NFL launches lobbying blitz at FCC to defend its media model as streaming scrutiny intensifies

Carr has voiced concerns fans are being forced to juggle costly streaming subscriptions to follow football.

The meeting was described in an FCC filing Tuesday by the NFL and obtained by FOX News.

"Since its founding, the NFL has strived to put its fans at the center of everything we do," the primary source document from the league states. "Nowhere is that more evident than in the NFL's media distribution strategy, which for more than 50 years has served as a foundation and catalyst for the League's growth and popularity.

"While nothing can replace the excitement of attending a game, the vast majority of fans rely on this media distribution model to watch live games and follow the sport they love."

The filing contains a presentation NFL officials carried with them to the meeting the league titled "NFL Media Overview."

The presentation also explained the NFL's media distribution approach and how it is "good for fans"

All this is significant because it is the NFL going on offense.

Carr was not present for the entire meeting with the NFL, per a source. But he did greet the league's contingent before turning the meeting over to the group of his top advisors.

Fox Business Network correspondent Darren Botelho contributed to this story.