There was some question as to whether Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow would attend and participate in the Pro Bowl this weekend. After all, Burrow was last seen overseas, and major names opt out of the Pro Bowl often, hence Patriots rookie Drake Maye suddenly being one of the players set to attend.

Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase and Trey Hendrickson are scheduled to compete in three of the five events in Thursday's Pro Bowl Skills Show.

Between that and leading the league in passing yards, Burrow made his case for the NFL MVP award. Thursday, he was officially announced as one of five finalists for the award. Joining him among the group are Bills quarterback Josh Allen, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Lions quarterback Jared Goff and Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.

The Pro Bowl is a lot different nowadays. They have brought back the skill challenges, but the game is now a flag football contest, which isn’t too far off what it was before. This year, we will see Peyton and Eli Manning each head up the AFC and NFC,

The NFL Pro Bowl Skills Show takes place Thursday night to kickoff the Pro Bowl Games. The Cincinnati Bengals' three Pro Bowlers, Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Trey Hendrickson, will all be competing in three of the five events.