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'Not Fair': Eli Manning Makes Feelings Crystal Clear on Unrealistic Expectations Placed on Arch Manning & Texas

They crowned Arch Manning before he had earned it, then condemned him when he couldn’t live up to the impossible expectations they created. Last year, some analysts even called him “college football’s first flop.” But as Manning begins to deliver this season, his uncle is finally calling out the critics who rushed to tear him down.

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Eli Manning sends fresh warning to Jaxson Dart, praises John Harbaugh for changing Giants

Dart enjoyed a stellar evening as he helped the Giants earn an impressive 28-20 Week 1 win over the rival Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night.

Giants players add to John Harbaugh hype train after win over Cowboys

'SNF' takeaways: Jaxson Dart shines in Giants' statement win over Cowboys

Giants' Cam Skattebo breaks out backflip after opening season with TD

The 'Har-Bowl Super Bowl starting lineups' quiz

College Football News / The Spun / September 13

Arch Manning Admits Texas' Warmups Were Very Different Than Ohio State's

Did the pregame warmups play a role in how the Ohio State at Texas game finished on Saturday night? Ohio State led Texas by 20 points in the second half.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11

Brady, Manning show why NFL stars don't really retire anymore

Tom Brady, Peyton Manning show why NFL stars don't really retire anymore

There was a time when an NFL star retired, disappeared from the locker room and slowly became a former player. That era is basically over.

Patriots making expected A.J. Brown move after concerning injury report

Joey Porter Jr. sends contract warning to Steelers ahead of Week 1 deadline

Raiders are officially on Brock Bowers watch with latest injury update

The 'Most 300-yard NFL games' quiz

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

The 'NFL yards-from-scrimmage leaders' quiz

NFL News / The Spun / September 8

ESPN Announces The 2026 ManningCast Broadcast Schedule

ESPN’s “ManningCast” is back for another season as the altcast to Monday Night Football and 2026 is primed to be their biggest yet with 12 shows, including Super Bowl LXI.

NFL News / Yardbarker

When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 3

Fernando Mendoza joins increasingly rare club of No. 1 QBs to not start Week 1

Mendoza is the first No. 1 quarterback since Baker Mayfield in 2018 to not start Week 1 of their rookie season.

Three dangerous NFL teams were handed easier paths than anyone realizes

Kirk Cousins starting season as Raiders' QB1 is best for Fernando Mendoza

The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 2

Before Mendoza: Looking back at six recent previous No. 1 overall picks sidelined to begin career

2026 first overall pick Fernando Mendoza's time will have to wait. Here are six others who had to wait to make their first starts.

ESPN insider seems to dispute Adam Schefter report on Raiders' Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza switch

Adam Schefter shares surprising update about Raiders' eventual Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza switch

Raiders' John Spytek seems to explain Fernando Mendoza, Kirk Cousins plan

The 'Most starts by an NFL QB' quiz

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 28

Arch Manning or Dante Moore? Ranking the top 2027 NFL Draft quarterback prospects to conclude Summer Scouting

The battle at the top of the 2027 NFL Draft quarterback class continues to rage on. It has a chance to be a special group. The 2027 NFL Draft quarterback class is shaping up to be one of the widest and most diverse groups in recent draft history.

Denver Broncos News / EssentiallySports / August 23

'Zero Chance You Can Play Football': Eli Manning Reveals How Peyton Did the Impossible Before Broncos’ Super Bowl Win

Eli Manning has seen his brother overcome plenty, but nothing quite like this. Watching Peyton throw, fresh off a lost season and neck surgery, Eli was stunned by what he saw: a wobbly, powerless throw that convinced him Peyton’s career was over.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 20

Pat McAfee poised to jump into former teammate Peyton Manning’s territory during the 2026 NFL season

The opportunities never cease for McAfee with ESPN, and now they’re entering Manning’s TV domain. In case you hadn’t heard — or have been living under a rock recently — ESPN loves itself some Pat McAfee.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20

Drew Brees reveals if he thinks Eli Manning should be in Hall of Fame

Whether or not New York Giants legend Eli Manning should be a Hall of Fame quarterback became a polarizing topic among NFL analysts and fans even before he rode off into the sunset of retirement following the 2019 season.

Tom Brady rips modern NFL players: 'Your job is to play football'

Why former NFL WR Andrew Hawkins disagrees with Raiders' reported Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza plan

Najee Harris looks to get career back on track with Giants

The 'Most QB wins by NFL franchise' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

The New York Giants’ Path to Success? Tend the Magic Garden

The New York Giants’ path to success might run across the Hudson River to Madison Square Garden. The City is still flying high following the New York Knicks’

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 9

Who should be enshrined in 2027 Pro Football Hall of Fame?

The 2027 first-time eligible players include notable names such as Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown, Adrian Peterson, Rob Gronkowski and Cam Newton. Who deserves to be inducted next year?

Drew Brees overcame odds to headline 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class

Roger Craig reveals dementia diagnosis at Hall of Fame ceremony

Biggest moments from 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony

Buy or sell: First-time eligible players for 2027 Pro Football Hall of Fame class

The 'NFL TD-catch leaders by season' quiz

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Women's U.S. Open champions' quiz

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 6

How referee in Hall of Fame Game played role in getting Larry Fitzgerald to Cardinals

It is a big weekend for the Arizona Cardinals as they kick off their 2026 season in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game.

Former Steelers HC Mike Tomlin makes strong first impression as NBC analyst

49ers might not be done adding WRs after Deebo Samuel's return

Eagles' Jalen Hurts sounds ecstatic about A.J. Brown's replacement

C.J. Gardner-Johnson has beef with Texans, 'can't wait' for showdown

Standout UDFAs through the first week of training camp

Texas Longhorns News / Yardbarker / July 16

Peyton Manning's son to start high school football career as QB2

The Manning family is football royalty, and Marshall Manning is certainly hoping that he's not the exception.

Alabama flips three-star WR Cedrick Simmons from Auburn

Four-star OL Anthony Blalock Jr. commits to Alabama

QB Darian Mensah discusses how success of Cam Ward, Carson Beck persuaded him to transfer to Miami

Ranking nine quarterbacks set to attend SEC media days

The 'College football color teams' quiz

New York Giants News / Larry Brown Sports / June 1

Eli Manning had six words after Giants’ Odell Beckham Jr. reunion

The New York Giants and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. are going full circle. On Monday, the Giants worked out four veteran wide receivers, and they signed all of Braxton Berrios, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Beckham to add depth to the injury-depleted WR room.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 18

Eli Manning reveals new information about rejecting Chargers for Giants in 2004

Manning not wanting to play for the then San Diego Chargers after they made him the first overall pick of the 2004 NFL Draft ultimately changed the fates of two different franchises.

NFL analyst seemingly not excited for John Harbaugh era with Giants

The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

Los Angeles Chargers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 17

Eli Manning details the chaotic scene that convinced him to hold out on Chargers

Eli Manning has shed light on his decision to hold out on the San Diego Chargers back when he was the No. 1 prospect in the 2004 NFL draft. Manning infamously refused to play for the Chargers, who held the No.

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / May 12

Eli Manning opens up about Giants' infamous boat trip before last playoff appearance of his career

Following the 2016 regular season, then-Giants players Odell Beckham Jr., Sterling Shepard, Victor Cruz and Roger Lewis took a short trip to Miami ahead of the club's wild-card playoff game at the Green Bay Packers.

Giants set deadline for potential Odell Beckham Jr. signing

NFL insider gives Giants fans a reality check about possible Odell Beckham Jr. reunion

The 'Super Bowl XLII starting lineups' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 25

Would Arch Manning pull an Eli Manning, refuse to play for Browns?

Back in 2004, the then-San Diego Chargers made Eli the first pick of the draft before they traded him to the New York Giants because he preferred not to play for the Chargers.

Did this character concern cause Browns' Shedeur Sanders to fall to fifth round of 2025 NFL Draft?

New NFLPA executive director JC Tretter sends message to Roger Goodell, owners about 18-game season

NFL teams most likely to draft a QB in Round 1 and ones that might force it

The 'Fewest passing-yards by a Pro Bowler' quiz

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / February 21

Eli Manning reacts to missing the Hall of Fame again

Eli Manning’s absence from the Pro Football Hall of Fame was overshadowed by Bill Belichick’s snub, but the former New York Giants quarterback once again failed to get elected on his second try.

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / February 18

Giants legend Eli Manning opens up about latest Hall of Fame snub

For the second time in two years, New York Giants legend Eli Manning recently learned that he fell short of being selected as a Pro Football Hall of Famer.

Drew Brees comments on Hall of Fame potential for veteran quarterbacks

The 'Super Bowl XLII starting lineups' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 6

How Manning, Roethlisberger compare ahead of next Hall of Fame cycle

How Eli Manning, Ben Roethlisberger compare ahead of next Hall of Fame cycle

Both of these two quarterbacks had incredible and lengthy careers.

Emmitt Smith shares passionate response to Tom Brady Hall of Fame talk after Bill Belichick, Robert Kraft snubs

2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class unveiled

At least one member of the Patriots dynasty made the Hall of Fame this year

25 bold predictions for the 2026 NFL offseason

The 'Super Bowl passing leaders' quiz

New York Giants News / Yardbarker / January 28

HOF wait could grow longer for Eli Manning after second straight snub

HOF wait could grow even longer for former Giants QB Eli Manning after second straight snub

Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning won't be booking a trip to Canton as soon as he had hoped. On Wednesday, a report revealed Manning wasn't elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame for a second straight year.

Giants legend Eli Manning reportedly learns Hall of Fame fate after first-ballot snub

Ben Roethlisberger rips Steelers fans over reactions to hiring of head coach Mike McCarthy

Tom Brady shares emotional reaction to Bill Belichick not being a first-ballot Hall of Fame selection

The 25 best NFL head coaches who never won a Super Bowl

The 'Super Bowl XLII starting lineups' quiz