An Eli is a unit of measure. 1 Eli equals 3 interceptions. Eli is derived for the NFL Quarterback Eli Manning. He often throws for 3 interceptions in 1 game, as such the act of throwing 3 interception has been dubbed... an Eli. a QB that throws 4 interceptions in one game can be referred to as having thrown for 1.33 Eli's.
by Payton Manning October 06, 2013