"Eli Manning seems oblivious to the magical season he is having, preferring to look past his individual accomplishments to highlight the success of his team.

So it was left to those closest to him to put in perspective his latest legendary performance on a legendary stage.

"He makes big play after big play," Giants owner John Mara said in the midst of a jubilant locker room after yesterday's 37-20 victory over the Packers in the NFC divisional playoffs. "I never cease to be amazed."

And this from his head coach, Tom Coughlin: "He loves playing against the best competition.""