Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz beamed with pride when he learned of his Pro Bowl selection, and he played Sunday's game as if it counted in the standings.
Cruz set a Pro Bowl record with 10 catches while collecting 96 yards and a touchdown as the NFC rolled past the AFC, 62-35, on Sunday in Honolulu.
Cruz broke former Vikings WR Randy Moss's mark of nine (2000) on a leaping 22-yard grab with 8:39 left in the game.
Minnesota tight end Kyle Rudolph was voted the game's MVP with 122 yards and a touchdown on five receptions.
Giants quarterback Eli Manning was impressive as well, going 16-of-23 for 191 yards with two touchdowns and an interception.
Cruz broke out his salsa dance after breaking three tackles to finish off Manning's 9-yard TD throw that put the NFC up, 17-14, with seven minutes left in the first half.
Manning was 6-of-8 for 55 yards on the drive, connecting with the Paterson native five times for 42 yards.
Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul made a leaping interception in the end zone with 1:54 left. He fronted Texans DE J.J. Watt, who lined up as a receiver for the second time in the game. Pierre-Paul also had a sack in the second quarter.
Teammate Chris Snee started the game at left guard before switching to his natural position on the right side.
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