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. Born into the Manning football family as the youngest son of Archie and brother of Peyton, he played college football at Ole Miss. He earned the Maxwell and Johnny Unitas Golden Arm awards during his senior year. He was drafted first overall by the San Diego Chargers in 2004 but was immediately traded to the Giants.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1963: Giants Score Most Points

The 2005 Giants scored 422 points, the most the Giants scored in a single season since 1963.

1971: First 10-Win Season Since 1971

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

1984: Phil Simms' mark

In 1984, Phil Simms had 409 passing yards in a regular season opener, which Eli Manning would break in 2013.

1985: Second to Phil Simms

In 1985, Phil Simms had a game with 513 passing yards, and Eli would later come in second.

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, during Super Bowl XXIII.

1993: Phil Simms Last Pro Bowl

In 1993, Phil Simms last earned the honor to play in the Pro Bowl, before Eli Manning in 2008.

2001: Sigma Nu Athlete of the Year

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

2002: Giants Offensive Output

In 2002, The Giants achieved 523 yards on offense, marking their highest total since that year, during the fourth week of the 2008 season.

2003: Awards and Heisman Nomination

As his senior year came to a close 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 finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting.

2003: SBC 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, passing for 259 yards and two touchdowns. This contributed to the Rebels' first ten-win season since 1971.

January 6, 2008: Wild Card Round Victory

On January 6, 2008, Eli Manning led the Giants to a 24-14 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round. Manning completed 20 of 27 passes for 185 yards and threw two touchdown passes.

January 13, 2008: Divisional Round Upset Victory

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, marking the first time since 1990 that a team beat an NFC number one seed in the Divisional Round.

January 20, 2008: NFC Championship Victory

On January 20, 2008, Eli Manning and the Giants beat the Green Bay Packers in overtime during the NFC Championship. The dramatic victory secured Manning and the Giants a trip to Super Bowl XLII, marking the first Super Bowl appearance for the New York Giants since 2001.

2008: Super Bowl MVP and Late Show Appearance

In 2008, after winning Super Bowl MVP, Eli Manning chose a 2008 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. He also appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman.

2009: Career Highs for Manning

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

2011: Mixed Start to 2011 Season

In 2011, The Giants began the season losing to the Washington Redskins 28-14, but then won the next three games. Eli Manning earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week after a victory over the Philadelphia Eagles where he had 254 passing yards and four touchdowns.

2011: Giants Win NFC East Title

In 2011, after a tough stretch, the Giants finished strong, winning three of their last four games, including a key win over the New York Jets and a sweep of the Dallas Cowboys. Manning threw for 346 yards and three touchdowns in the final game against the Cowboys, securing the NFC East title and a playoff berth. He also tied an NFL record with a 99-yard touchdown pass to Victor Cruz and earned a Pro Bowl nomination.

2011: Giants Secure Super Bowl XLVI Berth

In 2011, the Giants, as underdogs, defeated the Atlanta Falcons and the Green Bay Packers to advance to the NFC Championship Game. They then defeated the San Francisco 49ers in overtime to secure a Super Bowl XLVI berth, making history as the first Super Bowl team ever outscored in the regular season. Eli Manning set franchise playoff records with 32 completions on 52 attempts for 316 yards and two touchdowns.

2012: Super Bowl Victory Parade

In 2012, after winning the Super Bowl, Eli Manning and the Giants received a victory parade in Manhattan. Manning was ranked 31st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players.

2013: Season Opener

In 2013, Eli Manning started the season with 450 passing yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions in a loss to the Dallas Cowboys, setting a franchise record for most passing yards in a season opener.

2013: Ranked 43rd on the 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

In 2015, Eli Manning achieved 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: Selected to Pro Bowl

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

2017: Consecutive Starts Streak Ends

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

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.