ManningCast Viewers Slump to 705,000

The ManningCast, featuring Peyton and Eli Manning as alternate commentators for Monday Night Football, continues to receive rave reviews from critics despite minimal viewership. On Monday night, only 705,000 of the 23.2 million viewers who watched the Broncos-Chiefs game tuned in to ESPN2 for the broadcast. milkshakeslot.lat

With ESPN reportedly planning to have a Pat McAfee alternate broadcast on ESPN2 during weeks the Mannings aren't on air, the pressure could intensify. The ultimate comparison may come during the Super Bowl, when both broadcasts could air simultaneously, drawing inevitable scrutiny from those who control the ratings.