Team USA wins inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic
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Key Points:
- Team USA's men's national flag football team defeated two hand-picked teams of current and former NFL players to win the inaugural Fanatics Flag Football Classic, going undefeated at 3-0.
- The flag football players demonstrated superior knowledge and skills specific to the game, while NFL players struggled due to limited preparation and unfamiliarity with flag football rules.
- The final saw Team USA beat the Wildcats 24-14, with Tom Brady’s team finishing 0-2 in the tournament.
- The event highlighted the importance of recruiting players based on flag football skillset rather than NFL name recognition, as well as the need for dedicated practice.
- With flag football set for the 2028 Olympics, USA Football faces the challenge of developing
