"how can anyone defend his play lately"
I cant either.
Its not being 2 face to criticize Eli's play as of late. Even is body language looks bummy and it is affecting the offense. Plus, he has been crazy inaccurate; throwing hi, behind or just complete ducks. These fans that feel like Eli should be left alone and given a pat on the back have got to be crazy. Its not right to be a Championship team with an "Elte" QB and look this bad and lose to middling Cincy team when the Eagles and Cowboys are playing each other when the G had a 2 game lead in the DIV. They wont step up until the record is 6 and 6 which is sad.