Josh Allen, Jon Stewart, Michael Strahan and…
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If we’ve learned anything about Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli Manning thus far, it’s that the banter between the legendary siblings and their guests can be just as entertaining as what unfolds on the field.
Which is why — with no disrespect to the New York Giants (2-5) or the Kansas City Chiefs (3-4) — we are grateful to see the duo return with another star-studded cast for the fifth installment of the ManningCast.
In Peyton and Eli’s second Monday back after a three-week hiatus, they welcome Jon Stewart, Michael Strahan, Josh Allen and Michael Irvin.
The Manningcast for Week 8 is set! 🍿
Jon Stewart
Michael Strahan
Josh Allen
Michael IrvinSee you on ESPN2 🚨 @OmahaProd pic.twitter.com/DtnuZI4BgQ
— ESPN (@espn) November 1, 2021
While we’re fairly confident Peyton won’t be rocking an Ole Miss jersey during any part of Week 8’s ManningCast, Eli breaking out another Shakira impression doesn’t seem entirely out of the question. … If ever a night called for it, it would be when his G-Men are playing.
What revelations will come from Stewart, Strahan, Allen and Irvin? How long will it take before Eli mentions the size of Peyton’s forehead or draws attention to his pit stains?
We’ve got you covered with all the ManningCast Monday moments and takeaways:
Interceptions pain Peyton
The Hall of Fame QB knows the struggle all too well and, thus, was visibly distraught for Patrick Mahomes when the Chiefs star threw a pick in the first quarter.
We’ll go ahead and assume his expression was the same when Daniel Jones threw a return pick on the next series.
Peyton’s reaction to the Patrick Mahomes’ INT 😬 pic.twitter.com/zuWRYXt4Wr
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 2, 2021
Quads and Eli for the win
You might not have known that comedian Jon Stewart played college soccer at William & Mary. More importantly, you likely didn’t know that his quads once rivaled those of Saquon Barkley.
Who’s got the bigger quads:
A young @jonstewart or Saquon Barkley? 🤔 😂 pic.twitter.com/b1HyL0fgMs
— ESPN (@espn) November 2, 2021
You also probably weren’t privy to why Stewart has a special place in his heart for Eli Manning. When the avid Giants fan was asked who his favorite New York player of all time is, Stewart explained it has to be Eli because the former quarterback brought the G-Men a Super Bowl during his son’s lifetime.
“You’re the only one who has brought him joy in his entire 17 years on this earth in terms of a sports team,” Stewart told Eli.
Jon Stewart lets Eli know what he means to his son, who is a Giants, Mets, and Knicks fan.
“You’re the only one who’s brought him joy in his entire 17 years on this earth, n terms of a sports team.” pic.twitter.com/B9doAl4Wxv
— ESPN (@espn) November 2, 2021
Is it getting dusty in here?
Important poster and Giants woes
When Michael Strahan joined the show, Eli was quick to reminisce on the good ol’ Super Bowl-winning days with his former teammate. He was also quick to seek an answer to a burning question over a poster that resides in Strahan’s house.
The story behind @michaelstrahan‘s ‘Peyton Manning Experience’ poster 😂 pic.twitter.com/CAyYw5Spe0
— ESPN (@espn) November 2, 2021
It’s hard to unsee it, but this is not a 1990s album cover.
After divulging what could have been for their band, Strahan and the Manning bros turned their attention back to the game.
While Eli was understandably careful not to criticize the Giants, Strahan didn’t attempt to mask his frustration with the franchise’s current state of affairs.
Michael Strahan expresses his frustration with the Giants 😅 pic.twitter.com/NGZX7eFOE0
— ESPN (@espn) November 2, 2021
Sort of bummed we never got to see “The Peyton Manning Experience” open for Destiny’s Child.
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