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Fans criticize ManningCast format following guest-heavy broadcasts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 5:45 AM

Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Fans criticize ManningCast format following guest-heavy broadcasts

Summary

Eli and Peyton Manning's ManningCast has drawn mixed reviews this season, with fans expressing frustration over the format that incorporates numerous celebrity guests. The complaints arose during a recent broadcast featuring guests such as Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, which some viewers felt detracted from football discussions. The Manning brothers are set to cover 11 regular-season games this season, alongside an alternate telecast for Super Bowl LXI in February 2027. Despite high viewer numbers for the traditional broadcasts, ManningCast's audience remains below one million for most episodes, continuing a trend from the previous season.

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By the Numbers

•ManningCast features Eli and Peyton Manning discussing football.
•Recent broadcasts included high-profile guests, frustrating some fans.
•The brothers will cover 11 games this NFL season.
•ManningCast attracted only 705,000 viewers during a recent broadcast.
•The show is expected to have a Super Bowl telecast in February 2027.

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What they're saying

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Eli Manning and Peyton Manning are scheduled to call 11 regular-season games this season. Along with those 11 regular-season broadcasts, the ManningCast is also set to debut an alternate telecast for Super Bowl LXI on February 14, 2027.
— Yahoo Sports

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