Q 01/05

Which team drafted Eli Manning first overall in 2004 after he said he would not play there?

A) San Diego Chargers

B) Oakland Raiders

C) Arizona Cardinals

D) Washington Redskins

Answer · why

A) San Diego Chargers

The San Diego Chargers picked him anyway, then dealt him to the New York Giants during the draft for another rookie quarterback and three picks.

Q 02/05

Which previously unbeaten team did Eli Manning's Giants upset 17–14 in Super Bowl XLII?

A) Pittsburgh Steelers

B) New England Patriots

C) Jacksonville Jaguars

D) Miami Dolphins

Answer · why

B) New England Patriots

The New England Patriots had been the first team to win all 16 regular-season games and were heavy favorites. Manning's late drive ended the perfect s...

Q 03/05

Which receiver pinned an Eli Manning pass to his helmet on the winning drive of Super Bowl XLII?

A) Amani Toomer

B) Sinorice Moss

C) David Tyree

D) Domenik Hixon

Answer · why

C) David Tyree

David Tyree made the grab after Manning slipped away from several pass rushers on third-and-5, a play remembered ever since as the Helmet Catch.

Q 04/05

Eli Manning played college football for which team, where his father Archie was already a folk hero?

A) Tennessee Volunteers

B) LSU Tigers

C) Ole Miss Rebels

D) Georgia Bulldogs

Answer · why

C) Ole Miss Rebels

Ole Miss Rebels fans got 81 touchdown passes from him and, in his senior year, the school's first ten-win season since 1971.

Q 05/05

Which long-running TV show did Eli Manning host in May 2012, months after winning Super Bowl XLVI?

A) Saturday Night Live

B) Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

C) The Tonight Show

D) Wheel of Fortune

Answer · why

A) Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live gave him the twentieth episode of its 37th season, with Rihanna as the musical guest.