ESPN and The Walt Disney Company have reached an unprecedented partnership with Peyton Manning and his Omaha Productions company that will result in a first-of-its kind Monday Night Football MegaCast production, featuring both Peyton and Eli Manning. Peyton and Eli, combined four-time Super Bowl champions, will headline the new additional viewing option starting with the 2021 NFL Season through the 2023 season (a total of 30 games over 3 seasons).
Each Peyton and Eli-fronted MegaCast will be distributed on ESPN2, with potential for additional distribution on other Disney properties including ESPN+, complementing Monday Night Football’s traditional telecast, which will continue to be available on ESPN and/or ABC each week. Together, the two viewing options will expand the reach and audience of the historic NFL television franchise.
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“Offering multiple Monday Night Football viewing options for the next three seasons continues our innovation efforts and provides additional value for our fans,” said Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman of ESPN and Sports Content. “Peyton and Eli will bring a different approach, delving into conversation about broader, big-picture topics while also honing in on the game, much like fans do when watching with their family and friends.”
Produced by ESPN, in conjunction with Omaha Productions, the unique MegaCast option will originate from a remote location. Fans will be treated to a mix of in-the-moment analysis, big picture NFL dialogue, knee-jerk reaction, historical perspective, and more. Peyton and Eli will be joined each week by a to-be-determined host. Iconic and current athletes, as well as celebrities, are expected to appear throughout the season. Fans will never miss any of the action, as a multi-box viewing experience will ensure the game is always visible.
Nov 22 Mon at Buccaneers 8:15 PM ESPN
Probably this one too:
Week 5, Oct. 11: Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens
Nov 22 Mon at Buccaneers 8:15 PM ESPN
I'll definitely be watching the Manning Bros. broadcast of those games.
Unless, of course, they think they can get two ad-streams running. Seems to me though that one broadcast would detract from the other.
I doubt that. Seems like a bad business decision long term to piss people off. If this was a 1 year deal for a couple games I can see it, but a multi year deal is something I would think would be taken more seriously.
Then again it’s ESPN so I should probably set the bar very low.
The Mannings want to own a football team, that's really no secret at this point. The thing is, for them to make that elite broadcasting money, they need to show they can pull people in. This is a tremendous opportunity to show what they can do. To get that Tony Romo broadcasting dough.
Honestly, I find Peyton's voice grating, and don't think Eli has enough charisma for a live broadcast on his own. The two of them together has me insanely intrigued. They are brothers, and both pretty funny, so they'll naturally have some great rapport there.
Since Eli and Peyton know that every play can't be instantly graded, I would imagine they stay away from instant analysis on certain plays.
I enjoy when announcers let the game breathe, but having Eli and Peyton call it, I’m tuning in to listen to them. I can’t imagine them ball busting the players too much, but you have to think this is going to be something of a comedy show: the announcers overshadow the game - when does that ever happen? Peyton was made to be a color commentator. Imagine Eli doing the call?
This also makes Eli a member of the media for at least three of the next four years until he is HOF eligible. He’s got the front office gig and this will be highly anticipated. Rubbing elbows and a little credential burnishing won’t hurt his case with his new colleagues.
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Who is ESPN booth this fall? Brees?
Sponge Bob and green slime...
Who is that ESPN woman announcer who worked for the Mets but was still able to call their games? Am I misremembering?
Either way big win for the fans because there is currently no worse broadcasting crew than MNF...they've been hopelessly searching for an answer for years and it's been terrible.
Here's to hoping both of our MNF games are on the slate for this alternate broadcast this season.
Archie is presenting Peyton this year, 5 years from now Peyton will present Eli.
Zero chance Manning Inc. doesn’t get both kids in the Hall. It’s on page one of the business plan, right after land high profile national media gig and before buy NFL team.
Archie is presenting Peyton this year, 5 years from now Peyton will present Eli.
Zero chance Manning Inc. doesn’t get both kids in the Hall. It’s on page one of the business plan, right after land high profile national media gig and before buy NFL team.
I've always thought the media dislike for Eli's skill/success was overblown, mainly for clicks. He's so well respected around the league, IMO. Of course there's the family blood factor and how to market that, but the votes still need to happen and I don't think many will play hardball.