Eli Manning delivered on Sunday night.
While setting a franchise record with 41 completions for 441 yards, the third-highest total of his career, and three touchdowns, the quarterback rallied the Giants in a thrilling 30-27 victory over the 49ers. The go-ahead touchdown pass to tight end Larry Donnell with 21 seconds remaining marked the 32nd time that Manning has brought his team back from a fourth-quarter deficit or tie to win a game, postseason included.
For his effort, Manning has been nominated for the FedEx Air Player of the Week, the NFL announced today.
"It was one of those days where you just felt good throwing it," Manning said following the Giants' third consecutive victory that moved them into first place in the NFC East. "Things were happening well, we were seeing things, we were picking things up and Coach [offensive coordinator Ben] McAdoo called a great game -- it was aggressive, we were going after it, we were pushing the ball down the field, we were getting completions and the offensive line did a great job protecting."
Fans can vote for Manning at NFL.com/FedEx until Thursday at 3 p.m. ET. When the winner is announced, FedEx will make a $2,000 donation in the player's name to the American Red Cross.
Here is a look at the Week 5 nominees:
Eli Manning, New York Giants
Manning threw for 441 yards and three touchdowns for a 110.2 passer rating in the Giants' 30-27 victory against the San Francisco 49ers.
Josh McCown, Cleveland Browns
McCown completed 36 of 51 passes (70.6 percent) for 457 yards and two touchdowns for a 111.3 passer rating in the Browns' 33-30 overtime win against the Baltimore Ravens.
Sam Bradford, Philadelphia Eagles
Bradford completed 32 of 45 passes (71.1 percent) for 333 yards and two touchdowns in the Eagles' 39-17 win over the New Orleans Saints.
*FedEx Air Players of the Week so far in 2015: Philip Rivers (Weeks 1 & 4), Tom Brady (Week 2), Aaron Rodgers (Week 3).
Gameday photo timeline from Giants Week 5 matchup vs. 49ers
4:30 PM - Fans tailgating hours before the Giants take on the 49ers at Metlife Stadium - View Gallery
6:00 PM - Players take the field to begin their pregame warmups - View Gallery
8:30 PM - Giants kickoff against the 49ers at Metlife Stadium
1ST QTR, 11:19, Colin Kaepernick completes a 30-yard pass to Bruce Ellington, which sets up a Phil Dawson 43-yard field goal, SF 3 - NYG 0
1ST QTR, 6:22, Odell Beckham hauls in a 49-yard pass from Eli Manning, which sets up a 22-yard Josh Brown field goal, NYG 3 - SF 3 - Watch Highlight
2ND QTR, 12:15, Eli Manning hits Odell Beckham for a 31-yard completion, which sets up a Shane Vereen 2-yard touchdown run, NYG 10 - SF 3 - Watch Highlight
2ND QTR, 3:57, After a 43-yard drive, Josh Brown hits a 41-yard field goal, NYG 13 - SF 3
2ND QTR, 1:01, Colin Kaepernick drives down the field with a series of completions, setting up a Phil Dawson 22-yard field goal, NYG 13 - SF 6
Giants induct four new members into the Ring of Honor during Sunday night's halftime ceremony - Watch Ceremony
3RD QTR, 8:00, Colin Kaepernick hits Anquan Boldin for a 3-yard touchdown, NYG 13 - SF 13 - Watch Highlight
4TH QTR, 11:49, Colin Kaepernick hits Garrett Celek for a 5-yard touchdown, NYG 20 - SF 20 - Watch Highlight
3RD QTR, 1:14, Odell Beckham catches a pass from Eli Manning and takes it in for a 17-yard touchdown, NYG 20 - SF 13 - Watch Highlight
4TH QTR, 4:29, After a few key Shane Vereen rushes, Josh Brown kicks a 24-yard field goal, NYG 23 - SF 20
4TH QTR, 1:45, Carlos Hyde rushes for a 2-yard touchdown, SF 27 - NYG 23
4TH QTR, 0:21, Eli Manning drives the ball 82 yards in 1:24, and hits Larry Donnell in the end zone for a 12-yard game winning touchdown, NYG 30 - SF 27 - Watch Highlight
Final Score: New York Giants 30, San Francisco 49ers 27. Giants get ready for their October 19th game at Philadelpia Eagles - Watch Game Highlight
Coach Coughlin addresses the team immediately following the Giants win against the 49ers - Watch Giants Locker Room Celebration
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