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 former American football quarterback who played 16 seasons in the NFL, all with the New York Giants. The youngest son of Archie Manning and brother of Peyton Manning, he played college football at Ole Miss. He was drafted first overall in 2004 by the San Diego Chargers but was immediately traded to the Giants. With the Giants, Manning won two Super Bowl titles (XLII and XLVI), earning Super Bowl MVP honors in both games. He retired after the 2019 season, holding numerous Giants franchise records.
1993: Manning named to first Pro Bowl
On December 16, Eli Manning was named to his first Pro Bowl, making him the first Giants quarterback to earn the honor since Phil Simms in 1993.
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 Ole Miss to a 31-28 victory over #21 Oklahoma State in the SBC Cotton Bowl Classic.
2003: Awards and Heisman Candidate
In 2003, Eli Manning won the Maxwell Award, the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, and was a candidate for the Heisman Trophy, finishing third in the voting. He was also named Sigma Nu Athlete of the Year in 2003.
2006: Previous Co-Winners of Walter Payton Award
In 2006, Drew Brees and LaDainian Tomlinson were the previous co-winners of Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, before Eli Manning and Larry Fitzgerald received the award in 2017.
January 6, 2008: Wild Card Round Victory
On January 6, 2008, Eli Manning went 20-of-27 for 185 yards playing on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The underdog Giants won 24–14, and Manning had two touchdown passes.
January 13, 2008: Giants defeat Cowboys in Divisional Round
On January 13, 2008, Eli Manning led the Giants to an upset victory over the Dallas Cowboys in the Divisional Round. Manning completed 12 of 18 passes for 163 yards and two touchdowns, securing an NFC Championship berth.
January 20, 2008: Giants beat Packers in NFC Championship
On January 20, 2008, the Giants beat the Packers in overtime in the NFC Championship game, with a score of 23–20. This dramatic victory secured Eli Manning and the Giants a trip to Super Bowl XLII.
2008: Manning wins Super Bowl MVP and chooses Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
In 2008, Eli Manning was awarded a Cadillac Escalade Hybrid for winning the Super Bowl MVP award. He also appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman.
2008: Giants open the 2008 season with a win
In 2008, Manning and the Giants opened the season with a 16-7 win over the Washington Redskins. Manning completed 19 passes for 216 yards and had one rushing touchdown. Later in the season, the Giants defeated the Seattle Seahawks 44-6.
2009: Giants start season 3-0, Manning posts perfect passer rating
In 2009, Eli Manning and the Giants started the season with a 3–0 record. In Week 5, Manning posted a perfect passer rating for the first time in his career, during a 44–7 victory against the Oakland Raiders.
2009: Manning ends 2009 season with career highs
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.
2010: Manning throws career-high 31 touchdowns, but also career-high 25 interceptions
During the 2010 season, Eli Manning had 4,002 passing yards, and a career-high 31 touchdowns, but also a career-high 25 interceptions. The Giants ended the 2010 NFL season with a 10–6 record and did not make the playoffs.
2011: Giants reach Super Bowl XLVI
In 2011, Eli Manning led the Giants through the playoffs, defeating the Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers, and San Francisco 49ers to secure a spot in Super Bowl XLVI. The Giants also made history as the first Super Bowl team ever outscored in the regular season.
2011: Giants win NFC East and earn playoff berth
In 2011, after a tough stretch, the Giants finished strong, winning three of their last four games, including a win over the New York Jets. Eli Manning threw for 346 yards and three touchdowns in the final regular-season game against the Dallas Cowboys, giving the Giants the win, the NFC East title, and a playoff berth.
2012: Manning throws career-high five touchdowns in final game
In 2012, Eli Manning threw a career-high five touchdown passes in a 42–7 Giants win over the Philadelphia Eagles, ending the season with 26 touchdown passes, 15 interceptions and 3,948 passing yards.
2012: Manning and Giants receive victory parade after Super Bowl win
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.
2013: Manning sets franchise record for most passing yards in season opener
In 2013, Eli Manning set a franchise record for most passing yards in a season opener with 450 yards. He also threw a career-high five interceptions in a game against the Seattle Seahawks. Manning ended the season with a career-high 27 interceptions.
2015: Career Highs in 2015 Season
In the 2015 season, Eli Manning achieved career highs in touchdown passes with 35, completions with 387, attempts with 618, and a passer rating of 93.6. His 35 touchdowns were just one shy of tying the franchise record and he also threw for 4,432 yards, the second most in his career.
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. This selection tied Fran Tarkenton for the most Pro Bowl selections by a New York Giants quarterback in franchise history.
2016: Reaching 302 Career Touchdown Passes
During the 2016 season, in a victory over the Baltimore Ravens, Eli Manning threw for three touchdowns, bringing his career total to 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. This marked the first time since the 2006 season that the award was shared by two players.
2017: End of Consecutive Starts Streak
In 2017, Eli Manning's streak of 210 consecutive starts, which began in 2004, came to an end. It was the third-longest consecutive starts streak by an NFL quarterback.
2018: 2018 Season Statistics
In the 2018 season, Eli Manning passed for 4,299 yards, 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, as the Giants finished 5-11 and last in the NFC East.
January 22, 2020: Retirement Announcement
On January 22, 2020, Eli Manning announced his retirement from the NFL. During the press conference, it was announced that his jersey number 10 would be retired and that he would be inducted into the Giants Ring of Honor in 2020.
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 at halftime of the Giants-Atlanta Falcons game at Metlife Stadium.
