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J.J. Watt is the biggest star in Pro Bowl
Few moved very fast, no one flattened a quarterback, and there were no bone-jarring hits in the gentle, friendly version of football played at the Pro Bowl in Glendale, Ariz. Even in a game dominated by offense, J.J. Watt was the star. The Texans defensive end intercepted a pass, recovered a fumble and led the crowd in dances during commercial breaks. Team Irvin defeated 32-28 Watt's Team Carter, but the score is never important in the NFL's all-star game. Everyone seemed to have a good time, particularly Watt, the game's defensive MVP. Other memorable moments came from Saints tight end Jimmy Graham, who dunked over the crossbar twice after touchdown catches, this time...
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J.J. Watt is the biggest star in Pro Bowl
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Even in a game dominated by offense, J.J. Watt was the star.
The Texans...
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Sam Farmer's NFL Week 17 picks
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One small stomp for man, one giant gulp for the Detroit Lions.
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He did the Lambeau Limp.
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