Ultimately, that's the difference between Peyton and Eli. Peyton was a no-brainer, first-ballot Hall of Famer. If enough voters think Eli isn't, that might keep him from getting in until 2026, at the earliest.

Eli Manning is a Hall of Fame finalist, and the man considered the best football coach of all-time, Bill Belichick, weighed in on his chances.

Legendary head coach Bill Belichick weighed in on the Hall of Fame chances for New York Giants QB Eli Manning on Monday night.

NFL legend and current UNC Tar Heels head coach Bill Belichick did more than just say goodbye to Peyton and Eli Manning during his final appearance on Monday night's Manningcast —he also prognosticated the latter's Hall of Fame future.

When you arrive at the answer to that question — which, of course, is the latter — you understand why Manning should join his brother, Peyton, as a first-ballot Hall of Famer.

New York Giants legend Eli Manning is hopeful for a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame but won’t be caught sulking if he fails in his bid.

The Manning brothers wore Belichick's iconic quarter-zip hoodies in honor of his last show this season. Belichick has appeared in the first half of the Manningcast throughout the 2024 season after his 24-year tenure with the New England Patriots ended last year.