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NFL world reacts to Eli Manning trolling Falcons legend Matt Ryan
TL;DR
Eli Manning trolled Matt Ryan on social media, referencing his Super Bowl wins. Fans debated the quarterbacks' legacies, with many arguing Ryan's overall performance was superior despite Manning's championships.
Key points
- Eli Manning trolled Matt Ryan on social media
- Manning has two Super Bowl championships
- Ryan retired with more passing yards and touchdowns
- Fans debated their legacies and performances
- Ryan is now the Falcons' president of football operations
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Eli ManningMatt Ryan
Atlanta FalconsNew York Giants
Before he took over as the Atlanta Falcons president of football, Matt Ryan spent 14 seasons as the team's starting quarterback. Ryan was a model of consistency for over a decade, even securing the league MVP award in 2016, but he's still haunted by the team's Super Bowl loss to the New England Patriots. Super Bowl rings tend to change the way we view certain quarterbacks, and former New York Giants QB Eli Manning is the best living example of this phenomenon. Manning, the former No. 1 overall pick, led the Giants to two Super Bowl championships but was fairly average for much of his career. Both Ryan and Manning started exactly 234 games. Ryan retired with 62,792 passing yards, 381 touchdowns and 183 interceptions for a career passer rating of 93.6. Manning posted similar numbers - 57,023 passing yards and 366 touchdowns, but tossed 244 interceptions and had a passer rating of 84.1. One might argue that Ryan was a better quarterback than Manning, but those Super Bowl rings hold a lot of weight. When a fan on social media made this claim on Tuesday, Manning was quick to respond. "I will ponder this while I play with my rings," the former Giants quarterback retorted. However, NFL fans fired back at Manning, with many claiming Ryan's body of work was superior, despite his lack of rings.
NFL fans weigh in on Matt Ryan-Eli Manning debate
— Carrie (@carrielynnxox) April 22, 2026 You wish you were as talented as Matt Ryan. You were just lucky with HOF Defenses
— B17 Bomber 15 More Wins (@B17Fortres) April 23, 2026 Ponder leading the league in interceptions 3Xs and throwing the 3rd most since 1980. Then kneel and thank God for Strahan, Tuck, Osi, and JPP. You're a. 500 QB. Matt was 15 games over while having only 1 good defense his entire career. He was better.
— Ivan Johnson Jr. Jr. • F.I.L.A. (@jordan23atl) April 22, 2026 Damn.🤣
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) April 21, 2026 You led the league in picks 3 times but I’m not gonna send the blitz cause you beat Tom Brady twice in the Bowl. Watch your damn mouth speaking on Matty Ice tho.
Q&A
What did Eli Manning say to Matt Ryan on social media?
Eli Manning responded to a fan's claim about Ryan's superiority by saying, 'I will ponder this while I play with my rings.'
How do Eli Manning and Matt Ryan's career statistics compare?
Both quarterbacks started 234 games, with Ryan accumulating 62,792 passing yards and 381 touchdowns, while Manning had 57,023 yards and 366 touchdowns.
Why is Matt Ryan's legacy debated compared to Eli Manning's?
The debate centers around Manning's two Super Bowl victories versus Ryan's impressive career statistics and consistency as a quarterback.
What is Matt Ryan's current role with the Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan is now the president of football operations for the Atlanta Falcons after retiring from playing.