NFL Fathers Day: The 5 Best Dad-Son Combos Ever

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 21: Chris Long #56 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates with his son Waylon James Long and his father and former NFL player Howie Long after defeating the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 21, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Minnesota Vikings 38-7. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 12: Former NFL player Peyton Manning and NY Giants, NFL player Eli Manning attend the Annual Charity Day hosted by Cantor Fitzgerald, BGC and GFI at Cantor Fitzgerald on September 12, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Cantor Fitzgerald) /

#1: The Mannings

There was never much of a contest in this one. The true First Family of football was an remains the Mannings. Archie was the man who started it all when he arrived in New Orleans in 1971. Despite playing on a hopeless team, he made two Pro Bowls and got it to its first non-losing season in franchise history.

It would be his sons though that would elevate the mantle to unimaginable heights. Peyton became the gold standard of quarterback in NFL history. He owns all the major passing records, claimed five MVP awards, went to four Super Bowls and won two of them with two different teams.

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If that weren’t enough, the youngest Manning ascended to great heights too. Eli is the all-time New York Giants passing leader and holds two Super Bowl MVP honor. His odds of reaching the Hall of Fame should be all but secure. Nobody else can touch this legacy.

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