Joe Burrow Suffers Embarrassing Pants Incident at Flag Football Event

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow participated in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic in Los Angeles, where he experienced a pair of embarrassing moments. First, Burrow threw a pick-six that led to a blowout loss for his team of NFL stars against the USA Flag Football squad. Then, while trying to score a late touchdown, Burrow's pants were pulled down from behind as he lunged for the goal line.

Why it matters

The flag football event was seen as an opportunity for NFL players to showcase their skills and potentially earn spots on the 2028 Olympic flag football team. Burrow's struggles, including the viral pants incident, have raised questions about the NFL stars' competitiveness against the more experienced USA Flag Football team.

The details

In the first half, Burrow threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown, opening the floodgates for the USA Flag Football team to blow out the NFL stars. Later, with his team down by two scores, Burrow tried to make a play by switching from quarterback to receiver. As he lunged for the goal line, his flag and pants were pulled down from behind, leading to an embarrassing moment caught on camera.

• The Fanatics Flag Football Classic took place on Saturday, March 22, 2026 in Los Angeles.
• The flag football event was held ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where flag football will be an official sport.

What’s next

The Fanatics Flag Football Classic was seen as a potential audition for NFL players to earn spots on the 2028 Olympic flag football team, but Burrow's struggles have raised doubts about the NFL stars' competitiveness against the more experienced USA Flag Football squad.