NFL Goes Flag
In case you didn't hear, the NFL has decided to allow its players to participate in the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in LA. The United States men's flag football team is already a juggernaut, coming into 2025 as the top-ranked squad in the world. So, how many NFL players will hit the field?
First, let's have a quick tutorial on the differences between NFL and flag rules:
-Five players on the field at a time (Offense/Defense) - 10-player roster
-Instead of four downs for 10 yards, it's four downs to reach midfield and four to score a TD
-The playing field is 70 yards by 25 yards
-Two 20-minute halves, including a 2-minute warning
-The "red zone" (inside five yards) will have no running plays
-Equal chance to score in overtime, should there be a tie
You'd have to think that NFL stars could tip the scales even further toward American dominance, even if the style of the game is different. Who would be best suited to go for gold in three years? Let's dive in.
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