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One of the most accomplished brothers in the NFL, Peyton Manning, and Eli Manning, never fails to entertain their fans. Despite stepping out of the league, the veterans continue to catch headlines with their off-field antics. Not to mention their weekly talk show ManningCast happens to be the primary medium for such activities.

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Recently, the former Giants quarterback took a dig at his elder brother Peyton Manning sharing a group photo with his father, Archie Manning on Twitter. He compared his height with Peyton and claimed that he was much taller. “I’m taller than Peyton.” Eli Manning wrote on Twitter.

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No doubt, this special mention took no time to spread like a wildfire. Just like how the duo pulls each other’s legs and mocks publicly, fans found this an opportunity to take shots at the iconic duos.

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Per Reports, the QBs, both Peyton Manning and Eli Manning stand 6’5″, and their debate on who is taller will continue to exist. Looking at the metrics precisely, the former Colts passer is 2 centimeters taller than Eli; however, the overall rounding off measurement lists them as 6’5″. Regardless of those physical standards, the Manning brothers remain toe-to-toe in their NFL careers.

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Who is better, Eli Manning or Peyton Manning?

Well, the answer to this question is highly debatable because both of these men have set their mark in the NFL arena. While Peyton Manning played for 17 seasons, Eli Manning stayed with the Giants for 16 seasons. Out of 17 seasons, Peyton spent the first 13 with the Colts and the last four with the Broncos.

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Interestingly, both of them have won two Super Bowls. However, Peyton had better chances of improving his title records because he got the opportunity to enter the playoffs 15 times throughout his career. On the other hand, Eli could have only six appearances, but the impact he created is unreal.

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Before calling it a career, the Sheriff recorded a mammoth passer rating of 96.5, ranking ninth in NFL history. Meanwhile, Eli settled for an 84.1 rating with four Pro Bowl selections (via Sportscasting.com). With such incredible performances, the Manning Brothers are sure to go down as some of the greatest athletes to ever play this game.

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Deepesh is a football expert and NFL newsletter editor at Essentially Sports. He combines deep game knowledge with insightful storytelling and a unique perspective throughout the season. A Tom Brady loyalist yet an admirer of Eli Manning, he loves exploring iconic rivalries that define the sport.

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