NFL Explained

NFL Explained

A look at how the game became what it is today, from the league's rules to feeding an NFL team. Available for free with ads for all Peacock viewers.
2021
SportsDocumentary
16+
Season 1
16 episodes

  • 1. Evolution of the Draft

    1. Evolution of the Draft

    From the first pick in 1936 to today's three-day extravaganza, find out how the NFL draft has evolved.
    From the first pick in 1936 to today's three-day extravaganza, find out how the NFL draft has evolved.
    13+
    25min
    Apr 21, 2021

  • 2. Evolution of the Rules

    2. Evolution of the Rules

    Take a look back at how the NFL's rules have evolved throughout the last 100 seasons.
    Take a look back at how the NFL's rules have evolved throughout the last 100 seasons.
    13+
    16min
    Oct 23, 2019

  • 2. The Evolution of the National Football League

    2. The Evolution of the National Football League

    A historical journey to see how the NFL evolved from its humble beginnings all the way back in 1920.
    A historical journey to see how the NFL evolved from its humble beginnings all the way back in 1920.
    13+
    30min
    Sep 10, 2019

  • 4. Most Unusual Seasons

    4. Most Unusual Seasons

    Kyle Brandt narrates the history of some of the NFL's most bizarre seasons.
    Kyle Brandt narrates the history of some of the NFL's most bizarre seasons.
    13+
    20min
    Sep 15, 2020

  • 5. Evolution of Every NFL Team's Stadium

    5. Evolution of Every NFL Team's Stadium

    An exploration of the evolution of every NFL team's stadium.
    An exploration of the evolution of every NFL team's stadium.
    13+
    1 h 33 min
    Oct 14, 2020

  • 6. How You Get into the Hall of Fame

    6. How You Get into the Hall of Fame

    A look at the road the players must take to get into the "Hall of Legends" in Canton, Ohio.
    A look at the road the players must take to get into the "Hall of Legends" in Canton, Ohio.
    13+
    24min
    Jan 13, 2021

  • 7. Making of the NFL Schedule

    7. Making of the NFL Schedule

    The NFL schedule makers reveal the art and science behind the creation of the 2021 NFL schedule.
    The NFL schedule makers reveal the art and science behind the creation of the 2021 NFL schedule.
    13+
    22min
    May 12, 2021

  • 19. History of Every Team's Logo and Helmet

    19. History of Every Team's Logo and Helmet

    See how all 32 teams' logos and modern helmets have evolved over the years.
    See how all 32 teams' logos and modern helmets have evolved over the years.
    13+
    1 h 2 min
    Aug 17, 2022

  • 20. Vince Lombardi Trophy

    20. Vince Lombardi Trophy

    The journey of the Vince Lombardi Trophy from creation into the hands of the Super Bowl champion.
    The journey of the Vince Lombardi Trophy from creation into the hands of the Super Bowl champion.
    ALL
    22min
    Sep 6, 2022

  • 21. History of the Super Bowl

    21. History of the Super Bowl

    A look back at every Super Bowl from I to LIV.
    A look back at every Super Bowl from I to LIV.
    ALL
    26min
    Jan 2, 2020

  • 22. History of Broadcast Innovations and Technology

    22. History of Broadcast Innovations and Technology

    From the sky cam to the yellow first down line, revealing how the NFL on television has evolved.
    From the sky cam to the yellow first down line, revealing how the NFL on television has evolved.
    13+
    24min
    Sep 12, 2022

  • 22. Germany

    22. Germany

    Everything that goes into preparing a stadium for the first NFL game in Germany.
    Everything that goes into preparing a stadium for the first NFL game in Germany.
    16+
    22min
    Jan 13, 2023

  • 23. Rivals and Divisions

    23. Rivals and Divisions

    It's time to unwrap the history of NFL rivalries and the divisions that helped create so many of them.
    It's time to unwrap the history of NFL rivalries and the divisions that helped create so many of them.
    16+
    1 h 59 min
    Aug 23, 2023

  • 24. Evolution of NFL Jerseys

    24. Evolution of NFL Jerseys

    Learn about the evolution of NFL jerseys, starting from the history of football uniforms.
    Learn about the evolution of NFL jerseys, starting from the history of football uniforms.
    13+
    1 h 12 min
    Oct 12, 2023

  • 25. Evolution of a Player

    25. Evolution of a Player

    A look at how football has changed since the dawn of the NFL to now.
    A look at how football has changed since the dawn of the NFL to now.
    16+
    1 h 11 min
    Jun 12, 2024

  • 26. Evolution of NextGen Stats

    26. Evolution of NextGen Stats

    A look at the innovative technology and data that power the future of the NFL with Next Gen Stats.
    A look at the innovative technology and data that power the future of the NFL with Next Gen Stats.
    13+
    42min
    Feb 27, 2025
    • NFL Explained
    SportsDocumentary
    2021
    A look at how the game became what it is today, from the league's rules to feeding an NFL team. Available for free with ads for all Peacock viewers.
    Creators and Cast
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    nbcuniversal
    Content advisory
    16+
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    Audio languages
    English
    Subtitles
    English [CC]
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