Netflix’s Quarterback (Season 1, 2023) followed Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota through the 2022 NFL season, and NFL Films backed it with a full original score plus a handful of high-energy licensed tracks. This guide lists the verified music and where to stream it.
Season 1 was the original entry in what became an ongoing franchise (Netflix later renewed the series and added the companion show Receiver), so the soundtrack below is the one that started it all.
Quick Facts
| Title | Quarterback (Season 1) |
|---|---|
| Type | Sports documentary series |
| Premiere | July 12, 2023 (Netflix) |
| Featured players | Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, Marcus Mariota |
| Season covered | 2022 NFL season |
| Score | David Robidoux & Ryan Scully (NFL Films) |
| Soundtrack album | 26 tracks, ~53 min (NFL Films, July 12, 2023) |
| Where to watch | Netflix |
Score & Composer
The original score was composed by David Robidoux and Ryan Scully, the NFL Films team behind All or Nothing, Hard Knocks, Lombardi and Namath. Their 26-track album mixes driving, brass-and-percussion cues for game footage with quieter pieces for the players’ home lives. Alongside the score, the series uses licensed songs including ‘How You Like Me Now’ by The Heavy and ‘Burning’ by Yeah Yeah Yeahs, plus music from Kool & The Gang.
Original Score Highlights
| Track | Composers |
|---|---|
| Quarterback | Robidoux & Scully |
| Battle Looming | Robidoux & Scully |
| Rivals Meet | Robidoux & Scully |
| The Way It Ended | Robidoux & Scully |
| Ways To Move | Robidoux & Scully |
| Team Of Character | Robidoux & Scully |
| Quarterback Journey | Robidoux & Scully |
| Develop The Plan | Robidoux & Scully |
| Pressure From Within | Robidoux & Scully |
| Mistakes Are Unacceptable | Robidoux & Scully |
Selected cues from the 26-track NFL Films album. Licensed songs include ‘How You Like Me Now’ (The Heavy) and ‘Burning’ (Yeah Yeah Yeahs).
About the Series
Quarterback was produced by NFL Films alongside Patrick Mahomes’ Omaha Productions and 2PM Productions, giving cameras unusually close access to three starting quarterbacks across the entire 2022 season. Mahomes’ year ended with a Super Bowl win, a storyline the music leans into during the back half of the season.
Because it is a documentary rather than a scripted show, the soundtrack works mostly as underscore in NFL Films’ signature cinematic style, punctuated by licensed needle-drops during highlights and montages. That blend of original cues and recognizable songs is what gives the series its big-game energy.
Where to Watch & Listen
Quarterback streams on Netflix. The 26-track soundtrack album is available on Apple Music and Spotify.
Stream / listen: Watch on Netflix · Soundtrack on Apple Music · Soundtrack on Spotify
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Quarterback soundtrack?
The original score was composed by David Robidoux and Ryan Scully of NFL Films.
How many songs are on the Quarterback album?
The soundtrack album has 26 tracks running about 53 minutes and was released on July 12, 2023.
What licensed songs are in Quarterback?
Featured songs include ‘How You Like Me Now’ by The Heavy and ‘Burning’ by Yeah Yeah Yeahs, plus music from Kool & The Gang.
Where can I watch Quarterback?
Quarterback streams on Netflix.
Is there a Quarterback Season 2?
Yes. Season 1 (2023) followed Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota through the 2022 season; Netflix later renewed the franchise and added the spin-off Receiver.
Who are the quarterbacks in Season 1?
Season 1 follows Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins and Marcus Mariota.
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