Joe Kingman (Johnson) was a star quarterback destined for greatness; not only is the Boston-based team he plays for well on their way to the championships, but he's got all the money and fame that a man could want out of life. A perpetual bachelor whose one brief marriage ended many moons ago, Kingman is stunned to learn that a long-forgotten youthful fling had more permanent consequences than he ever anticipated. Now, just as his career is set to blow up bigger than ever, this perpetual bachelor learns that he has a seven year-old daughter named Peyton (Madison Pettis). So how does a lifelong jock who's used to partying all night and dropping twenty-yard bombs all day adjust to a life of ballet classes, Barbie dolls, and afternoon play dates? Whatever road he chooses to take it certainly won't be easy, especially since his ruthless, goal-oriented agent Stella (Kyra Sedgwick) would rather see her client scoring touchdowns than cementing familial bonds.