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HOSTED BY NFL NETWORK'S KYLE BRANDT, "NFL CLASSICS: AFTER FURTHER REVIEW" PREMIERES SEPT. 3 ON VICE TV
New Series from Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions, in Association with NFL Films, Revisits Six Iconic NFL Games with Unfiltered Commentary
From NFL Legends & Celebrity Fans
Series Kicks Off with Michael Irvin and Emmitt Smith
Reliving the 1995 NFC Championship Game
Upcoming Guests Include Heidi Gardner, Eric Stonestreet & Chris Jones; Bart Scott & Method Man; Kurt Warner & Cedric the Entertainer; Brian Urlacher & Sebastian Maniscalco; Phil Simms & Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo
NEW YORK (Aug. 12, 2025) - VICE Sports is teaming with Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions, in association with NFL Films, for a bold new twist on classic football: NFL CLASSICS: AFTER FURTHER REVIEW. Hosted by NFL Network personality Kyle Brandt, the six-part series premieres Wednesday, Sept. 3 (9:00-10:00 PM ET) on VICE TV, with new episodes airing weekly.
In each hour-long episode, NFL CLASSICS: AFTER FURTHER REVIEW reexamines one of the NFL's most unforgettable games - this time through the eyes of the players who lived it and the die-hard celebrity fans who can't forget it. Game footage plays alongside picture-in-picture commentary, candid stories, and never-before-heard behind-the-scenes moments. Manning will also appear at the top of each episode, offering his reflections from these memorable games.
"While production is ongoing, it's already clear that NFL CLASSICS: AFTER FURTHER REVIEW is going to be a special series that football fans won't want to miss," said VICE TV President Pete Gaffney. "These aren't just great games - they're emotional time capsules, and hearing the players and fans relive them with total honesty, humor, and heart is pure magic. We're also fortunate to have a tremendous personality like Kyle Brandt to guide us through each episode."
The series premieres just ahead of the 2025 NFL season opener between the Cowboys and Eagles, and fittingly starts with a deep dive into the 1995 NFC Championship Game, as Cowboys legends Michael Irvin and Emmitt Smith relive their dramatic fourth-quarter comeback against the Green Bay Packers.
The remaining episodes feature:
· Sept. 10 - Super Bowl LIV: Chiefs vs. 49ers, with Heidi Gardner, Eric Stonestreet & Chris Jones
· Sept. 17 - 2010 AFC Divisional: Jets vs. Patriots, with Bart Scott & Method Man
· Sept. 24 - Super Bowl XXXIV: Rams vs. Titans, with Kurt Warner & Cedric the Entertainer
· Oct. 1 - Monday Night Miracle (2006, Week 6): Bears vs. Cardinals, with Brian Urlacher & Sebastian Maniscalco
· Oct. 8 - Super Bowl XXI: Giants vs. Broncos, with Phil Simms & Chris "Mad Dog" Russo
"We're thrilled to kick off our latest project with VICE Sports," said Peyton Manning. "Opening the series with Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin sets a high standard with great personalities and even better stories. It's everything football fans want in a show."
Brandt, who also serves as an executive producer for the series, will guide viewers through each episode as he interacts with former players and celebrity guests. He has a dynamic mix of sports savvy, pop culture immersion, and entertainment chops, making him the ideal host for NFL CLASSICS: AFTER FURTHER REVIEW. A former Princeton University running back, Brandt is an original co-host of NFL Network's Emmy Award-winning show, Good Morning Football. Brandt also hosts the podcast 10 Takes with Kyle Brandt and GMFB: Overtime, which streams on The Roku Channel and airs in syndication. He joined NFL Network in 2016 from The Jim Rome Show, where he served as a producer and head writer since 2007, eventually becoming executive producer in 2009. Brandt was a cast member on MTV's The Real World in 2001 and appeared on the daytime television series Days of Our Lives from 2003 to 2006. He has also appeared on CNN, FOX News, ESPN, VH1, CBS Sports Network, and FOX Sports 1.
Said Brandt, "We're not just breaking down game tape. We're bringing these games to life with the stories, characters, and energy that made them legendary. It's like a real-time documentary, and it's electric to watch."
NFL CLASSICS: AFTER FURTHER REVIEW marks the second collaboration between VICE Sports and Omaha Productions, following Calipari: Razor's Edge, the critically acclaimed six-part documentary that chronicled John Calipari's first season as head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team.
Omaha Productions produces NFL CLASSICS: AFTER FURTHER REVIEW in association with NFL Films. Executive producers include Trevor Gill for VICE TV, and Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, and Kyle Brandt for Omaha Productions.
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NFL CLASSICS: AFTER FURTHER REVIEW GAME CAPSULES
1995 NFC Championship Cowboys/Packers
Episode Airdate: Sept. 3
· Special Guests: Michael Irvin & Emmitt Smith
· Two of the biggest names in Dallas Cowboys history - Michael Irvin, the Hall of Fame wide receiver with unmatched swagger, and Emmitt Smith, the NFL's all-time leading rusher - relive a win over the Green Bay Packers that propelled their 1990s dynasty toward another Super Bowl. Irvin, Smith, Troy Aikman, and Deion Sanders outlasted Brett Favre and company in a high-octane shootout at Texas Stadium, called by the legendary Pat Summerall and John Madden. The Cowboys knocked the Packers out of the playoffs for the third consecutive year, while "America's Team" went on to win their third Super Bowl in four years.
Super Bowl LIV Chiefs/49ers
Episode Airdate: Sept. 10
· Special Guests: Heidi Gardner, Eric Stonestreet & Chris Jones
· The game that made Patrick Mahomes a household name - and brought Kansas City its first title in 50 years. Actress and Saturday Night Live standout Heidi Gardner, a lifelong Chiefs fan, teams up with Modern Family's Eric Stonestreet, who's almost as famous for his Chiefs fandom as his Emmy-winning performances, and Chiefs defensive standout Chris Jones, a key contributor to the team's recent success, to relive this memorable contest. With San Francisco up by 10 points with 6:13 left in the game, Mahomes and the Chiefs ripped off 21 unanswered points to shock the 49ers, earn head coach Andy Reid his long-awaited Super Bowl ring, and kick-start a dynasty in Kansas City.
2010 Jets/Patriots AFC Divisional Playoff Game
Episode Airdate: Sept. 17
· Special Guests: Bart Scott & Method Man
· Former Jets linebacker Bart Scott, who played in this, one of the biggest playoff upsets in history, and die-hard Jets fan Method Man, the Grammy Award-winning member of Wu-Tang, provide the commentary. The New York Jets marched into Foxborough and took down Tom Brady and the 14-2 New England Patriots, 28-21. Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez threw for three touchdowns, while Brady threw a pick that ended his NFL record of consecutive passes without an interception. Scott's fiery "Can't Wait!" postgame interview became an instant classic, as Jets head coach Rex Ryan's underdog squad advanced to their second straight AFC Championship Game.
Super Bowl XXXIV Rams/Titans
Episode Airdate: Sept. 24
· Special Guests: Kurt Warner & Cedric the Entertainer
· The Rams' "Greatest Show on Turf" comes out victorious in one of the wildest Super Bowl endings of all time. Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner, who went from stocking grocery shelves to Super Bowl MVP, revisits the night he cemented his legacy. Joining him is Cedric the Entertainer, comedy icon and proud St. Louis native, who brings humor, hometown pride, and his take on what made this Rams team so unforgettable. Led by Warner's 414 passing yards, the Rams jumped out to an early lead before Steve McNair and the Titans stormed back in the second half. With seconds left and the Titans down seven, Tennessee receiver Kevin Dyson caught a pass near the goal line but was stopped one yard short of the end zone as time expired. Warner became the first undrafted quarterback to win a Super Bowl, while "The Tackle" will forever remain an iconic Super Bowl ending.
2006 Week 6, MNF Miracle
Episode Airdate: Oct. 1
· Special Guests: Brian Urlacher & Sebastian Maniscalco
· In this unforgettable Monday Night meltdown, the Bears stage a wild comeback without scoring an offensive touchdown. NFL legend Brian Urlacher, a Hall of Fame linebacker and longtime face of the Chicago defense, breaks down the greatest game of his career alongside Sebastian Maniscalco, the Chicago-born comedian known for his sold-out arena tours and Netflix specials. Widely regarded as one of the most dramatic - and bizarre - comebacks in NFL history, this Monday Night Football matchup saw the undefeated Bears erase a 20-point deficit against the Arizona Cardinals without scoring a single offensive touchdown. Urlacher led the way with a career-high 19 tackles, including a strip sack for a touchdown, while rookie Devin Hester sealed the game with the second punt return touchdown of his Hall of Fame career. The wild outcome sparked Cardinals' head coach Dennis Green's legendary "They are who we thought they were!" rant, and propelled the Bears to their only Super Bowl appearance of the 21st century.
Super Bowl XXI Giants/Broncos
Episode Airdate: Oct. 8
· Special Guests: Phil Simms & Chris' Mad Dog' Russo
· This '80s classic saw quarterback Phil Simms deliver a nearly perfect game to lead the New York Giants to their first Super Bowl win. Simms revisits his shining moment with legendary sports radio voice Chris "Mad Dog"Russo, known for his passionate rants and encyclopedic knowledge of sports. Super Bowl XXI marked the arrival of Bill Parcells' New York Giants as a powerhouse in the NFL. With John Madden and Pat Summerall on the call for this game too, the Giants exploded for a record 30 second-half points to take down John Elway and the Denver Broncos. Simms won Super Bowl MVP in what remains one of the most efficient games ever played by a quarterback. At the
same time, Bill Belichick, Lawrence Taylor, and the "Big Blue Wrecking Crew"cemented their legacy as one of the most feared defenses of the era.
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ABOUT OMAHA PRODUCTIONS
Founded by Peyton Manning in 2020, Omaha Productions is a media company dedicated to creating content that unifies and uplifts audiences.
Omaha Productions currently serves as executive producer on ESPN's Emmy Award-winning Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli, Netflix's first and upcoming second season of Quarterback, Netflix's Receiver and Starting 5, the NFL Honors, and ESPN+'s Places franchise, which includes series hosted by Peyton and Eli Manning, Stephanie McMahon, Abby Wambach, Vince Carter, David Ortiz, Ronda Rousey, P.K. Subban, Sue Bird, Paul Rabil, and John McEnroe. The company has also produced both seasons of ESPN's Full Court Press as well as shows for ABC, A+E, NBCUniversal, and Hulu, including the upcoming Chad Powers scripted series, premiering in fall of 2025.
In addition to documentary work - including VICE's Calipari: Razor's Edge, chronicling John Calipari's first season at Arkansas, and ESPN's The Buddy Way - Omaha Productions has produced alternate telecasts for college football, the NBA, golf, and the UFC. The company has also expanded into live events. In 2023, ESPN and the NFL tapped Omaha Productions to
reimagine the Pro Bowl as the Pro Bowl Games. The next year, Omaha Productions launched the inaugural NFL Flag Championships, a youth flag football tournament that aired on ESPN.
Omaha Productions is also home to the Omaha Creative Agency, a full-service team behind award-winning content that connects brands with audiences in authentic, culturally relevant ways. With standout campaigns for partners like Bud Light, Nationwide, Nestlé Toll House, and FanDuel, the agency produces commercials, live events, digital content, and branded integrations that deliver real brand impact and audience engagement.
For more information, visit: www.omahaproductions.com
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