The primetime stage at Arrowhead returns with two ways to watch. As the Washington Commanders visit the Kansas City Chiefs to close out Week 8, ESPN’s main Monday Night Football telecast will run alongside the ManningCast on ESPN2, and the guest list is set to draw eyes during the first half.
Will There Be a ManningCast for Chiefs vs. Commanders?
The ManningCast airs tonight on ESPN2 concurrent with the standard MNF broadcast on ESPN and ABC. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET. The alternative feed features Peyton and Eli Manning reacting in real time to drives, situational football, and turning points, interspersed with live guests who join the brothers during the action.
ESPN has promoted a full slate of ManningCast shows this season, with Week 8 one of the designated dates on ESPN2. The Commanders vs. Chiefs game will also stream via the ESPN app in parallel with the traditional feed, with in-booth production and sideline coverage reserved for the primary broadcast.
For viewers planning the night — pregame programming begins with NFL Live and Monday Night Countdown on ESPN, followed by the main game simulcast on ESPN/ABC at 8:15 p.m. The ManningCast launches simultaneously on ESPN2 and covers the entire game.
The show’s format, which includes live telestration, guest conversations, and the Mannings’ breakdowns, runs continuously, with guest timing typically skewed toward the early stages to capture first-half momentum swings.
Who Are the ManningCast Week 8 Guests?
The Week 8 guest lineup is confirmed. Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff will join Peyton and Eli during the first half, with actor Billy Bob Thornton and Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams also set to appear across the broadcast.
Goff’s spot lands on his bye week, giving the Lions’ quarterback a chance to discuss recent primetime games, NFC North context, and Washington–Kansas City matchups without disrupting his team’s schedule.
Thornton’s placement extends the show’s blend of sports and entertainment; ManningCast has featured a variety of high-profile guests throughout the season. Adams’ inclusion adds an active NFC voice to the conversation, with perspective on route detail, coverage tells, and how elite receivers navigate Arrowhead noise and situational leverage.
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As in previous episodes, guest segments are seamlessly integrated into the game flow, rather than being presented with hard breaks. Viewers can expect the Mannings to toggle between film-room notes, in-game reactions, and guest dialogue during stoppages, timeouts, and between possessions.
The Chiefs vs. Commanders context, with Patrick Mahomes’ current run of form, Washington’s quarterback change to Marcus Mariota, and both teams’ recent trend lines, provides a rich canvas for the ManningCast’s in-game analysis.
The main broadcast will maintain its traditional booth-and-sideline structure. At the same time, the ESPN2 feed will retain the looser, conversational tone that has made the ManningCast a consistent draw on alternate-broadcast nights. With guest confirmations set and the Arrowhead window locked, fans have clarity on where and how to watch Monday night’s capper.