Giants Q&A: Eli Manning's passing nearly perfect

Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants runs off the field after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Photo Credit: Jim McIsaacHow close was Eli Manning to a perfect game in Sunday’s 38-35 win over the Bucs?

Really close. Off Saquon Barkley’s fingertips close. Manning completed 17 of his 18 passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns, his lone incompletion a wheel route late in the second quarter intended for the wide- open rookie running back. That 94.4 completion percentage tied him for third highest in NFL history with Fran Tarkenton (1977) and Craig Morton (1981). Only Ryan Tannehill (2015) and Alex Smith (2012) were…