Eli Manning: Top 10 Performances Of His Career
By John Tolis
Dec 21, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls a play at the line against the St. Louis Rams during the second half at the Edward Jones Dome. The New York Giants defeat the St. Louis Rams 37-27. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
5. December 21st, 2014 vs. St. Louis Rams
Final Score: 37-27
We hit the half way point on our list of Manning’s top games and this one wasn’t too long ago. We go back to last season where even though the Giants had no hopes to make it in the play-offs, they showed some fire power. It came during their three-game winning streak towards the end of the season and their offensive surge powered by Manning and Rookie of the Year receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
This game hits the list mainly because of Manning’s rating which hit an ultimate 148 percent. Manning took advantage of Beckham’s insane hands and completed 25 out of his 31 attempts. He put the ball three times in the endzone and two were in the palms of Beckham.
The duo’s first touchdown pass for nine yards came when the Giants jumped out to a 10-0 lead. Their second pass arrived in the third quarter when they connected for 80 yards to give the Giants a hefty 34-20 lead.
Manning averaged about 12 yards a throw in this match-up and hit a 98 percentile in the quarterback rating category.
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