Manningcast

Manningcast
Also known asMonday Night Football with Peyton and Eli
GenreNFL game telecasts
Created byPeyton Manning
Presented by
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons6
No. of episodes54
Production
Production locationVirtual
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time3–4 hours
Production companies
Original release
Network
ReleaseSeptember 13, 2021 (2021-09-13) –
present
Related

Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli, colloquially known as the Manningcast, is an American alternate live television broadcast of Monday Night Football hosted by brothers Peyton and Eli Manning, both former quarterbacks from the National Football League. It is produced by Peyton's production company Omaha Productions. The broadcasts air on ESPN2 and ESPN+ (select games) in the United States and TSN+ in Canada.

History

On July 19, 2021, ESPN announced that Peyton and Eli Manning would host an alternate presentation of Monday Night Football. The deal signed by ESPN and Omaha Productions (which produced the ESPN+ series Peyton's Places) was for three seasons and called for ten games each year. For the 2021 season, it was announced that the presentation would air for the first three weeks of the season (Ravens-Raiders, Lions-Packers and Eagles-Cowboys), with the final seven telecasts announced at a later date.

The first Manningcast aired on September 13, 2021, as an alternate presentation of the Monday Night Football game between the Las Vegas Raiders and Baltimore Ravens.

On November 13, 2021, ESPN announced that the presentation would also be offered for the network's Monday-night Wild Card Game during the 2021 playoffs. In February 2022, ESPN extended its contract through the 2024 NFL season, with Omaha Productions also slated to collaborate with ESPN on extending the format to other sports properties, such as college football, golf, and UFC events. The series received a Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Live Sports Series at the 43rd Sports Emmy Awards on May 24, 2022.

On April 10, 2024, ESPN further extended its contract with Omaha Productions until 2034. The 2024 season also saw former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick appear on the broadcast during the first half of games.

Belichick left the Manningcast following the 2024 season after he was hired by the University of North Carolina to be the new head coach of the football team. While North Carolina's athletic director Bubba Cunningham stated that he would continue to make regular appearances, Peyton Manning confirmed that Belichick would no longer contribute to the alternate broadcasts.

Episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
110September 13, 2021 (2021-09-13)January 17, 2022 (2022-01-17)
210September 12, 2022 (2022-09-12)January 16, 2023 (2023-01-16)
311September 11, 2023 (2023-09-11)January 15, 2024 (2024-01-15)
411September 9, 2024 (2024-09-09)January 13, 2025 (2025-01-13)
512September 8, 2025 (2025-09-08)January 12, 2026 (2026-01-12)
612September 14, 2026 (2026-09-14)February 14, 2027 (2027-02-14)

Season 1 (2021–22)

No.
overall		No. in
season		MatchupOriginal release dateGuest(s) Viewers
(millions)
11"Baltimore Ravens at Las Vegas Raiders"September 13, 2021 (2021-09-13)Charles Barkley, Ray Lewis, Travis Kelce, and Russell Wilson0.80
22"Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers"September 20, 2021 (2021-09-20)Brett Favre, Rob Gronkowski, Patrick Willis, and Pat McAfee1.86
33"Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys"September 27, 2021 (2021-09-27)Matthew Stafford, LeBron James, Nick Saban, and Chris Long1.89
44"New Orleans Saints at Seattle Seahawks"October 25, 2021 (2021-10-25)Marshawn Lynch, Tom Brady, Sue Bird, and Drew Brees1.61
55"New York Giants at Kansas City Chiefs"November 1, 2021 (2021-11-01)Jon Stewart, Michael Strahan, Josh Allen, and Michael Irvin1.96
66"Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers"November 15, 2021 (2021-11-15)Al Michaels, Phil Mickelson, Draymond Green, and Philip Rivers1.55
77"New York Giants at Tampa Bay Buccaneers"November 22, 2021 (2021-11-22)Bill Parcells, Kevin Hart, Condoleezza Rice, and Julian Edelman1.58
88"New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills"December 6, 2021 (2021-12-06)David Letterman, Aqib Talib, and Joe Buck1.63
99"Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers"January 3, 2022 (2022-01-03)Bill Cowher, Roger Goodell, Snoop Dogg, and Aaron Rodgers1.48
1010"Wild Card: Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams"January 17, 2022 (2022-01-17)Larry Fitzgerald, Dwayne Johnson, and Russell Wilson1.42

Season 2 (2022–23)

No.
overall		No. in
season		MatchupOriginal release dateGuest(s) Viewers
(millions)
111"Denver Broncos at Seattle Seahawks"September 12, 2022 (2022-09-12)Saquon Barkley, Joel McHale, and Shannon Sharpe1.50
122"Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants"September 26, 2022 (2022-09-26)Jimmy Johnson, Pat McAfee, and Tracy Morgan1.43
133"Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers"October 3, 2022 (2022-10-03)Jalen Hurts, Stephen Curry, and Jon Hamm1.63
144"Chicago Bears at New England Patriots"October 24, 2022 (2022-10-24)Barack Obama, Bill Burr, and Vince Vaughn1.48
155"Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns"October 31, 2022 (2022-10-31)Boomer Esiason, Travis Kelce, Jason Kelce, and Brad Paisley1.29
166"Baltimore Ravens at New Orleans Saints"November 7, 2022 (2022-11-07)Luke Bryan, Kirk Cousins, and Sean Payton1.18
177"New Orleans Saints at Tampa Bay Buccaneers"December 5, 2022 (2022-12-05)Robin Roberts, Randy Moss, and Dana White1.14
188"New England Patriots at Arizona Cardinals"December 12, 2022 (2022-12-12)Joe Burrow, Bill Simmons, Keegan-Michael Key, and Adam Vinatieri1.13
199"Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers"December 19, 2022 (2022-12-19)George Kittle, DeMarcus Ware, Ray Lewis, and Lil Wayne1.29
2010"Wild Card: Dallas Cowboys at Tampa Bay Buccaneers"January 16, 2023 (2023-01-16)Deion Sanders, Dan Campbell, and Tedy Bruschi1.68

Season 3 (2023–24)

No.
overall		No. in
season		MatchupOriginal release dateGuest(s) Viewers
(millions)
211"Buffalo Bills at New York Jets"September 11, 2023 (2023-09-11)John McEnroe and Ryan Fitzpatrick1.52
222"Seattle Seahawks at New York Giants"October 2, 2023 (2023-10-02)Will Ferrell and Shaun O'Hara1.30
233"Green Bay Packers at Las Vegas Raiders"October 9, 2023 (2023-10-09)Desmond Howard and Jimmy Kimmel1.04
244"San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings"October 23, 2023 (2023-10-23)Aaron Rodgers, Klay Thompson, and Tiffany Haddish1.07
255"Los Angeles Chargers at New York Jets"November 6, 2023 (2023-11-06)Arnold Schwarzenegger, Trevor Lawrence, and Keyshawn Johnson1.03
266"Denver Broncos at Buffalo Bills"November 13, 2023 (2023-11-13)Patrick Mahomes, Lindsey Vonn, and Kyle Brandt1.12
277"Philadelphia Eagles at Kansas City Chiefs"November 20, 2023 (2023-11-20)Mark Wahlberg, Caitlin Clark, and Michael Vick1.92
288"Cincinnati Bengals at Jacksonville Jaguars"December 4, 2023 (2023-12-04)Tua Tagovailoa, Kay Adams, and Chad Ochocinco.964
299"Tennessee Titans at Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers at New York Giants"December 11, 2023 (2023-12-11)Nate Bargatze, Will Compton, Taylor Lewan, and Kirk Cousins.940
3010"Philadelphia Eagles at Seattle Seahawks"December 18, 2023 (2023-12-18)Christian McCaffrey, Case Keenum, and Mina Kimes1.15
3111"Wild Card: Philadelphia Eagles at Tampa Bay Buccaneers"January 15, 2024 (2024-01-15)Bruce Arians and Ray Lewis1.03

Season 4 (2024–25)

No.
overall		No. in
season		MatchupOriginal release dateGuest(s) Viewers
(millions)
321"New York Jets at San Francisco 49ers"September 9, 2024 (2024-09-09)Bill Belichick, Adam Sandler, and Chris Jones.872
332"Atlanta Falcons at Philadelphia Eagles"September 16, 2024 (2024-09-16)Bill Belichick, Miles Teller, and Matt Ryan1.34
343"New Orleans Saints at Kansas City Chiefs"October 7, 2024 (2024-10-07)Bill Belichick, Paul Rudd, and Archie ManningN/A
354"Buffalo Bills at New York Jets"October 14, 2024 (2024-10-14)Bill Belichick, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Rex RyanN/A
365"Baltimore Ravens at Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Los Angeles Chargers at Arizona Cardinals"October 21, 2024 (2024-10-21)Bill Belichick, Joe Flacco, Ed Reed, and Scott HansonN/A
376"New York Giants at Pittsburgh Steelers"October 28, 2024 (2024-10-28)Bill Belichick, Lawrence Taylor, LL Cool J, and Bill CowherN/A
387"Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Kansas City Chiefs"November 4, 2024 (2024-11-04)Bill Belichick, Jason Sudeikis, and Maria TaylorN/A
398"Houston Texans at Dallas Cowboys"November 18, 2024 (2024-11-18)Bill Belichick, Jim Gaffigan, and J. J. WattN/A
409"Baltimore Ravens at Los Angeles Chargers"November 25, 2024 (2024-11-25)Bill Belichick, Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson, and Mike VrabelN/A
4110"Cincinnati Bengals at Dallas Cowboys"December 9, 2024 (2024-12-09)Bill Belichick, John Legend, and Cris CollinsworthN/A
4211"Wild Card: Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Rams"January 13, 2025 (2025-01-13)Bill Belichick and Jared AllenN/A

Season 5 (2025–26)

No.
overall		No. in
season		MatchupOriginal release dateGuest(s) Viewers
(millions)
431"Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears"September 8, 2025 (2025-09-08)Bill Murray, Saquon Barkley, and Randy MossN/A
442"Detroit Lions at Baltimore Ravens"September 22, 2025 (2025-09-22)Jeff Daniels, Daniel Jones, and Michael PhelpsN/A
453"Kansas City Chiefs at Jacksonville Jaguars"October 6, 2025 (2025-10-06)Glen Powell, Heidi Gardner, and Fred WarnerN/A
464"Washington Commanders at Kansas City Chiefs"October 27, 2025 (2025-10-27)Jared Goff, Billy Bob Thornton, and Davante AdamsN/A
475"Arizona Cardinals at Dallas Cowboys"November 3, 2025 (2025-11-03)Baker Mayfield and Charles BarkleyN/A
486"Philadelphia Eagles at Green Bay Packers"November 10, 2025 (2025-11-10)Bob Iger, Quinta Brunson, and Shane GillisN/A
497"Dallas Cowboys at Las Vegas Raiders"November 17, 2025 (2025-11-17)George W. Bush, Guy Fieri, and Derek CarrN/A
508"Carolina Panthers at San Francisco 49ers"November 24, 2025 (2025-11-24)Jerry Rice, Luke Combs, Colin Jost, Michael Che, and Jake Delhomme.910
519"New York Giants at New England Patriots"December 1, 2025 (2025-12-01)Danny DeVito, Midge Purce, and Odell Beckham Jr..915
5210"Miami Dolphins at Pittsburgh Steelers"December 15, 2025 (2025-12-15)Lainey Wilson, Michael Keaton, and Jason TaylorN/A
5311"Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers"January 3, 2026 (2026-01-03)Jameis Winston and Marshawn LynchN/A
5412"Wild Card: Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers"January 12, 2026 (2026-01-12)J. J. Watt and Ben RoethlisbergerN/A

Season 6 (2026–27)

No.
overall		No. in
season		MatchupOriginal release dateGuest(s) Viewers
(millions)
551"Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs"September 14, 2026 (2026-09-14)John Elway, Kate Hudson, and Mike MacdonaldN/A
562"New York Giants at Los Angeles Rams"September 21, 2026 (2026-09-21)Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Jeremy Shockey, and Andrew WhitworthN/A
573"Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints"October 5, 2026 (2026-10-05)Sean Payton, Steve Gleason, and Cooper ManningTBD
584"Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams"October 12, 2026 (2026-10-12)Bryce Young, Brenda Song, and Jim NantzTBD
595"Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles"October 26, 2026 (2026-10-26)TBATBD
606"Chicago Bears at Seattle Seahawks"November 2, 2026 (2026-11-02)TBATBD
617"Los Angeles Chargers at Baltimore Ravens"November 16, 2026 (2026-11-16)TBATBD
628"Cincinnati Bengals at Washington Commanders"November 23, 2026 (2026-11-23)TBATBD
639"Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks"December 7, 2026 (2026-12-07)TBATBD
6410"New England Patriots at Kansas City Chiefs"December 21, 2026 (2026-12-21)TBATBD
6511"Houston Texans at Green Bay Packers"January 4, 2027 (2027-01-04)TBATBD
6612"Super Bowl LXI"February 14, 2027 (2027-02-14)TBATBD

Curse

During the 2021 season, a "curse" akin to the Madden curse began to develop upon athletes who appeared on the broadcasts, with an observed pattern of their teams losing the next week despite being favored to win. For example, Travis Kelce and Russell Wilson were guests for that season's opening broadcast before their respective teams lost in Week 2; Wilson and Rob Gronkowski also suffered injuries the week following their appearances. By Week 8, all six guests had lost their next game. The Mannings joked about the trend during the November 15 broadcast by pleading for Draymond Green to succeed while Phil Mickelson quipped he would take a break from golfing to avoid the curse; Green and the Golden State Warriors won their ensuing game.

The curse appeared to end in 2022 as all players who appeared on the Manningcast that season won their next game. However, the trend returned in 2023 with every NFL player losing afterward, as did Warriors star Klay Thompson. Another basketball player, Caitlin Clark, was not affected; her Iowa team was in the beginning of a 15-game winning streak at the time, with 14 of those wins coming after her appearance.

Adoption by other ESPN properties

Building upon the success of the Mannings' broadcasts, ESPN has since produced similar broadcasts for some of its other sports properties, some of which not involving the Mannings, but were still called Manningcasts:

Reception

The format, as well as the brothers' chemistry, have received critical acclaim.

The Peyton & Eli broadcasts were parodied in the cold opening of Saturday Night Live's 48th season premiere on October 1, 2022, which portrayed the Mannings (played by host Miles Teller and Andrew Dismukes, respectively) commentating over a sketch themed around the FBI search of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home. The duo made self-deprecating remarks acknowledging major changes to the SNL cast which took effect that season.

Accolades

Award Year Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Sports Emmy Awards 2022 Outstanding Live Sports Series Monday Night Football with Peyton & Eli Won
Outstanding Sports Personality/Sports Event Analyst Peyton Manning Nominated
Outstanding Sports Personality/Emerging On-Air Talent Eli Manning Nominated
Outstanding Technical Team Studio Monday Night Football with Peyton & Eli Nominated
2023 Outstanding Sports Personality/Sports Event Analyst Peyton Manning Won
Outstanding Sports Personality/Emerging On-Air Talent Eli Manning Nominated
2024 Outstanding Live Sports Series Monday Night Football with Peyton & Eli Won
The George Wensel Technical Achievement Award Nominated

See also

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