There was a football game played on Saturday, and I’ll be completely honest, I only watched the highlights through various social media posts.

Saturday’s Fanatics Flag Football Classic featured current and former NFL players like Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, Joe Burrow and many others. Social media celebrities like iShowSpeed and Logan Paul also joined the event. Team USA’s flag football team also competed.

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As someone who grew up watching Brady, like many of you, I did enjoy seeing him throw some pinpoint passes. His touchdown to Gronkowski brought back so many memories.

It wasn’t much of a competition, with Team USA dominating in all three contests that were played, outscoring its opponents 106-44. I’m not surprised that Team USA won, but the margin of victory was surprising.

It’s a completely different game than what NFL players know. Going from tackling to pulling flags that move around unpredictably is an adjustment for any high-profile athlete. The field is also 50 yards long and 25 yards wide. Instead of 11 players on each side, it’s five on five. Quarterbacks get seven seconds to throw.

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Despite the differences in play, this flag football format got me thinking, which Bears players would excel in this game?

Here are my top three choices.

This should be a given. Caleb Williams’ ability to avoid rushers would give his offense more opportunities to create explosive plays downfield.

Different arm angles and off-platform throws should translate perfectly in the flag football game.

Williams expressed interest in participating in the Olympics last May, and if the Bears’ quarterback competed, it would be must-see TV.

Creating explosive plays was one reason why Luther Burden III had such an impactful rookie season. In a condensed field with only five total defenders, the Bears’ wide receiver would have a field day playing flag football.

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Burden led all Bears receiver with 383 yards after the catch, and that trait would help maxamize any reception the talented playmaker would make throughout a game.

Can’t you envision Williams avoiding a rusher, rolling to his right and connecting with Burden, who makes a man miss in the middle of the field and then scores a touchdown?

Those two would be a dynamic combo.

It’s not all about scoring touchdowns. Teams need to prevent other teams from reaching the end zone as well.

Kyler Gordon’s versatility would allow a defense to use him in many different ways. I’m sure there are some Bears fans thinking, well Gordon needs to prove he can stay healthy first. That’s true, but his movement skills in this fast-paced game would make him a valuable assett.