In 2010, the NFL Network aired a ten-part documentary series titled The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players, which set out to rank the greatest players in league history. The rankings were determined by a "blue-ribbon" panel of current and former coaches, players, executives, and media members, with each weekly episode (broadcast on Thursdays from September 3 to November 4, 2010) revealing ten players, starting from #100 and working up to #1. Each player was presented and advocated for by a notable sports or entertainment figure, adding a unique storytelling element to the countdown. In the climactic final episode on November 4, 2010, the panel crowned legendary wide receiver Jerry Rice as the greatest player of all time, with iconic running back Jim Brown taking the second spot. The series is distinct from the later annual NFL Top 100 list, which is voted on by current players, whereas this 2010 special was a one-time historical retrospective. It remains a significant benchmark for discussions about the greatest players in NFL history, alongside other official lists like the 75th and 100th Anniversary All-Time Teams.