Although sports have always been a significant part of Perry Mattfeld ‘s life, she was unable to combine her two passions: football and acting.

That is until now, as Mattfeld stars alongside Glen Powell in the new sports-comedy series Chad Powers , as assistant coach Ricky Hudson, for the South Georgia Catfish’s football team. While the role is a stark contrast than her previous parts in recent years, such as playing a blind woman in the CW’s In the Dark, and a heroin addict in Peacock’s Long Bright River, it’s a one that seems like the perfect fit for the actress, since Mattfeld was previously an athlete, has a deep knowledge of football — oh, and she’s also married to NFL veteran-turned Fox Sports’ analyst Mark Sanchez.

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