Giants vs. Saints: What We Learned
By Eric Mollo
Nov 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) before a game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Eli Is Magnificent
The center of Sunday’s offensive outburst, Eli Manning put on some kind of show in the Superdome. He doesn’t get enough credit for the way he spreads the ball around the offense and hits different receivers, as he’s done over the course of his career. And he showed off some elusiveness that we typically don’t see from the QB that stands so comfortably in the pocket.
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He did have a prayer of a touchdown to Dwayne Harris, sure, but he kept that play alive with his legs, and outside of that moment he made a number of spot on throws. He led a number of impressive drives, and engineered a 14-point fourth-quarter comeback that should’ve helped seal the game. Odell Beckham is partially able to get more separation from defenders because Eli isn’t afraid to throw the ball to the likes of Will Tye or Myles White, or even toss it to one of his backs. He accounts for so much of the offense—it’s a pleasure to watch.
This isn’t a comparison game either. I’m not saying he’s Drew Brees. He’s not Tom Brady, nor his brother. He won’t light up your fantasy team. But he makes plays and keeps the Giants in games in ways that most quarterbacks don’t. You will never convince me Eli Manning is not a great quarterback. I’m not sorry. I’m not even sorry, not sorry. He’s terrific.
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