The 2020 Pro Bowl started with an impressive hat tip from Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson to his backup on the NFC team, Drew Brees. Wilson chose to let Brees start in his place, showing deference to the respected veteran who he’s said opened doors for him as a shorter passer who may have not gotten such opportunities if Brees hadn’t been so successful.
And it didn’t take Brees long to get to work. He gave the NFC an early lead, following up a 59-yard pass to Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay with a touchdown strike to his favorite target, Michael Thomas.