![]() 16, 2003 – Patriots defeat the Cowboys 12-0 in New Englandīrady wasn’t at his best, completing just 15 of 34 passes for 212 yards and no touchdowns. Here is a look at the seven times Brady has played against the Cowboys In fact, since winning the Super Bowl for the third time in four seasons in January 1996, the Cowboys have won only four playoff games and never advanced to the NFC conference championship game. Read Frye’s interviews with Jerome Bettis and Deion Sanders. I think food is big part of the celebration of the Super Bowl and football. I’m glad I get to team up with my old teammate (Giants wide receiver) Victor Cruz again on what we’re doing with Stella Stadium Bites. My mom would usually make a big meal for us, often something very classic New Orleans, like crawfish etouffee or gumbo. We didn’t go to big events, but my parents and brothers watched the game and prepared great food. But growing up, for me, it was with family. You’re not going to have the huge parties. Manning: This year, it’s going to be different. How do you enjoy now that you’re off the field? We both spent a lot of time as quarterbacks analyzing situations, and it’s fun to talk about those with Peyton.ĪF: The Super Bowl is a celebration of football, but being from a legendary football family must be special. We also watch and talk about certain sequences, whether it’s the two-minute drive, or something with the timing of an offense, the X’s and O’s. Since we’re both done playing, we talk about games that we’re watching, especially playoffs. We do see each other once in a while, we talk on the phone, and football definitely comes up. Manning: I don’t get to see Peyton a whole lot, since he lives in Denver and I’m in New Jersey, and our paths don't cross as much as I’d like, just like in our playing days. What is the dynamic like between you guys? How much do you talk football? But you’re often cast as the quiet brother. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) Getty Images for EA Sports Bowl at Bud Light Super Bowl Music FestĪF: Your brother Peyton Manning is known for his huge personality and humor, and two Super Bowl wins too. Eli says football talk with his brother trends technical. We stepped up at the right time.Įli Manning (L) and Peyton Manning speak onstage during the EA Sports Bowl, Januin. In the 4th quarter (of Super Bowl XLII) we had an opportunity to win the game, with two minutes left to go and down by four. If I’m playing in that game, I don’t want to give them easy opportunities by turning over the football.Įspecially in the 2007 season, when we were 12-point underdogs-no one was giving us a chance-you just go compete and do your job. It’s an entire team win, and anytime you play against a team like the Patriots under Bill Belichick, you have to play very smart football. You just have to have Michael Strahan, Justin Tuck, Osi Umenyiora and Jason Pierre-Paul on the defensive line-guys like that-making a bunch of sacks, and it shouldn’t be a problem at all.īut it was not me versus Tom Brady, it was the Giants versus Patriots, just like this weekend it will be Saints versus Buccaneers. ![]() Manning: Well, it’s really easy to beat them. What was your mindset like in those games, and how did you lead your team to beat the Patriots? Related Article: Why NY Giants’ Zak DeOssie Left Football For Wall StreetĪF: You beat Brady twice in the Super Bowl. It’s amazing what both those guys are doing at 40-plus years old, still playing at such a high level. Both defenses are playing well, and so it will be interesting how it plays out. They both have all their weapons and have come back healthy. Even with his injury, Drew has come back and played great last week. You’ve played against both these guys, so what’s your take?Įli Manning: It’s a great matchup and they’ve already faced each other twice this season, but both quarterbacks are playing great football right now. Earlier today, I spoke with the 15-year NFL veteran about his thoughts on the NFC Playoffs, his past rivalry with Tom Brady and the Patriots, and what it’s like to be part of the Manning Family football dynasty.Īndy Frye: This weekend the buzz is on the Saints-Bucs game, with Tom Brady versus Drew Brees. ![]()
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