Week 3 of the 2025 NFL Schedule ends with the Detroit Lions taking on the Baltimore Ravens. ABC and ESPN will air the marquee Monday Night Football matchup, one that will feature another edition of the “ManningCast.” Eli and Peyton Manning come together for a huge night of football, and they’re bringing a pair of guests with them.
Who Are the Guests on Tonight’s ManningCast?
So far, two guests have been confirmed for the “ManningCast.” One of which will be a current football player, as the show usually follows the same format. Sometimes, though, they decide to look elsewhere. Tonight is an example of that as Omaha Productions confirmed a unique guest will be appearing to chat with the Mannings.
Omaha Productions Confirms Michael Phelps as a Guest
A viral clip of Jimmy Kimmel and Eli Manning resurfaced as Omaha Productions used it as a way to confirm one of the guests on tonight’s “ManningCast.” Michael Phelps will indeed be appearing, whether he looks like Eli or not. The video featured Eli retelling a story where he went into a gas station and the worker thought he was Phelps.
Are we getting who we think we’re getting on tonight’s ManningCast?!
See you tonight, @MichaelPhelps. pic.twitter.com/zqw2Q685wp
— Omaha Productions (@OmahaProd) September 22, 2025
While Phelps and Eli were both fantastic at their respective sports, Phelps is far from being a football player. His expertise is in swimming, a sport in which he set 39 world records. He’s far from a perfect man, but no one can take away how talented he is.
Daniel Jones Will be Appearing in the Second Quarter
Indianapolis Colts reporter Stephen Holder confirmed that quarterback Daniel Jones will join the Mannings during the second quarter of the Lions vs. Ravens game. The Colts are fresh off a dominant 41-20 win over the Tennessee Titans. Somehow, Indianapolis has managed to punt the ball just once this season through its first three games. It’s one of six undefeated teams remaining.
Jones has ties to the New York Giants, a team that Eli may know a thing or two about. While he was stuck in that vortex, Jones is now free and has been playing some of the best football in the league. A change of scenery is all he needed to let loose and become the quarterback New York thought they had when they drafted him No. 6 overall in 2019.
Now, Jones has ties to Peyton, who was most known for his time on the Colts from 1998 to 2011. While he finished his career in Denver, Peyton won four of his five NFL MVP awards during his stint in Indianapolis. Sitting at 3-0, the 1998 No. 1 overall pick has to be more than pleased with how his former team is performing.
Jeff Daniels Will Be the Third Guest Tonight
Actor Jeff Daniels will be the third guest on “ManningCast” tonight. The famous Lions fan will appear during the first half of the game.
Not the dumbest idea: having Jeff Daniels on for Lions vs. Ravens on the ManningCast. pic.twitter.com/efO7cxS743
— Omaha Productions (@OmahaProd) September 22, 2025
The Lions have a big chance to make a statement to the rest of the NFL by defeating the Ravens tonight, and Daniels will be live, cheering on his team alongside the Manning brothers.
Detroit comes into this game 1-1 following a dominant win against the Chicago Bears last week. The Ravens are also 1-1, and they need a win against a top team like the Lions to prove that they are ready for a Super Bowl contender, especially after their Week 1 loss to the Buffalo Bills raised eyebrows.
