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Peyton Now Seeks Advice From Eli

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The Associated Press

Published: January 22, 2008

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Take it from Peyton Manning: He's ready to get some advice from his kid brother.

The quarterbacks spoke Sunday night after Eli Manning led the New York Giants past Green Back 23-20 in the NFC Championship Game. Now the Giants are on a most improbable run to the Super Bowl, which Peyton won last year with the Indianapolis Colts.

"He said I'm past the point where he can give me advice anymore," Eli Manning said Monday, grinning while recalling his phone call with his older brother. "He wants it the other way now. I don't know if I agree with him, but it's great to hear it from him."

The Giants await the New England Patriots, who are 18-0 and seeking a Super Bowl victory to cap a perfect season.

The oddsmakers made New England a 13 1/2 -point favorite. The Giants nearly derailed the Patriots' perfect season in the regular-season finale, losing 38-35. .Eli Manning said Peyton has been a source of strength for him as he struggled before finding his groove in the playoffs.

"My family has been unbelievable, to have someone who after a bad game or anything that happens, they're right by your side. Peyton has been wonderful to me," Manning said.

Giants coach Tom Coughlin said Eli is just getting more credit now for doing what he has been doing all along. "He's in a position where he leads his team to victory. He likes that spot."

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