Tom Brady admitted he still enjoyed the experience despite his team losing both games at the Fanatics Flag Football event, pointing to a steep learning curve against specialist opposition.
Brady’s Founders FFC finished 0-2 on the day, falling 43-16 to Team USA before a closer 34-26 defeat to the Wildcats.
The results exposed a clear gap between NFL-style concepts and the demands of elite flag football.
Tom Brady explains Fanatics flag football struggles
Brady explained the adjustment after the games, highlighting how difficult it was to translate traditional football schemes into the faster format.
“You know, we were trying to probably play more NFL football and pass concepts, and things happen pretty quick out there.
“Those guys are super shifty, and they did a good job running the ball. We have one run playing,” Brady said.
The comment reflects a tactical mismatch, with Brady’s team relying on structured passing ideas against opponents built for speed and improvisation.
That contrast was evident across both losses, particularly against Team USA, who controlled the game with quick movement and efficient execution.
Tom Brady finds positives despite two losses
Tom Brady still took positives from the event, viewing it as a useful benchmark rather than focusing solely on the results.
“So, just in terms of strategy, we’re probably way behind. But I thought it was a fun experience and experiment as well for us to kind of see where everyone measured up,” Brady continued.
He concluded, stating: “And really happy for the USA flag team. They did a great job. Really, they got a lot of talented, humble kids. And they did a great job. Really well coached.”
The assessment shows Brady recognised both the competitive gap and the value of the experience in understanding the format.
It also underlines the growing standard of international flag football, where specialist teams operate with a different rhythm and tactical approach.
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