#2. Indianapolis Colts
Eli’s Record: 0-3
Eli’s Win Percentage: 0%
Eli’s Passer Rating: 87.2
The 2006 matchup was highly anticipated because it pitted brother vs. brother and Peyton got the best of his lil’ bro, 26-21, but Eli actually had the better rating. Jay Feely missed a field goal, which could’ve altered how the Giants played the last drive and Eli threw a late interception with 4 minutes remaining that turned into a Colts field goal.
With the First Pick
The two other meetings had final scores in which the Colts won by double-digits. Has Eli looked great in any of these games? No, but he’s played above average for his position and done enough for his squad to come out on top. His defenses and running game didn’t keep up.
1. Week 8 – 11/3/14 @ Home, L 24-40
27 of 52 for 359 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions (86.9 rating)
2. Week 2 – 9/19/10 @ IND, L 14-38
13 of 24 for 161 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception (85.6 rating)
3. Week 1 – 9/10/06 @ Home, L 21-26
20 of 34 for 247 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception (88.7 rating)
The 2014 game is a mirage. The Giants were down 40-10 before Eli padded his stats and threw his touchdowns. The Giatns had six three-and-outs and punted eight times. Eli’s fumble in the third became an easy Colts touchdown from four yards out.
In 2010, the Giants were down 24-0 at half then Eli fumbled near his own goal line and it was recovered for a Colts touchdown. His second touchdown came with the Colts up 38-7 with only seconds to play. The Giants also only had one drive go more than 35 yards the entire game.
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