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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

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    A Football Life Season 11 Episode 3 - Edgerrin James
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - Edgerrin James

    S11:E3

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  2. A Football Life Season 11 Episode 4 - Julian Edelman
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    #2 - Julian Edelman

    S11:E4

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  3. A Football Life Season 11 Episode 6 - The 1972 Miami Dolphins
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #3 - The 1972 Miami Dolphins

    S11:E6

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  4. A Football Life Season 12 Episode 1 - DeMarcus Ware
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #4 - DeMarcus Ware

    S12:E1

    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.

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  5. A Football Life Season 6 Episode 4 - Steve Young
    6.7/10(29 votes)

    #5 - Steve Young

    S6:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
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  6. A Football Life Season 4 Episode 2 - Brandon Marshall
    6.8/10(15 votes)

    #6 - Brandon Marshall

    S4:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. A Football Life Season 3 Episode 3 - Darrelle Revis
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    #7 - Darrelle Revis

    S3:E3

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  8. A Football Life Season 7 Episode 10 - Jerry Jones
    6.9/10(19 votes)

    #8 - Jerry Jones

    S7:E10

    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.

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  9. A Football Life Season 9 Episode 1 - Terry Bradshaw
    6.9/10(19 votes)

    #9 - Terry Bradshaw

    S9:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. A Football Life Season 3 Episode 10 - Randall Cunningham
    7.1/10(33 votes)

    #10 - Randall Cunningham

    S3:E10

    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.

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  11. A Football Life Season 2 Episode 1 - The Faces of Tebow
    7.2/10(43 votes)

    #11 - The Faces of Tebow

    S2:E1

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  12. A Football Life Season 4 Episode 8 - Ricky Williams
    7.2/10(27 votes)

    #12 - Ricky Williams

    S4:E8

    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.

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  13. A Football Life Season 7 Episode 11 - Aeneas Williams
    7.2/10(13 votes)

    #13 - Aeneas Williams

    S7:E11

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

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  14. A Football Life Season 3 Episode 21 - Jerry Smith
    7.3/10(22 votes)

    #14 - Jerry Smith

    S3:E21

    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.

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  15. A Football Life Season 3 Episode 9 - Warren Sapp
    7.4/10(21 votes)

    #15 - Warren Sapp

    S3:E9

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  16. A Football Life Season 4 Episode 4 - Warren Moon
    7.4/10(30 votes)

    #16 - Warren Moon

    S4:E4

    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.

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  17. A Football Life Season 4 Episode 9 - Earl Campbell
    7.4/10(29 votes)

    #17 - Earl Campbell

    S4:E9

    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.

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  18. A Football Life Season 4 Episode 10 - The Perfect Backfield
    7.4/10(20 votes)

    #18 - The Perfect Backfield

    S4:E10

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

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  19. A Football Life Season 4 Episode 14 - Keenan McCardell & Jimmy Smith
    7.4/10(16 votes)

    #19 - Keenan McCardell & Jimmy Smith

    S4:E14

    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.

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  20. A Football Life Season 5 Episode 3 - Jerome Bettis
    7.4/10(32 votes)

    #20 - Jerome Bettis

    S5:E3

    A profile of running back Jerome Bettis, who went from Detroit to Notre Dame, Los Angeles to Pittsburgh and finally to the Hall of Fame in Canton.

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  21. A Football Life Season 7 Episode 8 - Eddie George
    7.4/10(15 votes)

    #21 - Eddie George

    S7:E8

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

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  22. A Football Life Season 6 Episode 2 - Rodney Harrison
    7.5/10(27 votes)

    #22 - Rodney Harrison

    S6:E2

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

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    Writer:Unknown

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  23. A Football Life Season 6 Episode 13 - Kevin Greene
    7.5/10(27 votes)

    #23 - Kevin Greene

    S6:E13

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

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  24. A Football Life Season 7 Episode 9 - Joe Gibbs
    7.5/10(14 votes)

    #24 - Joe Gibbs

    S7:E9

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

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  25. A Football Life Season 1 Episode 1 - Bill Belichick - Part 1
    7.6/10(56 votes)

    #25 - Bill Belichick - Part 1

    S1:E1

    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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Edgerrin James" is the worst rated episode of "A Football Life". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/18/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Julian Edelman".