Former Arizona QB Foles named Pro Bowl Offensive MVP, Peterson picks off pass

Jan 27, 2014, 6:26 AM | Updated: 3:37 pm

While four Arizona Cardinals players — John Abraham, Justin Bethel, Larry Fitzgerald and Patrick Peterson — suited up in Sunday’s hotly-contested 2014 Pro Bowl, it was another Arizona product who stole the show.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles completed 7-of-10 passes for 89 yards and threw for a touchdown in his first appearance in Honolulu, and while he and Team Sanders fell in a 22-21 heartbreaker against Team Rice, the former University of Arizona standout was named the game’s Offensive MVP.

Former Arizona State linebacker Vontaze Burfict also had himself quite a day, picking off one pass and recording five tackles.

As for the four representatives of the pro team in town, Peterson celebrated his third appearance in the NFL’s annual All-Star Game with two pass deflections and an interception on a Phillip Rivers’ pass in the second quarter of the back-and-forth affair.

Special teams standout Justin Bethel was up to his usual tricks, recording two total tackles, including a nifty one on Cordarrelle Patterson inside his own 11-yard line.

As for Abraham and Fitzgerald, who made their 13th collective appearance in the Pro Bowl Sunday, the veterans had quiet afternoons. Abraham had one tackle, while Fitzgerald was held without a catch.

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Philadelphia Eagles DeSean Jackson (10) of Team Sanders makes a catch for a touchdown in the first half as Tennessee Titans cornerback Alterraun Verner (20) of Team Rice attempts to break up the pass during the Pro Bowl, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Philadelphia Eagles DeSean Jackson (10) of Team Sanders celebrates after making a catch for a touchdown in the first half during the Pro Bowl, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Philadelphia Eagles DeSean Jackson (10) of Team Sanders celebrates with teammates Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles (25) and Dallas Cowboys wider receiver Dez Bryant (88) after Jackson caught a pass for a touchdown in the first half during the Pro Bowl, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham (80), of Team Rice, gets pushed out of bounds by Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Tamba Hali (91), of Team Sanders, during the first quarter at the NFL Pro Bowl football game at Aloha Stadium, Sunday. Jan. 26, 2014, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dexter McCluster (22). of Team Rice. tries to get past Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry (29). of Team Sanders. during the first quarter at the NFL Pro Bowl football game at Aloha Stadium, Sunday. Jan. 26, 2014, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9), of Team Rice, is sacked by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (90), of Team Sanders, during the first quarter at the NFL Pro Bowl football game at Aloha Stadium, Sunday. Jan. 26, 2014, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

Philadelphia Eagles Desean Jackson (10), of Team Sanders, has the ball stripped from him by Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23), of Team Rice, during the second quarter at the NFL Pro Bowl football game at Aloha Stadium, Sunday. Jan. 26, 2014, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

After stripping the ball from Philadelphia Eagles Desean Jackson (10), of Team Sanders, Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23), of Team Rice, runs the ball down the field during the second quarter at the NFL Pro Bowl football game at Aloha Stadium, Sunday. Jan. 26, 2014, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dexter McCluster (22) of Team Rice is tackled by Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry (29) and Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson (84) of Team Sanders in the third quarter quarter of the NFL Pro Bowl football game Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams (95) of Team Rice tackles Green Bay running back Eddie Lacy (27) of Team Sanders in the third quarter quarter of the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Pro Bowl fans watch the first quarter of the NFL Pro Bowl football game between Team Sanders and Team Rice on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray (29) of Team Rice runs with the football after catching a pass in the first quarter quarter of the NFL Pro Bowl football game Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Honolulu. Carolina Panthers defensive end Greg Hardy (76) of Team Sanders looks on during the play. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) of Team Sanders celebrates his touchdown in the second quarter quarter of the NFL Pro Bowl football game, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert (35), of Team Rice, manages to push his way into the end zone for a 2-point conversion to put Team rice ahead 22-21 over Team Sanders late in the fourth quarter of the NFL Pro Bowl football game Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Honolulu. Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry (29) of Team Sanders attempts to stop Tolbert on the play. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Philadelphia Eagles offensive guard Evan Mathis (69) and his teammate New York Jets center Nick Mangold (74) of Team Rice celebrate Carolina Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert (35) also of Team Rice two-point conversion in the fourth quarter quarter of the NFL Pro Bowl football game Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Honolulu. Team Rice Beat Team Sanders 22-21. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Derrick Johnson of Team Rice, the defensive most valuable player, thanks the fans for their support as Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) of Team Sanders looks on after the NFL Pro Bowl football game Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Honolulu. Team Rice beat Team Sanders 22-21. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

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