Broncos' Russell Wilson points to scoreboard after Eli Manning diss

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Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson took his own shot at Eli Manning on Wednesday after the ex-New York Giants quarterback seemed to be throwing some shade at him on "Monday Night Football." 

Wilson hasn’t had the best of performances in the first three weeks with his new team, and since he just got paid $245 million over the next five seasons to be Denver’s signal caller, his play gets the most attention. 

During Manning’s Monday Night Football show with his brother, Peyton, he said "they should’ve paid that punter $235 million instead of Russell," as they discussed the Broncos’ 11-10 win in a sloppy game in Denver the night before. Manning got the price tag wrong, though.

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Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos rushes during the first half against the San Francisco 49ers at Empower Field At Mile High on September 25, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Manning has since walked back his comments, but Wilson had to send a small shot his way when asked about it after practice. 

"You talking about Chad Powers?" he said, referencing Eli Manning’s recent skit where he disguised himself as Powers during a Penn State football walk-on practice. "I’m 3-0 against Chad Powers."

Wilson has indeed beaten Manning’s Giants three times in his career with the Seattle Seahawks. But he didn’t view Manning’s comments as anything other than banter. 

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"I think it’s part of the game," Wilson said. "Those guys are having fun and everything else. I have a lot of respect for Peyton and Eli and those guys. Always looked up to those