Eli Manning was already in the midst of one of the finest days of his career when he dropped back to pass late in overtime on Sept. 17, 2006. As usual, the Eagles were blitzing. Not surprisingly, within seconds, two defenders were in his face.
Manning saw it coming and had already adjusted the play, which set up a 31-yard, game-winning touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress that is symbolic of what the Giants' quarterback has done in his seven career games against the vaunted Philly blitz. He courageously stands in the pocket, and at times has taken a pounding.
Another fairly strong finish (quietly) for the Giants.
Posted by: Scott | December 09, 2007 at 10:13 PM