If you were writing the Eli Manning movie, the 2017 season finale seemed like a perfect ending.
It felt surreal that the most embarrassing year in New York Giants history should end in victory, but that was the case when the 3-13 Giants earned an 18-10 win over the equally doomed Washington Redskins. As time ticked away to mercifully end the campaign, whatever crowd was left at a frozen MetLife Stadium united to chant their beloved quarterback’s name as he exited the field.
As the Giants accumulated losses on and off the field, many speculated about Manning’s future.