Peyton and Eli Manning rip Patriots, welcome Red Zone Robby G’s puppy and move to 2-0 on MNF broadcasts

There was another forehead joke, a puppy, some love for Aaron Rodgers and absolutely no love for the New England Patriots.

Peyton and Eli Manning wasted no time providing some jaw-dropping banter during their second Monday Night Football telecast.

And Peyton spared no punches for the Patriots.

“Every time I played New England, I used to go and talk to my receivers in the shower,” Peyton said on ESPN2 during the first quarter of the Green Bay Packers’ 35-17 win over the Detroit Lions. “Don’t talk about a play next to my locker because I know it’s bugged.”

Peyton’s joke was a playful reference to the Patriots’ infamous practice of illegally taping opponents. He then continued the bit by praising the Packers for opening the game by running the football, something he and Eli spoke about days before the game.

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