I almost forgot Eli Manning could have difference-making games. After six straight weeks under 200 passing yards, Eli has combined for 545 yards, four touchdowns, and a pick over the last two weeks. Going over 300 yards against the Washington secondary was especially impressive.

Opposing defenses may finally be selling out to stop New York's historic running game, putting Manning in favorable situations. That could make him a sneaky option in Week 15 against a Dallas secondary that can be exploited. I'm not worried about Manning's missing receiver, as the passing game doesn't lose much with the transition from Plaxico Burress to Domenick Hixon.

Before the year, a lot of people wondered if Eli Manning could consolidate the gains he made during the playoffs last season over a 16-game schedule. While his fantasy value hasn't changed much, it's safe to say Eli's improved play has carried over. Manning is averaging 7.1 YPA; he was under 6.4 the last two years. His completion percentage, 62%, is six points over his career average. He has eight interceptions after averaging 18 the last three years. It may not be all that exciting, like his press conferences, but Elisha is all grows up.