Is Eli Manning a first-ballot Hall of Famer?
That’s not a simple question for the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee. There are 15 modern-era finalists, including Manning, with a limited number of spots available for the class of 2025.
While his stats at quarterback weren’t flashy, Manning – who spent his entire NFL playing career with the New York Giants and finished with a 117-117 regular-season record from 2004-2019 – was known for his durability and reliability.
And despite his New York Giant moniker, Manning was also known as a giant killer: he won two Super Bowls – both coming against the New England Patriots during the dynastic era of Bill Belichick and Tom Brady.