Eli Manning
RetiredNew York Giants · QB
Eli Manning recorded 235 indexed regular-season NFL appearances across 16 rostered seasons with New York Giants.
242.7
pass yds/gm
2.4
rush yds/gm
12
playoff games
235
career games
Five defining games
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A researched consensus introduction to Eli Manning's defining games.
Editorial methodology and sources
Cross-checked the Giants' official defining-moments retrospective, championship histories, postseason records, and verified archive box scores. Both Super Bowl MVP wins anchor the list, with the three cold-weather road victories that made the improbable 2007 and 2011 championship journeys possible.
- #1. Manning escaped the rush for the Helmet Catch and threw the winning touchdown with 35 seconds left, ending New England's perfect season in Super Bowl XLII. Giants: The defining moments of Eli Manning's career
- #2. Manning opened the championship-winning drive with a perfect 38-yard sideline throw to Mario Manningham and earned his second Super Bowl MVP. Giants: The defining moments of Eli Manning's career
- #3. In minus-23 wind chill at Lambeau Field, Manning threw for 251 yards without an interception as New York won the NFC Championship Game in overtime. Giants: The defining moments of Eli Manning's career
- #4. Manning threw for 330 yards and three touchdowns as the Giants eliminated 15–1 Green Bay on the road during their second title run. Giants: The defining moments of Eli Manning's career
- #5. Manning absorbed six sacks and repeatedly answered in a rain-soaked NFC Championship Game, throwing for 316 yards and two scores before the overtime win. Giants: The defining moments of Eli Manning's career
Reviewed through 2026-08-11
Super Bowl
XLIINEW YORKGIANTS
NEW ENGLANDPATRIOTS
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FEB 3, 2008
New York Giants vs New England Patriots
Super Bowl XLII · Feb 3, 2008
255 pass yds · 2 pass TD · 1 INT
Super Bowl
XLVINEW YORKGIANTS
NEW ENGLANDPATRIOTS
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FEB 5, 2012
New York Giants vs New England Patriots
Super Bowl XLVI · Feb 5, 2012
296 pass yds · 1 pass TD · 0 INT
Conference Championship
2007NEW YORKGIANTS
GREEN BAYPACKERS
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JAN 20, 2008
New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers
Conference Championship · Jan 20, 2008
254 pass yds · 0 pass TD · 0 INT
Single-game peaks
Career highs
Position-relevant single-game records from Eli Manning's indexed NFL box scores.
Career high: 510 passing yards
Regular Season
2012TAMPA BAYBUCCANEERS
NEW YORKGIANTS
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SEP 16, 2012
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New York Giants
Regular Season · Sep 16, 2012
510 pass yds · 3 pass TD · 3 INT
Career high: 6 passing touchdowns
Regular Season
2015NEW YORKGIANTS
NEW ORLEANSSAINTS
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NOV 1, 2015
New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints
Regular Season · Nov 1, 2015
350 pass yds · 6 pass TD · 0 INT
Career high: 41 completions
Regular Season
2015SAN FRANCISCO49ERS
NEW YORKGIANTS
Score hidden
OCT 11, 2015
San Francisco 49ers vs New York Giants
Regular Season · Oct 11, 2015
441 pass yds · 3 pass TD · 1 INT
Career high: 3 completions of 40+ yards