New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning set out last year to prove he belonged in the same "elite" category as his older brother, Peyton.
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The next frontier for the two-time Super Bowl champion? Proving he has the same comedic chops as the four-time NFL MVP.
Eli Manning will host "Saturday Night Live" on May 5 with musical guest Rihanna, the NBC show announced Saturday night before a commercial break.
Peyton Manning previously hosted the New York-based show in 2007, after he led the Indianapolis Colts to a Super Bowl XLI victory over the Chicago Bears. Eli Manning made an appearance in the opening monologue of the episode.
