Logan Paul and Tom Brady (Image Via Getty)
Logan Paul walked into the Fanatics Flag Football Classic with a lot of confidence, and for a moment, it looked like he got what he wanted. His team, the Wildcats, beat Tom Brady’s team, the Founders, 34 26 on Saturday in Los Angeles.
Soon after, Paul went on X and wrote, “I beat Tom Brady,” trying to celebrate the moment and close their ongoing back and forth.But the bigger picture told a very different story. Both Paul’s Wildcats and Brady’s Founders were outplayed by Team USA across the event. The national team, which did not include NFL stars, won every matchup and took home the title. That made Paul’s celebration feel incomplete, and fans were quick to point that out online.
Logan Paul draws criticism after Tom Brady moment as Team USA outshines both squads at Fanatics Flag Football Classic
As the games unfolded, fans began reacting strongly to Paul’s behavior on and off the field. Many felt his post about beating Brady did not carry much weight since Team USA had already dominated both teams. One fan wrote on X, “You played flag football.” Another added, “Bro said ‘I beat Tom Brady’ like he just dropped a 7 touchdown masterclass in the Super Bowl.”There were also moments during the game that added to the criticism.
At one point, Tom Brady caught a pass over Paul and casually tossed the ball back at him after the play. Paul tried to step forward, but an official quickly stepped in to stop things from escalating. Earlier in the game, Paul was also seen pulling sunglasses off an opponent and throwing them to the ground, which did not go down well with viewers.Fans continued to question his presence at the event. One comment read, “How does he get invited to these things?” Another said, “He’s not used to not having a script,” pointing to his WWE background.In another surprising moment, Paul was shown opening a pack of Pokémon cards on the sidelines during the Fox Sports broadcast, trying to show them to IShowSpeed. That moment also became a talking point online, with one user writing, “And that’s one of many reasons you don’t play in a professional sports league.”While the spotlight stayed on Paul and Brady, Team USA quietly delivered a strong performance. They beat the Wildcats 39 14 and the Founders 43 16 before winning the final again against Paul’s team 24 14. Each player on the winning team received 100000 dollars for the victory.The event itself was designed to promote flag football ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Still, by the end of the day, it was Team USA’s performance and Paul’s actions that people were talking about the most.
