If the Patriots don’t enter Super Bowl XLII undefeated, how does that impact Eli’s legacy/HOF potential?

With Eli Manning being eligible for the HOF this year, there’s some serious debate taking placing about his legacy. Some say he’s a sure fire first ballot, others say he’s HOF material but should wait a few years, and a third group says he shouldn’t be in the HOF at all.

Let’s say New England instead finishes 14-2, with losses to Baltimore and Indianapolis.

Everything else stays the same.