• ESPN will launch “MNF Playbook with Next Gen Stats,” an alternate Monday Night Football telecast showing an All-22 view.
  • The stream uses AI-driven analytics from Adrenaline to display live run/pass probabilities and blitz likelihoods as AR graphics.
  • Analysts include former players Luke Kuechly, Chase Daniel, and Tim Hasselbeck; the first airings are Dec. 22 and Dec. 29.
  • The alternate telecast will be on ESPN2 and the ESPN app for Unlimited subscribers for those dates, with app-only appearances in Week 18 and the playoffs.

H2: What MNF Playbook is and when to watch

ESPN is introducing MNF Playbook with Next Gen Stats, an alternate Monday Night Football stream that presents the game from the All-22 camera angle (a view that shows the entire field) and layers in live analytics. The show premieres on December 22 and again on December 29, airing on ESPN2 and inside the ESPN app for Unlimited subscribers. After those two featured games, MNF Playbook will return as an ESPN app exclusive for a Week 18 matchup as well as Wild Card and Divisional playoff games.

H3: AI, data partner, and what viewers will see

ESPN partnered with sports analytics platform Adrenaline to power MNF Playbook. Adrenaline’s AI model is trained on hundreds of thousands of NFL plays and produces real-time predictions such as run‑vs‑pass probabilities and blitz likelihoods. Those predictions appear as augmented reality graphics embedded directly onto the All-22 field and update dynamically up to the snap.

“Data dynamically changes and updates in real time,” ESPN producer Andy Jacobson told The Verge. Viewers will see probability overlays and other indicators that aim to explain what plays teams are likely to call and how defenses might respond.

H3: Who’s on the mic

ESPN will pair the on-screen analytics with commentary from its analyst team and former NFL players. The roster announced so far includes Luke Kuechly, Chase Daniel, and Tim Hasselbeck. Their role will be to translate the live data into context and explain strategic implications for viewers watching the full-field All-22 view.

H2: How this differs from other broadcasts

Broadcasters have experimented with analytics overlays before — Amazon Prime Video, for example, adds AI-powered elements to its Thursday Night Football streams. ESPN says MNF Playbook will take a more forward-thinking approach by combining the All-22 visual perspective, continuously updating AI predictions, and integrated analyst commentary to help fans understand strategy in real time.

H3: Who might like this stream

MNF Playbook targets football fans who want deeper tactical insight — coaches’‑eye watchers, fantasy players, and anyone curious about play probabilities and defensive intent. The All-22 angle makes it easier to follow route concepts and defensive alignments, and the live analytics aim to make probabilistic reads accessible during live action.

H2: Quick recap

MNF Playbook with Next Gen Stats debuts Dec. 22 and Dec. 29 on ESPN2 and the ESPN app (Unlimited). Expect AI-driven run/pass and blitz probabilities, AR graphics on the All-22 field, and analysis from Luke Kuechly and other former players. After these airings the stream will continue as an app-only option for late regular-season and playoff games.

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