For the first time, Netflix officially partners with the National Football League (NFL) to produce an exciting new documentary series, attack player. Coming to Netflix in the summer of 2023, attack player will give Netflix subscribers and NFL fans a unique look into the regular season and playoffs with «unprecedented access» to three quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota.
Thanks to the success of sports docuseries like Formula 1: drive to survive, Netflix has become one of the best sports-related content streaming services. With many of the world’s most popular sports following in Formula 1’s footsteps, it was only a matter of time before the NFL wanted a piece of the action as well.
Netflix NFL Series attack player is an NFL Films, Omaha Productions and 2PM Productions production. Peyton Manning is the executive producer for Omaha Productions. Ross Ketover, Pat Kelleher and Keith Cossrow are executive producers for NFL Films.
Ross Ketover, a senior executive at NFL Films, had this to say about the partnership with Netflix;
“We are thrilled to partner with Netflix and couldn’t be more excited for our first project together. NFL Films and Netflix share a passion for dynamic storytelling, and we are incredibly excited about the opportunity to continue our strong relationship with Peyton and Omaha Productions. We are especially grateful to Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota for giving us extraordinary insight into what it takes to play quarterback in the NFL.»
Two-time Super Bowl winner, QB and Omaha Pictures executive producer Peyton Manning had this to say about the series:
Playing quarterback in the NFL is a unique experience that has incredible ups and downs. Through this collaboration with our partners NFL Films, 2PM Productions and Netflix, fans will get a unique and intimate look at what life is like as a starting QB.
Peyton Manning playing QB for the Indianapolis Colts – GETTY IMAGES
What is attack player?
attack player will focus on the journey of three NFL quarterbacks over the course of the 2022 NFL season, Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs, Kirk Cousins of the Minnesota Vikings, and Marcus Mariota of the Atlanta Falcons.
Atlanta Falcons QB Marcus Mariota – GETTY IMAGES
The NFL allowed quarterbacks to wear microphones during games for the first time in the 2022 season. Along with incredible behind-the-scenes footage of some of the season’s biggest moments, Netflix will also follow the quarterbacks’ journey. off the field.
The 2022 season saw Patrick Mahomes break an offensive scoring record as he went on to win the Superbowl for the second time with the Kansas City Chiefs. Meanwhile, Mariota began his journey as a starting QB in his first season with the Atlanta Falcons and the Minnesota Vikings’ Kirk Cousins was instrumental in one of the greatest NFL comebacks of all time.
Kirk Cousins QB of the Minnesota Vikings – GETTY IMAGES
Patrick Mahomes had this to say about the upcoming series;
“I am excited for fans to get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at an unforgettable season for the entire Chiefs organization and for my family. From welcoming home a new baby in the middle of the season to welcoming the Lombardi Trophy back to Kansas City, our team was there for it all. This new Netflix series will show the timing, preparation and balance it takes to be an NFL quarterback and perform on the biggest stage.»
Patrick Mahomes 2x Superbowl Champions with the Kansas City Chiefs – GETTY IMAGES
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