The Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 23-16 on Monday Night Football to bring a close Week 3’s NFL action. Moreover, it meant the ManningCast returned after Peyton and Eli took a break last week.
Giants running back Saquon Barkley was a guest on Week 1’s episode and opened up about watching Serena Williams‘ final match at the US Open.
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This matchup was particularly personal for Eli as he watched his former squad in primetime for the first time this season. In his career as New York’s starting quarterback, he went 13-17 against the Cowboys.
Here are some of the best ManningCast moments from Peyton, Eli, Jimmy Johnson, Pat McAfee and Tracy Morgan:
“Think fast, run fast”
Peyton and Eli chatted about “Chad Powers'” tryout for the Penn State Nittany Lions before welcoming their first guest.
Peyton and Eli talking Chad Powers on the Manningcast 🍿🤣 pic.twitter.com/lUhi5XExq8
— ESPN (@espn) September 27, 2022
How ’bout dem Cowboys?”
Former Cowboys head coach Jimmy Johnson revealed that he wishes he trademarked the signature phrase.
Is it too late to ™️ this @JimmyJohnson? pic.twitter.com/PpOHUsshMp
— Omaha Productions (@OmahaProd) September 27, 2022
Punters are people, too
Denver Broncos punter Corliss Waitman launched 10 punts for 476 total yards against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
Eli joked that his contract should rival Russell Wilson‘s.
“They should’ve paid that punter $235 million instead of Russell [Wilson].” @EliManning went there 😅 pic.twitter.com/ridC2MdRji
— ESPN (@espn) September 27, 2022
Take the timeout
In Week 1, Peyton called 62 timeouts before the Broncos called one. He was at it again this week, and Eli pointed out Peyton’s penchant for clock management.
“What do you think your most said word on this telecast has ever been, Peyton? I’d say timeout.” – @EliManning pic.twitter.com/fV1HdWDpNz
— Omaha Productions (@OmahaProd) September 27, 2022
Flexing in the Ferrari
Peyton, Eli and Morgan joked about the comedian’s vehicle of choice.
.@TracyMorgan rolled up to the game in a Ferrari and parked in @EliManning‘s old spot pic.twitter.com/tKJhpzLHdq
— Omaha Productions (@OmahaProd) September 27, 2022