Harbaugh Overthrows Last Chance for AFC

Jim Harbaugh of Indianapolis overthrew his receiver in the end zone in the closing seconds, and the NFC held off the AFC twice in the final two minutes Sunday for a 20-13 victory in the Pro Bowl.

Ken Harvey of Washington returned an interception 36 yards for a touchdown and Morten Andersen of Atlanta kicked a 24-yard field goal after another interception to lead the NFC.

Jerry Rice of San Francisco caught six passes for 82 yards, including one touchdown, and was voted the most valuable player.

Trailing, 20-13, in the fourth quarter, the AFC moved to the NFC eight-yard-line before Tim McDonald of San Francisco intercepted in the end zone with 1:50 left.

After getting the ball again on a punt at midfield with 47 seconds left, Harbaugh hooked up with Ben Coates of New England on a 41-yard play that put the ball on the NFC nine-yard-line.

After spiking the ball to stop the clock, Harbaugh failed to connect on his next three passes as time ran out. His last pass, intended for Tim Brown of Oakland, was out of everyone’s reach.

The AFC got off to a record-breaking start on a 93-yard touchdown pass play from Cincinnati’s Jeff Blake to Yancey Thigpen of Pittsburgh, but the NFC countered with the next 20 points.

At halftime, with a chance to win $1 million, New York City police Sgt. Michael Volino was very low and short in his attempt to kick a 35-yard field goal.

Volino’s day was not a total loss. For his miss, he received $10,000.