Brian's Song is the 2001 American remake of the 1971 television film Brian's Song, telling the story of Brian Piccolo (Sean Maher), a white running back who meets, clashes with and befriends fellow Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers (Mekhi Phifer).

Initially thinking Sayers is arrogant – when he is only quiet and a slight bit anti-social – they rub each other the wrong way from the moment they meet.

Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers aren't friends in the beginning; in fact they are rivals.

Brian, during their first season together with pro football's Chicago Bears, is always one-upped by Gale, never being in the spotlight.

After the season, Brian pledges to outplay Gale and take his position on the team.