NFL Fans, Brace Yourselves: Bill Belichick is Teaming Up with ESPN!
Calling all football fanatics! ESPN is kicking off the NFL season in style with none other than the legendary eight-time Super Bowl Champion, Bill Belichick. Thanks to separate agreements with Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions and The Pat McAfee Show, Belichick is set to become a staple on your screens this fall.
Belichick will join The Pat McAfee Show every Monday (12–2 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+, and 2–3 p.m. on YouTube and ESPN+), bringing his unparalleled football smarts to dissect weekly NFL drama. But that’s not all! The esteemed coach will also be gracing all 11 Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli (ESPN2 and ESPN+) alternate telecasts as a featured guest, and he’s launching a brand new, multi-platform show alongside Peyton Manning.
Mark your calendars because the excitement kicks off in Week 1 with the premiere of “The Breakdown with Peyton and Belichick” on Friday, September 6. This 30-minute ESPN+ Original Series will prepare fans for the top-billed Monday Night Football games by offering in-depth film analysis of the upcoming matchups. Expect expert insights into the game strategies and player tendencies from these two football masterminds.
Belichick isn’t just popping in for quick guest spots; he’ll feature regularly on the Manningcast, enlightening viewers with his razor-sharp football intellect. Imagine Belichick, Peyton, and Eli Manning breaking down the game in real-time during the first half of Monday Night Football. Sounds like football heaven, right? Stay tuned for extra star-studded guest appearances in the second half, from sports icons to pop culture celebrities.
And don’t miss out on Belichick’s Monday appearances on The Pat McAfee Show, where he’ll share his thoughts on the weekend’s biggest games and the hottest NFL storylines. His first appearance already smashed viewership records during the fifth annual Draft Spectacular—so you know it’s going to be good!
We’d love to hear your thoughts as this superstar collaboration hits the airwaves. Are you excited to see Bill Belichick in these new roles? Share your comments below, and don’t forget to spread the word!
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