Forget Brady, NFL playoffs: Manning offers expert analysis of ‘Emily in Paris’ on ‘SNL’

Peyton Manning has a new favorite show, and that’s all he wants to talk about.

The Hall of Fame quarterback stopped by “Saturday Night Live” to presumably answer questions about the crazy games last weekend, the upcoming championship games and Tom Brady’s speculated retirement. Instead, Manning’s skit wasn’t to make fun of the NFL or Brady but to pledge his love for “Emily in Paris.”

Manning joked that he didn’t watch last weekend’s games, telling co-anchor Colin Jost instead that he binged the Netflix comedy that is in its second season.

“Oh my god, Colin, this show has everything. Romance, adventure, sensuality, culture and a fresh take on feminism — finally. Not to mention a culinary tapestry so rich I can only describe it as food porn,” Manning exclaimed.

He also compared football to the love life of Emily, played by actor Lily Collins, in the show. With a graphic of X’s and O’s, Manning broke down Emily’s navigation of her relationships while balancing her fashion career.

“Sure, it feels like a broken play,” Manning said, as he suggested Emily should not throw the ball deep, “but emotionally she’s making forward progress.” 

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Of course, Manning was asked about Brady and his retirement, which was reported by ESPN but has not been confirmed by Brady or the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 

“I’m not sure it’s true. I think it’s probably just speculation,” Manning said. “But if it were me, I probably would retire if it gave me more time to watch ‘Emily in Paris.’”