The competitive spirit between Tom Brady and Eli Manning remains lively, even off the football field. Their recent exchange on social media, sparked by Brady's Thanksgiving weekend Instagram post, showcases their ongoing, good-natured rivalry.
Brady shared photos from his holiday, including a shirtless picture of a fish he caught, adding a comment about the warmer weather compared to the snowy Bills-49ers game. Manning, never one to miss a jab, responded on X (formerly Twitter) with a photo of his own impressive catch, jokingly downplaying Brady's fish as a "cute minnow."
Brady, having lost two Super Bowls to Manning's Giants, cleverly retorted by referencing the iconic helmet catch by David Tyree in Super Bowl XLII, which secured a victory for the Giants against the then-undefeated Patriots. He quipped, "You use a helmet to catch that one too?"
Their playful banter continued, highlighting their contrasting Super Bowl experiences. While Brady is widely regarded as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time, Manning holds a special place for his clutch performances, especially against Brady. This back-and-forth is a continuation of their friendly rivalry, which Brady even brought up during his recent Fox broadcast of the Giants-Cowboys Thanksgiving game.
As Brady's Hall of Fame induction is all but certain, Manning's candidacy is currently under consideration, adding another layer to their intertwined legacies.
