With Kickoff Weekend underway, dreams are coming true for rookies all around the NFL. Among them are future Pro Bowlers, Super Bowl champions, and even a Hall of Famer or two. But it all starts with that first game. With that in mind, Giants.com went around the locker room and asked some veterans for their debut stories. We start with two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, who is set to start in his 195th consecutive game on Sunday …
QB ELI MANNING
Opponent: Philadelphia Eagles
Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field
Outcome: Giants lost 31-17
It was the 2004 season opener after a franchise-changing offseason, which included the hiring of Tom Coughlin as head coach and acquiring Manning, the No.