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, a former NFL quarterback, played 16 seasons for the New York Giants. Coming from a prominent football family (son of Archie, brother of Peyton), he played college football at Ole Miss, earning awards like the Maxwell and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm. Drafted first overall by the San Diego Chargers in 2004, he was immediately traded to the Giants, where he spent his entire professional career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1963: Most Points Since 1963

In 2005, Manning's Giants scored 422 points, the most points the Giants scored in a single season since 1963.

1984: Franchise Record for Most Passing Yards

In 1984, Phil Simms set a franchise record for most passing yards in a season opener with 409 passing yards.

1985: Phil Simms franchise record

In 1985, Phil Simms set a franchise record with 513 passing yards.

1989: Joe Montana's Super Bowl XXIII performance

In 1989, Joe Montana became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw two go-ahead fourth-quarter touchdowns in a Super Bowl, a feat later matched by Eli Manning.

1993: Phil Simms last Pro Bowl selection

In 1993, Phil Simms was the last Giants quarterback to earn the honor of being selected for the Pro Bowl until Eli Manning's selection in 2008.

1996: All-State Selection

In 1996, Eli Manning was selected to the All-State team.

1998: All-State Selection

In 1998, Eli Manning was selected to the All-State team.

2001: Sigma Nu Athlete of the Year

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

2002: Giants' highest offensive yardage since 2002

In 2008, during the fourth week of the season, the Giants totaled 523 yards on offense, their most since 2002, in a dominant 44-6 victory over the Seattle Seahawks.

2003: Awards and Heisman Trophy Candidate

In 2003, Eli Manning won the Maxwell Award, the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete Award, the Sporting News Radio Socrates Award, and the SEC Most Valuable Player Award. He also finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting.

2004: University of Mississippi Hall of Fame Induction

In 2004, Eli Manning was inducted into the University of Mississippi's Hall of Fame.

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

Since the 2006 season, this award hasn't been shared.

January 20, 2008: Giants secure Super Bowl XLII berth

On January 20, 2008, the Giants beat the Green Bay Packers in overtime in the NFC Championship, with a score of 23–20. This dramatic victory secured Manning and the Giants a trip to Super Bowl XLII. This marked the first Super Bowl appearance for the New York Giants since 2001.

2008: Sigma Nu Hall of Fame Induction

In 2008, Eli Manning was inducted into the Sigma Nu Hall of Fame.

2008: Manning wins Super Bowl MVP and chooses Cadillac Escalade Hybrid

In 2008, after winning Super Bowl MVP, Eli Manning was given his choice of any 2008 model Cadillac. He chose an Escalade Hybrid. He also appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman.

2009: Manning achieves career highs in 2009 season

In 2009, Eli Manning ended the season with career highs including 4,021 passing yards, 27 touchdowns, a 62.3 completion percentage rating, and a passer rating of 93.1.

2009: Manning injures heel, posts perfect passer rating

In 2009, during Week 4 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Eli Manning injured his heel but stayed in to complete a 54-yard touchdown pass. In Week 5, he posted a perfect passer rating, a first in his career, in a 44-7 win against the Oakland Raiders.

2010: Manning throws career-high interceptions in 2010 season

In 2010, Eli Manning led the Giants to a 10-6 record but missed the playoffs due to the Packers' victory. He finished the season with 4,002 yards and a career-high 31 touchdowns but also threw a career-high 25 interceptions, marking the most in the 2010 season.

2011: Giants secure second Super Bowl trip in five years

In 2011, Eli Manning and the Giants secured a second Super Bowl trip in five years by defeating the Atlanta Falcons, the Green Bay Packers, and the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs. The Giants avenged their regular season loss to the San Francisco 49ers with a dramatic 20–17 overtime win in the NFC Championship Game. Manning set franchise playoff records with 32 completions on 52 attempts, good enough for 316 yards and two touchdowns despite being sacked a franchise-record-tying six times.

2011: Giants win NFC East and secure playoff berth

In 2011, after a 6-2 start, the Giants faced a tough stretch but finished strong, winning three of their last four games. Manning led the Giants to win the NFC East title and a playoff berth, throwing for 346 yards and three touchdowns in the final regular-season game against the Dallas Cowboys. He also tied an NFL record by completing a 99-yard touchdown pass to Victor Cruz. He earned a Pro Bowl nomination for his performance in the 2011 season.

2011: Giants open season with loss on 9/11 anniversary

In 2011, the Giants opened the season with a 28-14 loss to the Washington Redskins on the 10th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. However, they recovered and won their next three games. Manning was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after throwing for 254 passing yards and four touchdowns against the Philadelphia Eagles.

2012: 2012 Season

In 2012, Eli Manning led the Giants to a 6-2 start, but his performance declined in the later weeks. He finished the season strong with a career-high five touchdown passes against the Philadelphia Eagles. He ended the year with 26 touchdown passes, 15 interceptions, and 3,948 passing yards and was selected to his third Pro Bowl as a second alternate.

2012: Manning and Giants honored with victory parade and keys to the city

In 2012, following their Super Bowl victory, Eli Manning and the Giants received a victory parade in Manhattan and were honored with symbolic keys to the city by Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Manning was also ranked 31st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2012.

2013: NFL Top 100 Players of 2013

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

2015: Career Highs in 2015 Season

In 2015, Eli Manning finished the season with career highs in touchdown passes (35), completions (387), attempts (618), and passer rating (93.6).

2015: Second Greatest Independence Bowl Player

In 2015, Eli Manning was named the second-greatest player in the Independence Bowl's 40-year history by the Shreveport Times.

January 22, 2016: Selected to Fourth Pro Bowl

On January 22, 2016, Eli Manning was selected to his fourth career Pro Bowl, replacing Ben Roethlisberger. He was also ranked 47th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016.

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: Consecutive Starts Streak Ends

In 2017, Eli Manning's streak of 210 consecutive starts, the third-longest in NFL history for a quarterback, came to an end.

2019: Independence Bowl's All-Time Team Selection

In 2019, Eli Manning was selected as the only quarterback on the Independence Bowl's All-Time Team.

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

On September 26, 2021, Eli Manning's jersey retirement and induction into the Giants' Ring of Honor took place.

October 21, 2021: M-Club Hall of Fame Induction

On October 21, 2021, Eli Manning was inducted into the M-Club Hall of Fame.

2022: Record Broken by Arch Manning

In 2022, Arch Manning broke Eli Manning's high school passing record.

2022: SEC Football Legends Class Selection

In 2022, Eli Manning was selected to the SEC Football Legends Class.

2022: Undercover Participation in Penn State University Football Tryouts and Emmy Nomination

In 2022, Eli Manning went undercover as "Chad Powers" and participated in Penn State University football tryouts as a walk-on, which was filmed as part of an ESPN project. In the same year, he was nominated for a Sports Emmy, under the category of Outstanding Personality/Emerging On-Air Talent.