Eli Manning's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Eli Manning. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Eli Manning is a retired American football quarterback who spent his entire 16-season NFL career with the New York Giants. Drafted first overall in 2004 after a successful college career at Ole Miss, Manning led the Giants to two Super Bowl victories (XLII and XLVI), earning the Super Bowl MVP award in both games. He comes from a prominent football family, being the son of Archie Manning and the younger brother of Peyton Manning. Known for his durability and clutch performances, Manning holds several Giants franchise records and is considered a key figure in the team's history.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1963: Most Points Scored Since 1963

In 2005, the Giants scored a total of 422 points, the most points the Giants scored in a single season since 1963.

1971: First Ten-Win Season Since 1971

In 2003, Eli Manning helped lead Ole Miss to their first ten-win season since 1971.

1984: Phil Simms' Passing Record

In 1984, Phil Simms set a franchise record for most passing yards in a season opener, a mark that Eli Manning later surpassed.

1985: Second Most Passing Yards in a Game

In 1985, Phil Simms achieved 513 passing yards in a game, setting a franchise record that Eli Manning later approached.

2001: Sigma Nu Athlete of the Year

In 2001, Eli Manning was named Sigma Nu Athlete of the Year.

2003: Cotton Bowl Classic Victory

In 2003, Eli Manning led the Ole Miss Rebels to a 31–28 victory over #21 Oklahoma State in the SBC Cotton Bowl Classic.

2003: Awards and Heisman Nomination

In 2003, Eli Manning won the Maxwell Award, Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete Award, Sporting News Radio Socrates Award, SEC Most Valuable Player Award, and was a candidate for the Heisman Trophy.

2005: Improvement From 2005 Season

For the year, Manning threw for 3,244 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 18 interceptions and completed 57.7 percent of his passes, a five-point improvement from 2005.

2005: Brett Favre's Interception Record

In 2005, Brett Favre threw 29 interceptions, a record that Eli Manning approached in 2013.

2006: Co-Winners of NFL Man of the Year Award

In 2006, Drew Brees and LaDainian Tomlinson were co-winners of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, the last time before 2017.

2007: Shoulder Sprain & Victory Over the Jets

In 2007, Eli Manning suffered a shoulder sprain, but still got a come-from-behind victory against the Washington Redskins and overcame a dismal first half to throw for two second-half scores in a win over the New York Jets.

2011: Playoff Berth Since 2011 Season

In December 2011, the Giants clinched their first playoff berth since the 2011 season, when they last won the Super Bowl, after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost to the New Orleans Saints.

2012: Third Pro Bowl Selection

In 2012, despite the Giants missing the playoffs with a 9-7 record, Eli Manning was selected as a second alternate for his third Pro Bowl.

2013: Ranked 43rd in NFL Top 100

In 2013, Eli Manning was ranked 43rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2015: Career Highs in Touchdowns, Completions, Attempts and Passer Rating

In 2015, Eli Manning set career highs in touchdown passes (35), completions (387), attempts (618), and passer rating (93.6), also throwing for 4,432 yards, the second most in his career.

January 22, 2016: Fourth Pro Bowl Selection

On January 22, 2016, Eli Manning was selected for his fourth career Pro Bowl, tying Fran Tarkenton for most Pro Bowl selections by a New York Giants quarterback.

2016: Ranked 43rd in NFL Top 100

In 2016, Eli Manning was ranked 43rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2016: Passing John Elway in Touchdown Passes

In 2016, during a 27-23 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, Eli Manning threw for three touchdowns, reaching a career total of 302 touchdown passes and surpassing John Elway for seventh all-time.

February 4, 2017: Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award

On February 4, 2017, Eli Manning and Larry Fitzgerald were co-winners of the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award.

2017: End of Consecutive Game Starts

In 2017, Eli Manning's streak of 210 consecutive game starts ended; this was the third-longest consecutive starts streak by an NFL quarterback.

January 22, 2020: Retirement Announcement

On January 22, 2020, Eli Manning announced his retirement from the NFL, with plans to have his jersey retired and be inducted into the Giants Ring of Honor later that year.

September 26, 2021: Jersey Retirement and Ring of Honor Induction

On September 26, 2021, Eli Manning's jersey was retired and he was inducted into the Giants' Ring of Honor during a halftime ceremony.

2022: Undercover at Penn State and Sports Emmy nomination

In 2022, Eli Manning went undercover as "Chad Powers" at Penn State University football tryouts for an ESPN project and was nominated for a Sports Emmy for Outstanding Personality/Emerging On-Air Talent.