REVEALED: Top 10 NFL analysts loved by fans, according to new Google data
- Peyton Manning is the analyst attracting the most attention, with an average of 275,840 Google searches a month in the U.S.
- Terry Bradshaw ranks second with 230,042 searches a month on average
- Michael Strahan comes in third place with a total average of 221,491 searches a month
- Other high-ranking analysts include Michael Irvin, Rob Gronkowski and JJ Watt
New data has revealed the top 10 NFL analysts who are the most talked about in the U.S.
The research conducted by online casinos comparison service KingCasinoBonus analyzed a list of 395 NFL analysts, commentators and hosts to establish which analysts are the most talked about by the total average monthly search volume in the U.S. combined with popular search terms related to the role.
Louisiana’s Peyton Manning topped the list of analysts receiving the most attention from fans, with a monthly average of 275,840 searches from U.S. residents. The former NFL quarterback, who played 18 seasons, is currently well known for commentating for Monday Night Football Peyton and Eli on ESPN+ and ESPN2, where Peyton and his brother Eli provide alternate commentary during the games and host a range of stars on the show. To put Peyton’s popularity into perspective, the NFL analyst receives 57% more searches monthly than his brother Eli Manning, who ranked ninth out of the top 10 most talked-about NFL analysts.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw is in second place, with an average of 230,042 monthly searches. Terry has been connected to Fox Sports since 1994, where he works as an NFL analyst for Fox NFL Sunday. In 2023, Terry’s reported annual salary from Fox Sports is estimated at around $5 million.
In third place is Texas’ Michael Strahan, who has an average of 221,491 monthly searches. Michael, who formerly played as a defensive end for the New York Giants for 18 years, works versatile as an analyst and a host for Fox NFL Sunday and ABC’s Good Morning America.
Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin from Florida is fourth with 207,368 monthly searches. Michael now broadcasts as an analyst on NFL GameDay Morning every Sunday and is estimated to earn $3 million a season.
34-year-old Rob Gronkowski is behind in fifth place with a monthly average search volume of 202,810. Rob, who formerly played for the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers during his 11-year career, now contributes to Fox NFL Sunday and Fox NFL Kickoff during the NFL season and boasts 4.8 million followers on Instagram.
Wisconsin’s JJ Watt is at number six, with an average of 201,782 monthly searches. Former NFL star JJ, who primarily played for the Houston Texans, is one of the newest analysts of the top 10 listed, becoming a studio analyst for CBS Sports’ NFL Today in 2023.
Charissa Thompson is at number seven, with 200,338 average monthly searches. Charissa Thompson hosts Fox NFL Kickoff and Amazon Prime Video Thursday Night Football.
In eighth place is California’s Tony Romo, who has been the lead analyst on CBS Sports since retiring and, in 2020, signed a reported $180 million 10-year contract. Tony gains an average of 182,993 searches a month.
Former quarterback New York Giants and ESPN analyst Eli Manning is ninth, with 176,227 average monthly searches.
Finally, rounding off the list in tenth place is Maines’ Erin Andrews, who has 172,457 monthly searches. Erin is part of Fox’s lead crew and does exclusive weekly interviews and sideline reports from FOX NFL’s top game.
A spokesperson for KingCasinoBonus commented on the findings: “The NFL is the most popular sport in the US, so it’s interesting to see which analysts are winning over the attention of fans.
It’s fascinating that some of the most popular NFL analysts have been shaped from being trusted football figures. It may come as no surprise that Peyton Manning placed first, as he is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, earning him a lot of credibility.
It’s important to note that when Tom Brady starts in his broadcasting role in the fall of 2024, he will top the rankings of most talked about NFL analysts. Tom Brady gains 564% more searches than first-place Peyton Manning, with an average of 1,830,333 monthly searches.
The top 10 most talked about NFL analysts are renowned for articulating their vast knowledge of the sport, often providing unique perspectives from their career that enlighten and entertain viewers. Their words and insights can shape the narratives surrounding the NFL, impacting how fans perceive, appreciate, and discuss the game – elevating the game beyond 60 minutes on the pitch.
The NFL analysts certainly provide a huge build-up to a great atmosphere and tension for the upcoming Superbowl game of Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.”
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The top 10 most talked about NFL analysts ranked
|
Rank |
Analyst |
AVG Monthly Search Volume |
|
1 |
Peyton Manning |
275,840 |
|
2 |
Terry Bradshaw |
230,042 |
|
3 |
Michael Strahan |
221,491 |
|
4 |
Michael Irvin |
207,368 |
|
5 |
Rob Gronkowski |
202,810 |
|
6 |
JJ Watt |
201,783 |
|
7 |
Charissa Thompson |
200,338 |
|
8 |
Tony Romo |
182,993 |
|
9 |
Eli Manning |
176,227 |
|
10 |
Erin Andrews |
172,457 |
Methodology
Global search volumes from Google Keyword Planner
Number of analysts listed: 396
Combined name of analyst with 3 different templates and calculated the total
Templates used for the search volume to calculate ranking:
name
name nfl
name [company name short]
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