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ManningCast Returns: Chiefs vs. Jaguars with Star Guests!

10/7/2025

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Summary

Story summary

ManningCast returns for Week 5 with ESPN2 coverage of Kansas City Chiefs vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, hosted by Eli and Peyton Manning.
Guests Glen Powell, Heidi Gardner, and Fred Warner: Warner has 50 tackles and a franchise record for forced fumbles.
The series averages 1.3 million viewers per show and runs 12 episodes this season, live at 8:13 PM ET.

History

Historical Context

The ManningCast debuted on September 13, 2021, as an alternate presentation of Monday Night Football, hosted by Peyton and Eli Manning. This innovative format, produced by Omaha Productions, attracted an average of 1.3 million viewers per episode, reflecting a shift towards interactive sports broadcasting. Its success has led to similar formats across various sports, influencing future viewer engagement expectations.

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Story summary

ManningCast returns for Week 5 with ESPN2 coverage of Kansas City Chiefs vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, hosted by Eli and Peyton Manning.
Guests Glen Powell, Heidi Gardner, and Fred Warner: Warner has 50 tackles and a franchise record for forced fumbles.
The series averages 1.3 million viewers per show and runs 12 episodes this season, live at 8:13 PM ET.

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