Flag football matchup between Team USA and NFL players didn’t go as expected
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The Flag Football Classic, initially planned for Saudi Arabia but moved to Los Angeles, featured a tournament with teams mostly composed of current and former NFL players, alongside a Team USA squad added last minute.
- Team USA dominated the event, winning all three games against NFL player teams (Wildcats and Founders) with a combined score of 106-44, showcasing superior flag-pulling skills and consistent scoring.
- The Founders and Wildcats teams included notable NFL stars such as Tom Brady, Jalen Hurts, Joe Burrow, Saquon Barkley, and Davante Adams, while Team USA was a late addition due to the event's relocation and roster expansions.
- The results challenge the narrative that an NFL "Dream Team" would outperform
