Eli Manning's MVP credentials

October 23, 2012

The case for Eli

GAME-WINNING/FOURTH-QUARTER COMEBACK DRIVES THIS SEASON

Sept. 16, 41-34 win over Tampa Bay

1:58 remaining with score tied 34-34, Manning 2-for- 2 on drive for 74 yards (24-yard pass to Ramses Barden, 50-yard pass to Hakeem Nicks)

Oct. 21, 27-23 win over Washington

1:27 remaining with Giants trailing 23-20,

Manning 1-for-2 on drive for 77 yards

(77-yard TD pass to Victor Cruz)

STATISTICS WHEN TRAILING

64.8 comp. pct. (83-for-128) | 1,108 yards

8 TDs, 3 INTs

12 completions of 20 or more yards

103.3 QB rating

STATISTICS WHEN TRAILING BY 9-16 POINTS

69.4 comp. pct. (34-for-49) | 336 yards

3 TDs, no INTs

2 completions of 20 or more yards

108.9 QB rating

STATISTICS IN THE FOURTH QUARTER

59.3 comp. pct. (32-for-54) | 532 yards

5 TDs, 3 INTs

8 completions of 20 or more yards

100.2 QB rating

Sources: NFL.com and pro-football-reference.com

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