ORLANDO, Fla. — Broncos cornerback had one interception, linebacker two tackles and long snapper four good snaps Sunday in the AFC’s 26-7 snoozer-of-a-win over the NFC in the at Camping World Stadium.
Harris was playing his first game since breaking his leg in the Broncos’ Week 13 win at Cincinnati. He was named to the Pro Bowl last week, replacing New England’s Stephon Gilmore.
Miller started the game, and his first tackle came in coverage against San Francisco tight end George Kittle.
Kreiter, appearing in his first all-star game, snapped for two field goals and extra points apiece (no punts).
The game was not competitive in terms of the scoreboard and the physicality.
There were no kickoffs. Two-hand touch ruled, and the hardest hit was friendly fire by safety Jamal Adams on cornerback Xavien Howard. Steady rain and a game-time temperature of 55 degrees contributed to a small crowd.
It was not a good look for the NFL, which should consider playing future Pro Bowls in a climate-controlled stadium like in Glendale, Ariz., or Arlington, Texas.
Adams was named the defensive MVP (two tackles, one sack and one interception) and Kansas City quarterback was the offensive MVP (7-of-14 for 156 yards and one touchdown while playing the first quarter).
The only real highlights: Dallas running back Ezekiel Elliott executed a fake punt for a gain of 22 yards, Tampa Bay receiver had an interception, Jacksonville cornerback Jalen Ramsey caught a 6-yard touchdown pass from Houston’s Deshaun Watson, and Elliott and New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley served as third-down pass rushers for one snap.
The AFC outgained the NFL 416-148 and had 14 more first downs (24-10).
“I’m undefeated in the Pro Bowl,” Harris said. “If we come to play, we expect to win.”
The AFC led 17-0 at halftime.
On the first play of the second half, Harris intercepted Chicago quarterback Mitch Trubisky and returned it 1 yard to the NFC’s 38-yard line. The AFC missed a field goal on the ensuing possession.
“It just felt good to be playing again,” Harris said. “I hadn’t played in so long, and I wanted to show people I could still do out here.”
Of his conditioning after not playing for seven weeks, Harris said: “I felt good. I trained for the game. From when I got hurt, I never took a break. Now I can really rest and get ready for next year.”
