A Football Life

Épisode 1 - Bill Belichick - Part 1

15 septembre 2011 - 3/5

A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of one of the NFL's most intriguing coaches, Bill Belichick, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories. Part 1 of 2.

Épisode 2 - Bill Belichick - Part 2

22 septembre 2011 - 3/5

A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of one of the NFL's most intriguing coaches, Bill Belichick, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories. Part 2 of 2.

Épisode 3 - Reggie White & Jerome Brown

29 septembre 2011 - 4/5

A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the lives and relationship of NFL Defensive Linemen, Reggie White and Jerome Brown, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.

Épisode 4 - Kurt Warner

6 octobre 2011 - 5/5

A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of NFL quarterback, Kurt Warner, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.

Épisode 5 - Walter Payton

13 octobre 2011

A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of NFL running back great, Walter Payton, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.

Épisode 6 - Ed Sabol

20 octobre 2011

A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of NFL filmmaker, Ed Sabol, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.

Épisode 7 - Mike Ditka

27 octobre 2011

A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of NFL coach ,Mike Ditka, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.

Épisode 8 - Tom Landry

3 novembre 2011 - 4/5

A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of NFL coach ,Tom Landry, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.

Épisode 9 - Al Davis

11 novembre 2011 - 5/5

A Football Life takes an in-depth look at the life of former NFL coach, general manager, commissioner, and owner, Al Davis, using unique on and off-the-field sights, sounds and stories.

Épisode 1 - The Faces of Tebow

12 septembre 2012

Five former quarterbacking legends - including three hall of famers - give their take on Tim Tebow in a unique look at the NFL's most talked about player.

Épisode 2 - Ray Lewis

19 septembre 2012 - 3/5

A look at Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, whose inspiration and leadership not only has a profound effect on his teammates, but also, his coaches.

Épisode 3 - Tom Coughlin

26 septembre 2012 - 4/5

Profile of Giants Head Coach Tom Coughlin, who has brought two Super Bowl championships to the “Big Apple” in the past five years.

Épisode 4 - Cleveland '95

3 octobre 2012

The untold story of Bill Belichick's Cleveland Browns and a talented staff who rose from the ashes of the 1995 season.

Épisode 5 - Fearsome Foursome

10 octobre 2012

A look at the life and times of the Los Angeles Rams’ stout defensive line – which included Rosey Grier, Lamar Lundy, Merlin Olsen and Deacon Jones. This “Fearsome Foursome” was arguably the best defensive line in NFL history.

Épisode 6 - Steve McNair

17 octobre 2012

A Football Life launches its sixth episode of the season, featuring the late, great Steve McNair.

Épisode 7 - Eddie DeBartolo, Jr.

24 octobre 2012

Known to everyone in the 49ers family as “Mr. D.”, the beloved Eddie DeBartolo won the hearts of many in the city of San Francisco during his tenure as team owner. Under DeBartolo, the 49ers became a dynasty that captured 13 division titles and 5 Super Bowl trophies.

Épisode 8 - Chris Spielman

31 octobre 2012

The inspiring story of former linebacker Chris Spielman and the strength of his family.

Épisode 9 - Jimmy Johnson

7 novembre 2012 - 4/5

The career of Jimmy Johnson, best known for architecting the Dallas Cowboys’ success in 1992 and 1993.

Épisode 10 - John Riggins

21 novembre 2012

A look at Hall of Famer John Riggins, whose smash-mouth style of running the football earned him the nickname “The Diesel.”

Épisode 11 - Barry Sanders

5 décembre 2012

A Football Life examines Barry Sanders' incredible Hall of Fame career, his unexpected retirement and the reaction it garnered throughout both the NFL and the city of Detroit, and his relationship with his late father, William.

Épisode 12 - Marcus Allen

12 décembre 2012

A Football Life profiles the career of Marcus Allen, best known for his MVP performance against the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVIII. His 74-yard touchdown run solidified a Super Bowl victory for the Los Angeles Raiders in 1984.

Épisode 13 - The Immaculate Reception

19 décembre 2012 - 4.5/5

In the epic conclusion of this year’s season of “A Football Life,” the most famous play in NFL history gets further investigation 40 years after it occurred.

Épisode 1 - LaDainian Tomlinson

3 septembre 2013 - 4/5

A Football Life follows the career and life of LaDainian Tomlinson including his revenge against the Patriots and an emotional trip to learn about his family's roots.

Épisode 2 - Don Shula

10 septembre 2013

Don Shula is the NFL's winningest coach, amassing 328 regular-season wins, 19 playoff victories which includes two Super Bowls and led the only perfect season in league history.

Épisode 3 - Darrelle Revis

17 septembre 2013

A look at the career of Darrelle Revis.

Épisode 4 - Derrick Thomas

24 septembre 2013

A Football Life profiles Derrick Thomas, one of the best pass rushers to ever play the game who suffered an untimely death days after a serious car accident.

Épisode 5 - Steve Sabol

1 octobre 2013

A profile of former NFL Films president and co-founder Steve Sabol.

Épisode 6 - Matt Millen

8 octobre 2013

A Football Life features the life and career of one of the most controversial figures in the NFL - Matt Millen. The former Detroit executive's fighting mentality proved to be his downfall and path to success and a balanced life after football.

Épisode 7 - Michael Strahan

15 octobre 2013

A Football Life chronicles the career of Michael Strahan. Strahan's story encompasses his time as the heart of the New York Giants championship defense and his new chapter as a broadcasting and talk show star.

Épisode 8 - Pat Summerall

22 octobre 2013

A Football Life honors the life of legendary broadcaster Pat Summerall. The in-depth look at his life is a tribute to his success and impact on the game.

Épisode 9 - Warren Sapp

29 octobre 2013

A Football Life turns its focus to the relentless Hall of Famer Warren Sapp. The former Buccaneer was one of the more intimidating figures on the field while still being admired by his teammates and opponents.

Épisode 10 - Randall Cunningham

5 novembre 2013 - 5/5

A Football Life honors the life and career of one of the most influential players of his time. Now 50, Cunningham is a born-again minister who tragically lost one son and is in the midst of watching another become a football star of his own.

Épisode 11 - Cris Carter

12 novembre 2013

A Football Life honors the life and career of legendary wide receiver Cris Carter with an all access look at his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the culmination of a roller coaster career.

Épisode 12 - The Forward Pass

19 novembre 2013 - 5/5

2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the official arrival of the forward pass - the most significant rule change in the history of sports. Sparked by a health and safety crisis that threatened the future of football, the forward pass has become the defining play in America's Game.

Épisode 13 - Steve Gleason

26 novembre 2013

A Football Life honors the life of the former Saints star, now battling ALS.

Épisode 14 - The Great Wall of Dallas

3 décembre 2013

A Football Life honors perhaps the most dominant offensive line in NFL history, who paved the way for Emmitt Smith and a Dallas dynasty but suffered the pitfalls of fame and fortune along the way.

Épisode 15 - Houston '93

10 décembre 2013

In 1993 the high-flying Houston Oilers fielded one of the most talented teams in football, expected by many to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl. What ensued was one of the wildest, most controversial seasons any team has ever had, a season that may have changed the course of pro football in one of America's largest cities.

Épisode 16 - Marty Schottenheimer

17 décembre 2013

A Football Life honor's the life of the NFL's Ahab, a man who never quite caught his white whale, but put together one of the most successful head coaching careers of the past 40 years.

Épisode 17 - Vince Lombardi (1)

24 décembre 2013 - 3/5

Part 1 of the Vince Lombardi story chronicles the legendary coach’s rise from his Brooklyn youth to the sidelines of Lambeau Field.

Épisode 18 - Vince Lombardi (2)

31 décembre 2013 - 3/5

Part 2 of the Vince Lombardi story details the final years of his life, from his three-peat in Green Bay to his brief tenure as head coach in Washington and sudden, tragic death from cancer.

Épisode 19 - Tiki & Ronde Barber

7 janvier 2014

A Football Life chronicles the identical twins who dominated the game but ended their careers in very different ways.

Épisode 20 - Bill Parcells

14 janvier 2014 - 5/5

A Football Life examines the career of legendary coach Bill Parcells.

Épisode 21 - Jerry Smith

21 janvier 2014

Almost 50 years ago, a young tight end named Jerry Smith joined the Washington Redskins. After 13 seasons on the team, Smith retired, but not before making two Pro Bowls, one All-Pro team, and playing in the Super Bowl. He set an NFL record with 60 receiving touchdowns, the most ever by a tight end (that record stood for 26 years). Smith was also gay, something that caused him to live a life in constant fear and tension.

Épisode 22 - Jerry Rice

28 janvier 2014 - 4/5

A Football Life chronicles the story of how an unrecruited small-town wide receiver became the Greatest Of All Time.

Épisode 1 - Joe Greene

12 septembre 2014

The life and times of Mean Joe Greene, foundation of the Steel Curtain and the first Pittsburgh Steeler to have his number retired in 50 years.

Épisode 2 - Brandon Marshall

19 septembre 2014 - 3/5

The inspiring story of Brandon Marshall, who has become the national face of borderline personality disorder and one of the NFL's best wide receivers.

Épisode 3 - Sean Taylor

26 septembre 2014

The life and death of the Washington Redskins late, beloved all-pro safety Sean Taylor.

Épisode 4 - Warren Moon

3 octobre 2014

Warren Moon was as physically gifted as any quarterback, but prejudices almost robbed him of opportunities until his talent proved he belonged with the best.

Épisode 5 - Eric Dickerson

10 octobre 2014

The smooth, bespectacled Hall-of-Famer whose career was as distinctive as his running style.

Épisode 6 - Doug Flutie

17 octobre 2014

The world said he was too small, however, Doug Flutie has left a giant imprint on the football world.

Épisode 7 - Terrell Davis

24 octobre 2014

A look at the career of Terrell Davis, a two-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year and the Broncos all-time rushing leader.

Épisode 8 - Ricky Williams

31 octobre 2014

A look at the life and career of Heisman Trophy-winning tailback Ricky Williams, who was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 1999 and played 11 seasons in the NFL.

Épisode 9 - Earl Campbell

7 novembre 2014

A look at the life of Earl Campbell, a premiere running back at both the collegiate and professional levels. Earl won the Heisman trophy while playing at the University of Texas and went on to be the first overall pick in the 1978 NFL draft. He has since been inducted into both the collegiate and NFL halls of fame.

Épisode 10 - The Perfect Backfield

14 novembre 2014

Larry Csonka, Jim Kiick, and Eugene ''Mercury'' Morris, the three running backs who led the Dolphins in the 1970s, reunite in present-day Alaska.

Épisode 11 - Lyle Alzado

21 novembre 2014

"Three Mile" Lyle Alzado became one of the most dominant pass rushers in the NFL and even fought Muhammad Ali, all while concealing a secret that would rock the sports world.

Épisode 12 - Dick Butkus & Gale Sayers

28 novembre 2014

A look at the careers of Bears greats Dick Butkus and Gale Sayers, who were drafted with back-to-back first-round picks in 1965 and went on to become Hall of Famers.

Épisode 13 - Roger Staubach

5 décembre 2014

A look at the career of Roger Staubach, who won the Heisman Trophy for Navy in 1963 and went on to have a Hall of Fame career with the Dallas Cowboys.

Épisode 14 - Keenan Mccardell & Jimmy Smith

19 décembre 2014

A look at the careers of wide receivers Keenan McCardell and Jimmy Smith, who were known as "Thunder and Lightning" when they played together for Jacksonville from 1996-2001.

Épisode 15 - The 2006 Rose Bowl

2 janvier 2015

The legacy of one of the greatest college football games ever played, the 2006 Rose Bowl that matched USC and Texas in a battle of undefeated teams.

Épisode 16 - Bill Walsh

23 janvier 2015

Bill Walsh was knows as a genius but was also an insecure, tortured artist. After revolutionizing the NFL with the ``Team of the 80s,'' he wrote a book that has become the bible for generations of football coaches.

Épisode 17 - Joe Namath Part 1

30 janvier 2015

Part 1 of the extraordinary life of Joe Namath. From his childhood in Beaver Falls, PA to Tuscaloosa and Bear Bryant to the bright lights of Broadway, how Namath became football's star of stars.

Épisode 18 - Joe Namath Part 2

30 janvier 2015

Part 2 of the extraordinary life of Joe Namath, from the high of the Super Bowl III to the lows of a life lived too hard, and back to the place he was born in Western PA.

Épisode 1 - Christian Okoye

18 septembre 2015

The story of Christian Okoye, football's Nigerian Nightmare, who left an indelible impression on the game and his opponents.

Épisode 2 - Dexter Manley

25 septembre 2015

The rise, fall, and redemption of one of the most dominant and beloved players in Washington history, the Secretary of Defense who was functionally illiterate and became addicted to drugs.

Épisode 3 - Jerome Bettis

2 octobre 2015

From Detroit to Notre Dame, LA to Pittsburgh and finally to Canton, a grand tour on the only Bus to stop at the pro football Hall of Fame.

Épisode 4 - Terrell Owens

9 octobre 2015

Épisode 5 - Alan Page

16 octobre 2015

One of the most impressive careers in pro football history was just the beginning for the great Alan Page.

Épisode 6 - Steve Largent

23 octobre 2015

Before the Seahawks ever reached the Super Bowl, the greatest player in team history paved the way in Seattle.

Épisode 7 - Dick Vermeil

30 octobre 2015

A Super-Bowl winning coach who nearly drove his teams to exhaustion, pushed himself even harder, never lost his players' affection and was never embarrassed to show his.

Épisode 8 - Paul Brown

6 novembre 2015

You don't know football unless you know Paul Brown, the man responsible for inventing the modern game as we know it.

Épisode 9 - Mike Singletary

13 novembre 2015

The heart and soul of the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears defense, Mike Singletary shares a life full of lessons learned from the game.

Épisode 10 - Charles Haley

20 novembre 2015

The only player in NFL history with 5 Super Bowl rings, Charles Haley's road to Canton was paved with memorable stops in Dallas and San Francisco.

Épisode 11 - Bruce Arians

11 décembre 2015

The extraordinary story of the lifelong assistant turned overnight success who has led the Arizona Cardinals back into contention.

Épisode 12 - Marshall Faulk

18 décembre 2015

One of most exciting and dynamic players in NFL history, Marshall Faulk rose from the streets of New Orleans to launch the Greatest Show on Turf.

Épisode 13 - Ken Stabler

25 décembre 2015

The legend of the Snake, Ken Stabler, the late and beloved quarterback of the Oakland Raiders of the 1970s.

Épisode 1 - Brett Favre

3 septembre 2016

Brett Favre’s incomparable journey from Kiln, Mississippi to Green Bay to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Épisode 2 - Curtis Martin

16 septembre 2016

The inspiring story of Curtis Martin, who rose from the streets of Pittsburgh to become a Hall of Fame running back.

Épisode 3 - Rodney Harrison

23 septembre 2016

One of football’s greatest safeties and one of its most controversial players remains a vital and passionate voice of the game.

Épisode 4 - Chad Johnson

30 septembre 2016

The unpredictable life of the endzone dancing, trash talking, name-changing receiver who was "always open".

Épisode 5 - Steve Young

7 octobre 2016

The long climb to the top for Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young, as told by Young himself through excerpts from his autobiography.

Épisode 6 - Pat Tillman

28 octobre 2016

The extraordinary life and legacy of the Arizona Cardinal who left the NFL to defend his country after 9/11.

Épisode 7 - Michael Vick

4 novembre 2016

The most exciting player of his generation relives his rise, fall and long road to redemption.

Épisode 8 - Jim Brown

10 novembre 2016

The football life of perhaps the greatest player in NFL history and his impact both on and off the field.

Épisode 9 - Steve Smith Sr.

18 novembre 2016

An intimate look at the mercurial wide receiver as he recovers from a career-threatening injury and reflects on a spectacular career.

Épisode 10 - Chuck Noll

25 novembre 2016

A revealing look at the legendary yet largely unknown head coach who built the Steelers dynasty of the '70s.

Épisode 11 - Troy Aikman

2 décembre 2016

The undaunted leader of the Cowboys dynasty reveals the hidden struggles of his football life.

Épisode 12 - Charles Woodson

9 décembre 2016

After 18 NFL seasons, one of the game's greatest defensive backs finally retires and tells his story.

Épisode 13 - Kevin Greene

16 décembre 2016

The story of the boisterous sackmaster who blitzed his way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Épisode 1 - Dan Marino

15 septembre 2017

The singular talent and legacy of Hall of Famer Dan Marino, The Quarterback’s Quarterback.

Épisode 2 - Emmitt Smith

22 septembre 2017

Emmitt Smith makes an indelible impact on the game of football and builds a case as the greatest running back of all time by breaking one of the NFL’s hallowed records and making everyone around him better.

Épisode 3 - John Madden

29 septembre 2017

The many football lives of Raiders Hall of Fame coach, broadcaster, commercial star and video game pioneer John Madden.

Épisode 4 - Wes Welker

6 octobre 2017

Undersized and unwanted, Wes Welker overcomes obstacles to re-define the role of the slot receiver in the NFL.

Épisode 5 - Sam Mills

13 octobre 2017

He was once deemed too short to play in the NFL, but Sam Mills became an All-Pro and built a legacy that still looms larger than life.

Épisode 6 - Jim Kelly

3 novembre 2017

How does a man emerge a champion after a life filled with loss? Leading the Buffalo Bills to four straight Super Bowls is only part of Jim Kelly’s legend.

Épisode 7 - Larry Fitzgerald

10 novembre 2017

The globetrotting journey of Larry Fitzgerald a man who’s caught more than 1,000 passes, scored more than 100 touchdowns, visited nearly 100 countries, and lived one fascinating Football Life.

Épisode 8 - Eddie George

17 novembre 2017

Eddie George played football for his father. After a brilliant career at Ohio State and with the Tennessee Titans, he started acting for himself.

Épisode 9 - Joe Gibbs

24 novembre 2017

Hall of Fame Head Coach Joe Gibbs tries to balance his personal and professional life while building the NFL’s most diverse dynasty.

Épisode 10 - Jerry Jones

1 décembre 2017

Jerry Jones works his way up from greeter at his parents grocery store in Little Rock, Arkansas to become the only active owner in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Épisode 11 - Aeneas Williams

8 décembre 2017

Aeneas Williams’ long journey from college walk-on to Hall of Fame defensive back to pastor in Ferguson, Missouri.

Épisode 12 - John Randle

15 décembre 2017

Passed over by every NFL team, John Randle's madcap antics vault the undrafted free agent from rags to riches and stardom with the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks.

Épisode 13 - Lynn Swann & John Stallworth

22 décembre 2017

Two different personalities, two separate paths, one shared drive for greatness: the rivalry, friendship and artistry of Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame receivers Lynn Swann and John Stallworth.

Épisode 1 - Carson Palmer

14 septembre 2018

The golden boy with the golden arm won the Heisman Trophy at USC and was the first overall pick in the 2003 NFL draft. In the NFL, he endured two torn ACLs, two trades, and one very public disagreement with an owner. But he still managed a 15-year career, and currently ranks 12th all-time in passing yards and touchdown passes.

Épisode 2 - Lawrence Taylor

21 septembre 2018

L.T. has been in the spotlight from the moment he stepped into the NFL, and as destructive as he was on the field as one of the best defensive players of all time, he may have been more destructive to himself off the field. Through three decades of interviews, Taylor gives raw, unfiltered, honest answers about the highest and lowest points in a triumphant and tumultuous football life.

Épisode 3 - Tony Romo

28 septembre 2018

The story of how a perfectionist with a love for sports went from small-town Wisconsin to become the face of America's Team for nearly a decade.

Épisode 4 - Willie McGinest

5 octobre 2018

He played for a high school known for producing NFL players. At USC he became an All American. And he helped turn the New England Patriots into a dynasty. Willie McGinest is no stranger to success, but his journey to the top of the football world had anything but a smooth start.

Épisode 5 - Brian Dawkins

12 octobre 2018

He was known as Weapon X on the field, but he was a gentle family man off it. A Football Life: Brian Dawkins looks at the two sides of Dawkins, from the beginnings of his superstar career, through his battles with depression, all the way to the Hall of Fame.

Épisode 6 - Dwight Clark

2 novembre 2018

The story of the former 49ers wide receiver who thought he wouldn't make the team, but went on to make "The Catch," arguably the single greatest reception in NFL history. The play propelled San Francisco to a decade of dominance in the 1980s that saw the team win four Super Bowl titles. Stricken with ALS in his later years, Clark died on June 4, 2018.

Épisode 7 - Bill Cowher

9 novembre 2018

He grew up in a Pittsburgh suburb, and as the Steelers head coach he won eight division titles and a Super Bowl championship. He'll always be known for his Western Pennsylvania roots and blue-collar toughness, but Bill Cowher now has a new home, and a softer side.

Épisode 8 - Mike Holmgren

16 novembre 2018

He led two franchises to the Super Bowl and did something no coach had done in Green Bay since Vince Lombardi--win a title. He's also considered one of the great quarterback whisperers of all time, having coached Hall of Famers Joe Montana, Steve Young and Brett Favre.

Épisode 9 - Cris Collinsworth

23 novembre 2018

First, he transformed from a gangly, rail-thin, 6-foot-5 Florida high school sprint champion to a star receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals. After football, he evolved from an HBO feature reporter/funnyman to the most respected and decorated analyst in sports broadcasting.

Épisode 10 - Doug Williams

7 décembre 2018

He grew up without running water in rural Louisiana. He played quarterback in an era when few African Americans did, overcoming prejudice and hardship to become a Heisman candidate, a first round draft pick, and ultimately, a Super Bowl MVP.

Épisode 11 - Thurman Thomas

14 décembre 2018

The Thurmanator led the NFL in total yards from scrimmage four straight seasons and scored a touchdown in four straight Super Bowls. Yet throughout his life, his best trait was being able to take his biggest disappointments and turn them into motivation for his greatest triumphs.

Épisode 1 - Terry Bradshaw

13 septembre 2019

A Hall of Famer who won four Super Bowls as the Steelers quarterback and still enjoys his football life today after 35 years as a television analyst.

Épisode 2 - Tony Gonzalez

20 septembre 2019

He described himself as the worst player on his youth football team, but he became the NFL's all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards by a tight end, and a first ballot Hall of Famer.

Épisode 3 - Ronnie Lott

1 novembre 2019

He was the heart of the 49ers dynasty. An intimidating enforcer who became the prototype for defensive backs earning four Super Bowl rings and a gold jacket.

Épisode 4 - Bruce Smith

29 novembre 2019

He set the standard for defensive ends. An unstoppable force who helped lead the Bills to four straight Super Bowl appearances on his way to becoming the NFL's all-time sack king.

Épisode 1 - Nick Saban

17 septembre 2021

The historic journey of 7-time national champion, University of Alabama head coach Nick Saban.

Épisode 2 - James Harrison

24 septembre 2021

The unlikely rise of former Pittsburgh Steeler James Harrison from undrafted rookie to NFL Defensive Player of the Year and football's most feared linebacker.

Épisode 3 - Calvin Johnson

1 octobre 2021

Épisode 4 - Drew Pearson

3 décembre 2021

Épisode 5 - John Lynch

24 décembre 2021

Épisode 1 - Joe Theismann

16 septembre 2022

Épisode 2 - Rod Woodson

23 septembre 2022

Épisode 3 - Edgerrin James

18 novembre 2022

Épisode 4 - Julian Edelman

25 novembre 2022

Épisode 5 - Franco Harris

23 décembre 2022

Épisode 6 - 1972 Miami Dolphins

13 janvier 2023

Épisode 1 - DeMarcus Ware

17 novembre 2023

DeMarcus Ware's presence on the field was remarkable. This week, “A Football Life” tells the story of this Hall of Famer’s legendary career.