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McAfee alt cast underperforms in debut
McAfee alt cast draws fewer viewers than ManningCast in first ESPN2 broadcast.
In brief
McAfee alt cast draws fewer viewers than ManningCast in first ESPN2 broadcast. McAfee's first alt cast for ESPN2 attracted 351,000 viewers versus ManningCast's 469,000 for Next Gen Stats on NFL Network. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
McAfee alt cast debut
ESPN announced Pat McAfee-led alt cast for Monday night games without ManningCast.
Viewership numbers
McAfee alt cast on ESPN2 drew 351,000 viewers versus Next Gen Stats' 469,000 on NFL Network.
ManningCast history
ManningCast previously drew over one million viewers per game before dropping steadily.
Future plans
ESPN plans five more McAfee alt casts during regular season with next game against Bills-Vikings in Week 9.
Saturation point
McAfee's core audience may have reached saturation after three hours of College GameDay and Monday Night Countdown.
What happens next
McAfee alt cast will air on ESPNU for Super Bowl while ManningCast remains on ESPN2.
Here's the gist
McAfee's first alt cast for ESPN2 attracted 351,000 viewers versus ManningCast's 469,000 for Next Gen Stats on NFL Network.
