The BEST episodes of A Football Life
Every episode of A Football Life ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of A Football Life!
A Football Life is a documentary series developed by NFL Films and aired on NFL Network that documents the lives of select National Football League players, coaches, owners, and teams. Friends, teammates, family members and other players and coaches associated with the subjects are interviewed.
#1 - Lynn Swann & John Stallworth
Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/22/2017
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.
#2 - Mike Singletary
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/13/2015
The heart and soul of the legendary 1985 Chicago Bears defense, Mike Singletary shares a life full of lessons learned from the game.
#3 - Rodney Harrison
Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/23/2016
One of football’s greatest safeties and one of its most controversial players remains a vital and passionate voice of the game.
#4 - Alan Page
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/16/2015
One of the most impressive careers in pro football history was just the beginning for the great Alan Page.
#5 - Bruce Arians
Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/11/2015
The extraordinary story of the lifelong assistant turned overnight success who has led the Arizona Cardinals back into contention.
#6 - Paul Brown
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/6/2015
You don't know football unless you know Paul Brown, the man responsible for inventing the modern game as we know it.
#7 - Walter Payton
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/2011
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.
#9 - Curtis Martin
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/16/2016
The inspiring story of Curtis Martin, who rose from the streets of Pittsburgh to become a Hall of Fame running back.
#10 - Bill Walsh
Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/23/2015
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.
#12 - Steve Smith Sr.
Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/18/2016
An intimate look at the mercurial wide receiver as he recovers from a career-threatening injury and reflects on a spectacular career.
#14 - Brandon Marshall
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/19/2014
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.
#15 - Steve Sabol
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/1/2013
A profile of former NFL Films president and co-founder Steve Sabol.
#17 - Mike Ditka
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/27/2011
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.
#19 - Joe Namath Part 2
Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 1/30/2015
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.
#21 - Wes Welker
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/2017
Undersized and unwanted, Wes Welker overcomes obstacles to re-define the role of the slot receiver in the NFL.
#22 - Steve Young
Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/7/2016
The long climb to the top for Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young, as told by Young himself through excerpts from his autobiography.
#23 - Barry Sanders
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/5/2012
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.
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#24 - Chris Spielman
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/31/2012
The inspiring story of former linebacker Chris Spielman and the strength of his family.
