“That’s offensive, it's annoying,” says Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning for former Giants QB Eli Manning’s three-peat win prediction at Pro Bowl 2025

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Feb 2, 2025, 09:37 IST

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Peyton and Eli Manning will face off as head coaches in the NFL Pro Bowl 2025, with Peyton leading the AFC team and Eli the NFC team. Peyton is eager to break Eli's 2-0 winning streak in past Pro Bowls, having employed an unconventional preparation strategy for this year's game.

“That’s offensive, it's annoying,” says Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning for former Giants QB Eli Manning’s three-peat win prediction at Pro Bowl 2025

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The Manning Brothers will face each other at the NFL Pro Bowl 2025. The older brother, Peyton Manning, coaches the AFC team, whereas the younger one, Eli Manning, coaches the NFC team. Both the Manning brothers will be head coaches for the third time in a row, this Pro Bowl season.
However, what’s three-peat in a row for the younger brother, Eli Manning? Well, this 2025 Pro Bowl game would be his third win against his elder brother, Peyton Manning.

NFL quarterback Archie Manning raised two competitive and creating-history sons, Peyton Manning and Eli Manning

5-time NFL MVP, 2-time Super Bowl champion, 14-time Pro Bowl, and 7-time first-team All-Pro, Peyton Manning is one of the greatest NFL quarterbacks ever.

2-time Super Bowl MVP, 2-time Super Bowl champion, 4-time Pro Bowl, Walter Payton Man of the Year awardee, and record-setter for single-post-season passing yards in a Super Bowl (1219), Eli Manning played for the New York Giants and is considered a Hall of Fame-worthy quarterback.

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On the Pat McAfee show, Peyton Manning openly challenged his younger brother, Eli Manning

Peyton Manning said, “Would I like to beat Eli in this Pro Bowl? Very much so. He’s 2-0. He’s talking about a three-peat. That’s annoying. It’s offensive. And, I’m afraid if we don’t win, they’ll fire me and I won’t get to come back."

Peyton Manning throws the mundane style of preparation out of the window

After openly challenging his younger brother, Eli Manning, on the Pat McAfee show, Peyton Manning, disclosed his secrets about his preparation for the upcoming match. And it did not involve going to bed early!
Peyton shared,
“So, look, did I have 10 Bud Lights with George Kittle last night? Yes, I did. But I’m still studying film and putting in a good game to play. I think the last two years, going to bed early, drawing up plays, watching the film - that’s out of the window.”
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