Team USA Dominates Flag Football Tournament

0:00Team USA's flag football squad just proved they're in a league of their own by dominating a tournament stack with NFL stars and celebrities. In the fanatics' football classic, they went three wins and zero losses against teams, featuring players like Tom Brady, Jalen Hertz, and Joe Burrow. Racking up a combined score of 106-44. The event, held last Saturday amid March Madness Buzz, showcased flag football ahead of its debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Quarterback Daryl Deusset III, who once said he's sharper than Patrick Mahomes in this game, led the charge and earned tournament MVP honors. While Hertz and Burrow each threw pick-sixes in defeat, NFL veterans were left scratching their heads. Brady admitted his team tried NFL passing schemes that didn't work against the speedy flag players, and Hall of Famer Luke Cacheckley noted how the quickness and space creation made it tough without tackling. What stood out was how flag football plays like a whole different game, five on five,

1:02on a 50-yard field, with a seven-second throw-clock four, quarterbacks who can't run, plus unique rules for downs and laterals that favor shifty specialists over power athletes. This win underscores why Team USA doesn't need NFL help for Olympic gold. They've mastered the nuances, leaving pros to cheer from the sidelines as, flag football carves its own path forward. I'm Corey with the story. That's your Kansas News Today update, AI-powered and always on.