During the "Monday Night Football" simulcast on the ManningCast, action star Arnold Schwarzenegger made a surprise appearance alongside Peyton Manning and Eli Manning. However, his guest appearance was short-lived, as he disappeared during a commercial break and did not return. Peyton Manning jokingly attributed his departure to the donkey eating the WiFi. Later on, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence joined the Manning brothers and sat in front of a jaguar, though it was just a painting. Schwarzenegger also shared his observations on how weightlifting has become more prevalent in sports, including football, golf, soccer, and wrestling.

As for the game itself, the New York Jets hosted the Los Angeles Chargers. Despite losing Aaron Rodgers early in the season, the Jets have managed to stay in playoff contention with a 4-3 record, led by quarterback Zach Wilson. On the other hand, the Chargers, with talented young QB Justin Herbert, have struggled with a 3-4 record and are fighting to stay in the playoff picture.

To watch Monday Night Football without cable, viewers have several options, including live TV streaming services that offer ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. This includes services like Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, FuboTV, Vidgo, and more. The game kicked off at 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN, with the ManningCast available on ESPN2.