A Football Life

Season 3

Profiles the most important and influential figures in the history of the National Football League.

Where to Watch Season 3

22 Episodes

  • LaDainian Tomlinson
    E1
    LaDainian TomlinsonA 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.
  • Don Shula
    E2
    Don ShulaDon 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.
  • Darrelle Revis
    E3
    Darrelle RevisA look at the career of Darrelle Revis.
  • Derrick Thomas
    E4
    Derrick ThomasA 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.
  • Steve Sabol
    E5
    Steve SabolA profile of former NFL Films president and co-founder Steve Sabol.
  • Matt Millen
    E6
    Matt MillenA 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.
  • Michael Strahan
    E7
    Michael StrahanA 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.
  • Pat Summerall
    E8
    Pat SummerallA 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.
  • Warren Sapp
    E9
    Warren SappA 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.
  • Randall Cunningham
    E10
    Randall CunninghamA 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.
  • Cris Carter
    E11
    Cris CarterA 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.
  • The Forward Pass
    E12
    The Forward Pass2013 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.
  • Steve Gleason
    E13
    Steve GleasonA Football Life honors the life of the former Saints star, now battling ALS.
  • The Great Wall of Dallas
    E14
    The Great Wall of DallasA 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.
  • Houston '93
    E15
    Houston '93In 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.
  • Marty Schottenheimer
    E16
    Marty SchottenheimerA 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.
  • Vince Lombardi (1)
    E17
    Vince Lombardi (1)Part 1 of the Vince Lombardi story chronicles the legendary coach’s rise from his Brooklyn youth to the sidelines of Lambeau Field.
  • Vince Lombardi (2)
    E18
    Vince Lombardi (2)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.
  • Tiki & Ronde Barber
    E19
    Tiki & Ronde BarberA Football Life chronicles the identical twins who dominated the game but ended their careers in very different ways.
  • Bill Parcells
    E20
    Bill ParcellsA Football Life examines the career of legendary coach Bill Parcells.
  • Jerry Smith
    E21
    Jerry SmithAlmost 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.
  • Jerry Rice
    E22
    Jerry RiceFollowing the life of the arguably the best player football has seen in history. Jerry Rice is one of those players that had forever changed the game. At a young age, Jerry had no interest in football. However, he was soon to be the best player of all time. Watching the life of Jerry Rice and his rise to fame is inspiring and will forever change how you see football.

 

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