Eli Manning is obviously one of the NFL's most clutch quarterbacks ever. Whether it's the regular season or playoffs, the guy knows how to win games.
It's what makes him an elite player. That, however, does not necessarily tie into being a consistently dominant fantasy football stat-sheet burner. This week, the New York Giants are hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers, who present pro football's No. 1-ranked pass defense.
The Steel Curtains allows a mere 182.6 passing yards per game and, on the year, has allowed only a 57.1 completion percentage. On the bright side, Pittsburgh's only legitimate quarterback matchup was Eli's older brother Peyton in Week 1 at the Denver Broncos.
Therefore, the NFC's Manning certainly has the potential to put up some sound numbers. Facing a Steelers defense that gained much confidence over the past few weeks, though, Big Blue will need a strong balance to win this game.
That said, even if the Giants win Manning won't fire for 300-plus yards and three touchdowns. Now it's unlikely that he turns the ball over, but just be aware of New York's need to keep the ground game involved against a tough defense.
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