I'd probably agree with most of it from 1999-2005. it's a shame that as he became a good playoff quarterback, the Colts as a whole regressed a ton. since 2007 their talent level has continually eroded -- him taking them to the Superbowl in 2009 seems like a miracle, given the fact the same exact team just went 2-14.

all that said, I don't see why Eli would have been so successful in his stead. talking strictly playoff games, Eli has had three horrible flameouts, one epic championship run, and now a home wild card win.

2005, while Peyton was blaming Vanderjagt and his offensive line, Eli had just got shut out at home. his three picks and 113 yards passing were the main reasons. clutch?

2006, the Giants were underdogs on the road. Eli had an OK game, didn't get the win though.

2008, the Giants had homefield advantage, a top five defense, and the number one rushing attack in the NFL. Eli played like shit (2 picks, under 200 yards passing, 40.7 QB rating) and they got bounced. how clutch was that?

Eli has had one great postseason, but the rest of his playoff career has been as inconsistent and less accomplished than big brother. your prerogative tho.