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WHO:

The event featured current and former NFL players, including Alvin Kamara and Drew Brees, alongside global athletes and IFAF Flag World Champions.

Team USA coach Jorge Cascudo stated, "If they put the work into this, they’re going to be the best of the best."

Rob Gronkowski stated in an interview with Fox that he is "done for the day" after suffering a hamstring injury.

Team USA coach Jorge Cascudo acknowledged that NFL players will catch up eventually if they truly want to learn the nuances of flag football.

Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, Logan Paul, Jalen Hurts, Jayden Daniels, Joe Burrow, Team USA, NFL stars

WHAT:

Team USA's combined score against the NFL stars was 106-44 over three games.

Team USA allowed only two touchdowns in each game and recorded a pair of pick-sixes on Super Bowl quarterbacks.

Brady completed eight of his 12 attempts for 85 yards and two touchdowns, and caught a pass for 9 yards.

Jalen Hurts was 17 of 26 for 224 yards and two touchdowns, but also threw three interceptions, including a pick-six.

Joe Burrow was 30 of 41 for 196 yards and four touchdowns.

Team USA quarterback Nico Casares was 24 of 27 for 332 yards and five touchdowns with no interceptions.

Odell Beckham Jr. had 10 catches for 68 yards and three touchdowns during the event.

Team USA's Darrell “Housh” Doucette III completed all eight of his passes for 67 yards and three touchdowns, ran six times for 76 yards and three touchdowns, and made five receptions for 79 yards to earn tournament MVP honors.

Team USA allowed only two touchdowns in each game and recorded a pair of pick-sixes on Super Bowl quarterbacks.

Team USA scored on every possession except for a kneel-down at the end of one victory.

Team USA won all three games against the NFL stars by a combined score of 106-44.

Darrell “Housh” Doucette III completed all eight of his passes for 67 yards and three touchdowns, ran six times for 76 yards and three touchdowns, and made five receptions for 79 yards to earn tournament MVP honors.

Ja’Deion High caught at least one touchdown pass in each game, scoring four total touchdowns to lead the tournament.

Tom Brady completed eight of his 12 attempts for 85 yards and two touchdowns, and caught a pass for 9 yards.

Jalen Hurts was 17 of 26 for 224 yards and two touchdowns, but also threw three interceptions, including a pick-six.

Joe Burrow was 30 of 41 for 196 yards and four touchdowns.

Team USA quarterback Nico Casares was 24 of 27 for 332 yards and five touchdowns with no interceptions.

Odell Beckham Jr. had 10 catches for 68 yards and three touchdowns during the event.

Team USA went 3-0 in the tournament, defeating the Wildcats 39-16 and the Founders 43-16.

The Wildcats defeated the Founders 34-26 in another preliminary game.

In the championship game, Team USA defeated the Wildcats 24-14.

Darrell "Housh" Doucette III was named the tournament MVP.

Brady's team, coached by Sean Payton, lost all their games, finishing with an 0-2 record.

Tom Brady threw a touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs on his first play in a competitive football game in more than 1,000 days.

Team USA defeated Brady's Founders FFC 43-16 and Joe Burrow's Wildcats FFC 39-16 in the tournament.

Team USA scored on every possession except for a kneel-down at the end of one victory.

Brady's team included players such as Ashton Jeanty, Alvin Kamara, Antoine Winfield Jr., DeVonta Smith, Von Miller, Damar Hamlin, Patrick Peterson, and boxer Terence Crawford.

Burrow's team, coached by Kyle Shanahan, included Kyle Juszczyk, Odell Beckham Jr., Davante Adams, DeAndre Hopkins, Derwin James Jr., Luke Kuechly, Jalen Ramsey, Logan Paul, and YouTuber IShowSpeed.

Rob Gronkowski suffered a hamstring injury after catching a two-point conversion from Brady and stated in an interview that he was done for the day.

The inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic took place, featuring a flag football game.

The event showcased massive NFL rosters.

The game was described as a humbling experience for both NFL stars and Logan Paul.

WHERE:

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic took place at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California.

The event was originally scheduled to take place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but was relocated to BMO Stadium in Los Angeles due to the Iran war.

The event was held in Los Angeles, California.

WHEN:

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic occurred on March 21st, 2026.

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic occurred in 2026.

WHY:

Doucette expressed that the team's aim was to show their talent and not be overlooked as they prepare for the 2028 Olympics, stating, "Let’s show these guys that we are talented, that we are flag football and not to be overlooked by anyone in the world."

Team USA aimed to demonstrate their talent and not be overlooked as they prepare for the 2028 Olympics.

The event was part of the culmination of the viral feud between Tom Brady and Logan Paul.

HOW:

NFL players struggled with the rules and pulling flags, committing numerous penalties during the games, with officials calling it by the book.

The NFL players had limited preparation time, with only a couple of practices before the tournament, described as "half-assed walkthroughs."

NFL players struggled with the rules and pulling flags, committing numerous penalties during the games, with officials calling it by the book.

The NFL players struggled with the rules and pulling flags, committing numerous penalties during the games.

NFL players had limited preparation time, with only a couple of practices before the tournament, described as "half-assed walkthroughs."

Brady was penalized for tossing one of his flags to the ground during a hurry-up situation.

The event featured unique 5-on-5 rules that served as an Olympic audition for NFL stars.

The event featured teams led by Tom Brady and Jalen Hurts against teams led by Jayden Daniels and Joe Burrow.

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 21:10 UTC)

In an exciting showdown at the Fanatics Flag Football Classic held at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on March 21, Team USA dominated the NFL stars with a combined score of 106 to 44 over three games. Team USA quarterback Nico Casares shone brightly, completing 24 of 27 passes for 332 yards and five touchdowns, while NFL quarterbacks like Brady and Hurts faced challenges, with Hurts throwing three interceptions, including a pick-six. Coach Jorge Cascudo emphasized the team's dedication, stating that if they put in the work, they would become the best of the best as they prepare for the 2028 Olympics.

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 19:10 UTC)

In a recent interview with Fox, Rob Gronkowski announced he is "done for the day" after suffering a hamstring injury, while Team USA coach Jorge Cascudo noted that NFL players will eventually catch up on the nuances of flag football. At the Fanatics Flag Football Classic held at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on March 21, Team USA's Darrell “Housh” Doucette III shone brightly, completing all eight of his passes for 67 yards and three touchdowns, along with impressive rushing and receiving stats that earned him tournament MVP honors. Doucette emphasized the team's goal of showcasing their talent as they prepare for the 2028 Olympics, despite NFL players struggling with the rules and committing penalties throughout the games.

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 17:14 UTC)

Team USA showcased their skills by winning all three games against NFL stars with a commanding combined score of 106 to 44, as they prepare for the 2028 Olympics. Darrell “Housh” Doucette III earned tournament MVP honors by completing all eight of his passes for 67 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for three touchdowns and making five receptions for 79 yards. Meanwhile, Ja’Deion High led the tournament with four touchdown catches, and despite strong performances from NFL quarterbacks like Joe Burrow and Tom Brady, the NFL players struggled with the rules and committed numerous penalties.

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 05:23 UTC)

In an impressive showing, Team USA wrapped up the tournament with a perfect 3-0 record, defeating the Wildcats 39-16 and the Founders 43-16, before clinching the championship with a 24-14 victory over the Wildcats. Darrell "Housh" Doucette III earned the title of tournament MVP, while Brady's team, coached by Sean Payton, struggled to find their footing, finishing with an 0-2 record. The NFL players faced challenges with limited preparation time, which included only a few practices, and Brady was penalized for throwing one of his flags to the ground during a hurry-up situation.

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 03:49 UTC)

In a thrilling return to competitive football, Tom Brady threw a touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs on his very first play in over 1,000 days, but it was Team USA that dominated the tournament, defeating Brady's Founders FFC 43 to 16 and Joe Burrow's Wildcats FFC 39 to 16. The event, which showcased unique 5-on-5 rules as an Olympic audition for NFL stars, was originally set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but was moved to BMO Stadium in Los Angeles due to the ongoing Iran war. Notably, Rob Gronkowski suffered a hamstring injury after catching a two-point conversion from Brady and announced he was done for the day.

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 01:45 UTC)

The inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic took place in Los Angeles yesterday, featuring a star-studded lineup that included Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, and Jalen Hurts. The event showcased massive NFL rosters and was a humbling experience for both NFL stars and Logan Paul, culminating from their viral feud. Teams led by Brady and Hurts faced off against those led by Jayden Daniels and Joe Burrow in this exciting flag football game.