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ESPN plans Pat McAfee alt-cast for Monday Night Football

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:13 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

ESPN plans Pat McAfee alt-cast for Monday Night Football

Summary

ESPN is reportedly finalizing plans to include a Pat McAfee alt-cast during the 2026 NFL season on Monday Night Football, pending NFL approval. The alt-cast will cover games not analyzed by Peyton and Eli Manning, who will handle a total of 12 games plus the Super Bowl. The McAfee-led broadcast is expected to air on ESPN2 and could create competition for viewership against the ManningCast. This follows McAfee's existing roles as host of The Pat McAfee Show and analyst on College GameDay. The NFL regular season kicks off September 9 with a matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.

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By the Numbers

•ESPN finalizes plans for a Pat McAfee alt-cast on Monday nights.
•McAfee to cover games when the Manning brothers do not.
•The alt-cast expected to air on ESPN2.
•Regular season starts September 9, featuring Patriots vs. Seahawks.

Latest Updates

5:13 PMYahoo Sports — Report: ESPN plans to add a Pat McAfee alt-cast to Monday Night Football
5:07 PMYahoo Sports — Pat McAfee commentary could be coming to ESPN Monday Night Football

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