Steve Gleason jokes about Peyton Manning's forehead during Saints loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 5:46 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
On October 5, the New Orleans Saints lost 45-24 in Monday Night Football against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Saints legend Alvin Kamara showcased strong performances with two touchdowns but left the game with a knee injury. During the game, Steve Gleason, a former special teams player for the Saints, shared a lighthearted moment with Peyton and Eli Manning, joking about the size of Peyton's forehead. Gleason's statue is displayed outside the Caesars Superdome, commemorating his remarkable punt block in the 'Rebirth Game' post-Hurricane Katrina. The Saints' season record falls to 1-3, as they prepare for the upcoming game against the Minnesota Vikings on October 11.
- •Saints lose 45-24 to Buccaneers, dropping to 1-3 this season.
- •Alvin Kamara scores two touchdowns before leaving with a knee injury.
- •Steve Gleason jokes about Peyton Manning's forehead during the broadcast.
- •Gleason's statue honors his famous punt block in the 2006 'Rebirth Game.'
- •Saints next play against the Vikings on October 11.
- 5:46 AMYahoo Sports — Saints legend Steve Gleason hits Peyton Manning with savage ‘forehead’ joke
"Monday Night Football brought out the stars in New Orleans as the Saints suffered an ugly 45-24 loss . Franchise legend Alvin Kamara looked like his vintage self but left with a knee injury on a night when legendary former Saints special teams hero Steve Gleason watched alongside Peyton and Eli Manning. Gleason, who has a statue outside of the […] The post Saints legend Steve Gleason hits Peyton Manning with savage ‘forehead’ joke appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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