For the first time ever, the Puppy Bowl went into overtime. Team Fluff built up a 14-point lead in the first half and then reeled off another handful of scores in building a really big lead, but Team Ruff stormed back from a 31-point deficit and evened the score. Scoring the winning touchdown for Team Fluff was Vivianne, a bulldog mix from Colorado.

The all-dog precursor to the Super Bowl was in its 19th year. The contest featured 122 dogs from 34 states and 67 shelters. All dogs, including 11 with special needs, have been adopted.

Familiar faces included longtime referee Dan Schachner and the kitty cheerleaders, who performed at halftime. The featured performer was Furianna (a nod to the Super Bowl's halftime performer, Rihanna).

The Puppy Bowl is an annual precursor to the Super Bowl, professional football's championship game. Winning that contest this year were the Kansas City Chiefs, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 38–35.