Eli Manning of the Giants looks on against the Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Credit: Jim McIsaac
Joe Tessitore knew there would be added interest in Monday night’s Giants-Eagles game when he heard the news that Eli Manning likely would start at quarterback for the Giants.
But the impact really hit home when he called his mother, Anna, on Wednesday to check in on her.
“She goes, ‘This is going to be great!’ ” I said, ‘What’s going on?’ She said, ‘Oh, I’m so excited.’ ”
Turned out the longtime Giants fan had heard about Daniel Jones’ ankle injury and Manning’s likely return.