Fans watch Patrick Mahomes’ life with Chiefs and at home in Netflix series
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes yells at his dogs when they get into a fight on the fence with a neighboring dog. Mahomes and his wife, Brittany, also search for the right babysitter. The couple revels in the antics of their 2-year-old daughter, Sterling, who loves to eat chicken strips and hang out with daddy. And Chiefs coach Andy Reid also seems smitten with Sterling. These are some of the off-the-field moments viewers will see in the Netflix docuseries “Quarterback,” which premiered Wednesday.
Why it matters.
- The “Quarterback” series offers a detailed look into the day-to-day lives of NFL quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota, both on the field and in their personal lives.
- Viewers can witness private conversations between the quarterbacks and their teammates, coaches and opposing players during games, thanks to uncensored microphone video.
- In addition to showing the physical aspect of the game, the series also shows the mental side of football, with quarterbacks learning plays and new game plans.
‘THE DAY TO DAY’.
“Everybody watches game days. They don’t see the day-to-day,” Mahomes said on the show. “They don’t see how you have to combine playing football with being a father and a husband.”
The eight-episode docuseries “Quarterback” is a fascinating look at the day-to-day life of an NFL quarterback at work and at home. The series follows Mahomes, Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota, who last year played for the Atlanta Falcons, through the 2022 season.
IN GAME AND FAMILY LIFE
Die-hard fans will love hearing about private conversations between quarterbacks and their teammates, coaches and opposing players during games, thanks to uncensored mic’d-up videos*.
*Some of the commentary, as Mahomes says in the docuseries, is not suitable for children under 13. And casual fans will enjoy the moments the players spend with their wives and children. And sometimes, that means putting aside the disappointment of a loss to focus on family. Viewers will see the physical wear and tear the quarterbacks endure and how they prepare their bodies to recover from game day…and then get ready to do it all over again the following Sunday. The cameras also show the mental side of football as the quarterbacks learn the plays and new game plans.
All three quarterbacks enjoyed very different levels of success during the 2022 season, and there are fascinating details of Mahomes’ high-ankle sprain in the Chiefs’ playoff win over the Jaguars as he pleaded not to leave the game. “I said something to Coach Reid,” Mahomes says on the show. “You could tell he was angry.” Most of the final episode is about the AFC Championship Game and Super Bowl LVII, which should please Chiefs fans.
AN EMOTIONAL ROLLER MOUNTAIN FOR THE WIVES
But it’s not just a show about football, as viewers watch the players’ wives ride an emotional roller coaster as the quarterbacks enjoy success, endure failure and take some big hits.
The quiet moments are the best. “Quarterback” shows Mariota and his wife, who gave birth in December, putting together a crib. Viewers see Cousins helping his young son choose what to eat at the Vikings’ postgame celebration, and they also see Mahomes reading to Sterling. They are football stars, but also people with families who love them. They have hopes and dreams that are sometimes dashed, but they also celebrate happy moments.
In a word, they are human. And that’s one of the reasons “Quarterback” is worth watching. Overall, the series offers a fascinating and emotionally involving look into the lives of NFL quarterbacks, showcasing both their intensity on the field and their humanity off it. Viewers can witness intimate moments with their families, as well as the physical and mental struggles they face in every game. The series highlights the dedication and balance required to be a star player and a loving father and husband. “Quarterback” shows that, behind the fame and success, these players are human beings with hopes, dreams and challenges of their own, making it a series worth watching for football fans and those looking for a deeper look into the lives of elite athletes.