The Giants must always examine their present-day conditions through the prism of their glorious past. We’re pretty sure that’s written somewhere in the Bible. So as Daniel Jones prepares to make his first playoff start, it is only natural to talk about Eli Manning.
Some wonder whether Jones can channel “Playoff Eli” starting Sunday at the Vikings. Manning’s two Super Bowl runs still have an air of mysticism, even though the explanation is simple — he just stopped throwing interceptions, especially on the road. Others will preemptively develop excuses for Jones if he does not play well and the Giants lose.