Best Eli and Peyton Manning ManningCast moments of the 2023 season
Former NFL quarterbacks and brothers Eli and Peyton Manning are providing entertaining analysis and commentary for Monday Night Football fans for the third season in a row. They are joined by various guests who offer their insights on the game of the week featured on Monday. The broadcast covers 10 Monday Night Football games for the season in their alternate coverage, which are all televised on ESPN2 and can be streamed on ESPN+.
The final two ManningCast for the season will be on December 18 for Week 15 and January 15 for a Wild Card game.
Here are some of the best moments from the "ManningCast" for the 2023-24 NFL season so far.
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Will Ferrell joined in Week 4
Actor and comedian Will Ferrell joined the Manning brothers for the Week 4 Monday Night Football game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New York Giants and gave his hilarious insights.
I just killed it on the #manningcast
— Will Ferrell (@Will___Ferrell) October 3, 2023
Will Ferrell taught Eli Manning the proper way to ask his mom for meatloaf, called some plays with Peyton, and accurately predicted plays during Monday Night Football.
Will Ferrell on the ManningCast was the gift that kept on giving. pic.twitter.com/AJ8zbxc4rb
— Omaha Productions (@OmahaProd) October 3, 2023
Desmond Howard, Jimmy Kimmel in Week 5
During Week 5 of the ManningCast, Eli and Peyton Manning provided their unique coverage of the Monday Night Football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Las Vegas Raiders. They were joined by former Green Bay Packer receiver Desmond Howard and comedian Jimmy Kimmel, who shared their insights on the game.
Peyton and Eli Manning reminisce about childhood memories and joke about their love for each other with Jimmy Kimmel.
Brotherly love 🫶 pic.twitter.com/EyN5V70oP8
— Omaha Productions (@OmahaProd) October 10, 2023
After Desmond Howard called a play correctly and got on the Perfect Prediction Panel, Eli Manning had Howard in tears from laughter after showing off the Fathead he had of his brother, Peyton Manning.
Is that Peyton @Fathead to scale? pic.twitter.com/TPtWAp9EZx
— Omaha Productions (@OmahaProd) October 10, 2023
Week 9 featured Arnold Schwarzenegger, Trevor Lawrence
In Week 9 of the ManningCast for the Monday Night Football matchup between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills, the Manning brothers were joined by actor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
Arnold Schwarzenegger called the correct play after Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler scored a touchdown and made the Perfect Prediction Panel.
Arnold @Schwarzenegger lands on the Perfect Prediction Panel after calling the Austin Ekeler touchdown 🔮 pic.twitter.com/jnWewSY1Ot
— Omaha Productions (@OmahaProd) November 7, 2023
Eli Manning discovered that Trevor Lawrence wore the number 16 jersey in high school because he grew up watching Peyton Manning at Tennessee. Eli suggested Lawrence should get a haircut to honor his older brother.
What if @Trevorlawrencee had a Peyton Manning haircut? 😅 pic.twitter.com/q336dqgb1l
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) November 7, 2023
Week 10 featured Patrick Mahomes
In Week 10, the ManningCast covered the Denver Broncos vs. the Buffalo Bills. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes joined the brothers to give his coverage insights.
The Manning brothers aired a viral clip where Patrick Mahomes was heard saying a phrase to his opponent on the Denver Broncos. Mahomes explained what he actually said.
"You woke up the wrong *gentleman*"
(cc: @CrosbyMaxx) pic.twitter.com/x3C3JxfNe3— Omaha Productions (@OmahaProd) November 14, 2023
Mahomes was added to the Perfect Prediction Panel after calling this perfect play.
Patrick Mahomes called this Broncos touchdown drive PLAY FOR PLAY 🔮 pic.twitter.com/YGCUAJS5AI
— Omaha Productions (@OmahaProd) November 14, 2023
Mahomes admired a throwback clip of Peyton Manning making a rushing touchdown with the Indianapolis Colts.
This just in: @PatrickMahomes says he’s impressed by Peyton’s running skills. pic.twitter.com/stgWGj44Qa
— Omaha Productions (@OmahaProd) November 14, 2023
Week 11 featured Mark Wahlberg
In Week 11 of Monday Night Football, Eli and Peyton Manning put their twist on coverage during the Super Bowl LVII rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. The Manning Brothers were joined by Actor Mark Wahlberg.
Mark Wahlberg expressed his admiration for Peyton Manning, despite not being in as many commercials as Eli Manning.
Eli has had enough of the Peyton compliments, @markwahlberg. pic.twitter.com/MWR9ZU4ZaZ
— Omaha Productions (@OmahaProd) November 21, 2023
Week 13 featured Tua Tagovailoa
In Week 13 Monday Night Football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Cincinnati Bengals, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa joined the ManningCast to provide his analysis and his skills on and off the field.
Tua Tagovailoa played his guitar and left the vocals to Peyton Manning as he sang the commentary of the game.
. @Tua started playing guitar on the ManningCast 😮 pic.twitter.com/JSvShxpDGZ
— ESPN (@espn) December 5, 2023
Tagovailoa gave his insights on Florida State not making it to the College Football Playoffs.
"Go Noles” - @Tua, according to @EliManning. pic.twitter.com/OJPfuKxTDM
— Omaha Productions (@OmahaProd) December 5, 2023
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 6 Best ManningCast moments of 2023