel is turning to other retired NFL stars, with brothers Peyton and Eli Manning facing off against one another for a shot to give bettors a piece of the $10 million bonus bet pool. The brothers are no strangers to competing against one another. Just last week, they served as the head coaches for the AFC and NFC Pro Bowl teams, as they've done each of the last three years. Eli has emerged victorious each time. However, with the pair now going head-to-head in a kick-off, perhaps the elder Peyton will finally have the upper hand. Super Bowl 59 picks: Will Eagles stop Chiefs' three-peat bid? What is the FanDuel Kick of Destiny? The FanDuel Kick of Destiny is an annual event, now in its third year, that takes place prior to the Super Bowl. The event sees someone (we've only seen retired NFL players try it thus far), in this case Peyton and Eli Manning, attempting to make field goals in order to give bettors on FanDuel a share of $10 million in bonus bets. We've yet to see a kicker actually make the Kick of Destiny ... yet. When is the FanDuel Kick of Destiny? The competition will be held during FOX's pre-game show for Super Bowl 59. FanDuel Kick of Destiny: Eli vs. Peyton This year's event will work differently than previous years. For Gronkowski, it was just one kick. If he made it, everyone wins. If he missed it, everyone lost. This year, though, there is a much better chance for at least some people to walk away victorious. Each kicker will start with a 25-yard field goal attempt. If the first kicker misses, the second kicker will be given a chance to win. If the first kick is good, however, the second kicker will be given a chance to tie and force a second round. There will be a maximum of three rounds. Bettors who picked Eli to win will win part of the $10 million in bonus bets if he wins, while bettors who picked Peyton will only win their share if Peyton wins. NFL News: Why many offensive linemen only get better with age
USA Today
28-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Updated Pro Bowl rosters: Which Eagles, Chiefs players have been replaced?
Pro Bowl week is here. Super Bowl Sunday is two weeks after conference championship weekend, but filling the space in the week between is the NFL's all-star showcase. The NFL's best players – as determined by the votes of fans, coaches and fellow players – will face off in skills competitions on Thursday, Jan. 30 and Sunday, Feb. 2 before competing in a 7-in-7 flag football game Sunday evening. A variety of injuries to Pro Bowl players, as well as the Philadelphia Eagles' and Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl berths and resulting Pro Bowl opt-outs, meant replacements were necessary to fill in the holes from the original rosters. Here are the updated 2025 Pro Bowl rosters for each conference: NEED HELP MAKING PICKS?Unlock exclusive data-driven predictions NFL STATS CENTRAL: The latest NFL scores, schedules, odds, stats and more. Updated AFC Pro Bowl roster Starters are denoted with an asterisk (*). Quarterbacks: Running backs: Fullback: Patrick Ricard, Baltimore Ravens* Wide receivers: Tight ends: Offensive tackles: Offensive guards: Center: Tyler Linderbaum, Baltimore Ravens* A replacement for Creed Humphrey, if there is one, has not been announced. Defensive ends: Interior defensive linemen: Outside linebackers: Inside/middle linebackers: Roquan Smith, Baltimore Ravens* Zaire Franklin, Indianapolis Colts Cornerbacks: Free safety: Minkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh Steelers* Strong safety: Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore Ravens* Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers Long snapper: Ross Matiscik, Jacksonville Jaguars* Punter: Logan Cooke, Jacksonville Jaguars* Kicker: Chris Boswell, Pittsburgh Steelers* Return specialist: Special teamer: INITIAL PRO BOWL ROSTERS 2025:Ravens led NFL with nine selections, Patrick Mahomes not chosen Updated NFC Pro Bowl roster Starters are denoted with an asterisk (*). Quarterbacks: Running backs: Fullback: Wide receivers: Tight ends: Offensive tackles: Offensive guards: Center: Defensive ends: Interior defensive linemen: Outside linebackers: Inside/middle linebackers: Cornerbacks: Free safety: Xavier McKinney, Green Bay Packers* Strong safety: Budda Baker, Arizona Cardinals* Brian Branch, Detroit Lions Long snapper: Andrew DePaola, Minnesota Vikings* Punter: Jack Fox, Detroit Lions* Kicker: Brandon Aubrey, Dallas Cowboys* Return specialist: KaVontae Turpin, Dallas Cowboys* Special teamer: KhaDarel Hodge, Atlanta Falcons* SUPER BOWL BETTING:What is the moneyline for Chiefs vs. Eagles? When is the Pro Bowl? Date: Sunday, Feb. 2 Sunday, Feb. 2 Time: 3 - 6 p.m. ET 3 - 6 p.m. ET Location: Orlando, Florida Orlando, Florida Venue: Camping World Stadium Camping World Stadium How to watch: Disney-owned family of channels (ESPN, ABC, Disney XD, ESPN Deportes), streaming on ESPN+ and NFL+ The weekend of Pro Bowl festivities begins the night of Thursday, Jan. 30 with "skills showdowns." Three days later, the skills competitions continue in the afternoon before the weekend culminates in the AFC vs. NFC 7-on-7 flag football game.
