Eli Manning vs. Tom Brady: Which QB Do I Trust Most on Super Bowl's Final Drive?

Both Tom Brady and Eli Manning have proven themselves as outstanding NFL quarterbacks. Both have won Super Bowls and both have shown they can handle themselves late in games. But when the rubber hits the road, we prefer the guy who has been dominant for years to the guy who has been shaky until recently. 

Brady has won three Super Bowls and five AFC championships since taking over as New England's starting quarterback during the 2001 season. His career numbers are phenomenal as he has thrown for 39,979 yards, 300 touchdowns and 115 interceptions, and has a 96.4 career quarterback rating.

On the other sideline during Super Bowl XLVI will be Manning, who has begun to establish himself as one of the NFL's top signal-callers. Since taking over under center for the New York Giants in 2004, Manning has thrown for 27,579 yards, with 185 touchdowns and 129 interceptions. His career passer rating of 82.1 is just average, though this year he did have a much better season.

The simple fact is that while Manning has been excellent in the clutch this season, I will take the guy who has been phenomenal for years.

Brady has three Super Bowl titles, and is a two-time Super Bowl MVP. If he happens to win a fourth title this season, he will join elite company, as only Terry Bradshaw and Joe Montana have four Super Bowl rings. 

I think Manning has done amazing things with the Giants this season, but I just can't take him over Brady, who has been so fantastic over the past decade.

If Super Bowl XLVI comes down to the wire, I think Brady will be the more reliable quarterback in a tight spot or on a final drive.