Tom Brady delivered a vintage performance in his first competitive flag football game since 2023, throwing a perfect touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs on his opening drive before exiting with a hamstring injury. The legendary quarterback’s team, featuring NFL stars like Jalen Hurts and Rob Gronkowski, suffered a 43-16 defeat to Team USA in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic’s round-robin stage. Despite Brady’s 31-yard scoring strike to Hurts on fourth-and-goal, the Founders FFC squad—coached by Sean Payton—committed critical penalties, including a flag mishap during a hurry-up play.

Team USA’s clinical execution, led by Darrell “Housh” Doucette III, overwhelmed rivals with offensive precision, scoring on every possession except one kneel-down. Joe Burrow’s Wildcats FFC team echoed similar struggles, losing 39-16 to USA before falling 34-26 to the national squad in the semifinals. The final 24-14 victory cemented Team USA’s dominance ahead of the 2028 Olympics, where Nico Casares and Nico Hines aim to retain their crowns. Kyle Shanahan’s Wildcats roster included Odell Beckham Jr. and Davante Adams, but their lack of flag football experience proved costly.