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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012. Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press
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New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter of an NFL football game in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012. Mark J. Terrill, Associated Press
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New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin, right, talks with quarterback Eli Manning during the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in San Francisco, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012. Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press
By Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Opposing defenses are not only having a tough time stopping Eli Manning this season, they are barely touching the New York Giants quarterback,

The two-time Super Bowl MVP has been sacked a league-low five times through the first six games of the season, and he's been hit only 11 times — total.

Even more impressive heading into Sunday's game against Washington (3-3) is this: The offensive line has not allowed Manning to be sacked in the last three games.

Manning can't explain the recent run, but he is not complaining.

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"They're playing great," Manning said. "We're running the ball well, the pass protection has been good, and the receivers have been getting open."

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