Week 5 NFL Advanced Analytics Superstars

Quarterback: Eli Manning

Eli Manning, QB, New York Giants
41 for 54, 441 Yards, 3 Touchdowns, 1 Interception, 1 Rush, 11 Yards
NEP: +25.11

Finishing the night with a career-high 41 completions for 441 yards and 3 touchdowns, Eli Manning led a huge fourth quarter drive to score the go-ahead touchdown in the final minute of this week's game.

Manning's +25.11 Total NEP led all quarterbacks this week as he was able to connect with Odell Beckham Jr., Shane Vereen and Larry Donnell for scores. Against a San Francisco secondary that has yet to stop much of anyone, Manning was able to overcome injuries to his starting wideouts and connect with eight different receivers in the 30-27 win.

Joining the 400-yard club with Josh McCown this week, Manning was able to pile on the yardage as his receivers provided a ton of yards after the catch. Manning has now thrown for at least 400 yards seven different times in his career, trailing only brother Peyton Manning and Drew Brees over that time span.

McCown narrowly missed leading all quarterbacks in Total NEP, as his +21.71 led the rest of the group this week. He threw for 457 yards and scored 3 touchdowns en route to a 33-30 overtime win. Brian Hoyer came on in relief for Ryan Mallett and threw for 300-plus yards and a pair of touchdowns. Blake Bortles threw a career-high 4 touchdowns in the 38-31 loss to the Buccaneers.

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