Tom Brady Throws Touchdown Pass in Flag Football Game

NFL legend shows off his skills in Fanatics Flag Football Classic

Mar. 21, 2026 at 11:37pm

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In a flag football game between Team Founders and Team USA, NFL superstar Tom Brady replaced Jalen Hurts on fourth down and delivered a perfect touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs, sparking a flurry of reactions from the NFL world praising Brady's continued excellence on the field.

Why it matters

Even in a casual flag football setting, Tom Brady's ability to make pinpoint throws and lead his team to a score reinforces his status as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time and shows he still has the skills that made him a legend in the NFL.

The details

With Team Founders trailing, Brady stepped in for Jalen Hurts on fourth down and quickly eluded the pass rush before firing a precise strike to Stefon Diggs in the corner of the end zone for a touchdown. Brady then connected with Rob Gronkowski for the 2-point conversion, putting his team up 8-0. Despite Team USA going on to win the game 43-16, Brady's brief appearance was the talk of the event, with numerous NFL analysts and personalities marveling at his continued excellence.

  • The Fanatics Flag Football Classic took place on March 21, 2026 in Los Angeles.

The players

Tom Brady

Legendary NFL quarterback who stepped in to make a touchdown pass for Team Founders.

Stefon Diggs

Wide receiver who caught the touchdown pass from Tom Brady.

Rob Gronkowski

Tight end who caught the 2-point conversion pass from Tom Brady.

Jalen Hurts

Quarterback who started the game for Team Founders before Brady replaced him.

Ashton Jeanty

Player on the field alongside Tom Brady during the flag football game.

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What they’re saying

“Tom Brady still throwing dimes”

— JPA, NFL news outlet

“Tom Brady, restoring some order, tosses a touchdown throw and a 2-point conversion to put the Founders up 8-0 on Team USA.”

— Vincent Bonsignore, NFL columnist

“Flag football or not it's so wild seeing Tom Brady on the field with Ashton Jeanty. That was a dart to Diggs too.”

— Jesse Merrick, Emmy-winning reporter

“That's Tom Brady football, Baby”

— Pat McAfee, N/A

“Brady still got it, holy bleep.”

— Evan Cohen, ESPN Radio host

What’s next

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic will continue with additional games and events over the next two days.

The takeaway

Tom Brady's brief but impactful appearance in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, where he effortlessly connected with Stefon Diggs for a touchdown, serves as a reminder that the legendary quarterback still possesses the skills that made him one of the all-time greats, even in a casual flag football setting.