Eli Manning continues to be clutch in 4th quarter

(CBS) - Aaron Rodgers is having the season of a lifetime. Drew Brees is chasing records like it's going out of style. Tim Tebow is, well, Tim Tebow. But in this so-called Year of the Quarterback, the one story everyone seems to be missing is the incredible fourth quarter play of New York Giants QB Eli Manning. In a 37-34 comeback win over the Dallas Cowboys, Manning led his team to two fourth quarter touchdowns in the final 3:14 of the game. It was Manning's sixth fourth quarter comeback of the season.

The Giants quarterback has taken flack this season for publicly considering himself an "elite" QB. But as the Giants continue to pursue a playoff spot, Manning's performance is too good - and too clutch - to ignore. Manning has racked up 14 fourth quarter touchdown passes this season. That ties an NFL record held by Johnny Unitas and older brother Peyton Manning - elite company for any quarterback.

Manning seems to have also mastered the art of MVP humility. After the win in Dallas, Manning told reporters, "It won't mean anything unless we finish the season strong. That's the mindset. We can't relax now or feel great about ourselves."

No matter what he says, it must feel great on some level to beat their NFC East rivals and playoff spot competitors the Cowboys. Then again, maybe it's par for the course. Manning has never lost when playing in Cowboys Stadium.

Pete Prisco of CBSSports.com thinks if this were any other year, Manning would be in contention for league MVP. Of course, being the Year of the Quarterback, Manning is mostly flying under the radar. But with yet another fourth quarter comeback, and his third 400+ yard game of the season, Manning won't avoid the spotlight for long.