Eli Manning
 

His team didn't make the playoffs, but Eli Manning made a huge contribution to Super Bowl 50 in an expected way: By becoming meme fodder for the entire Internet.

As his brother's team scored a touchdown late in the game that all but sealed a Broncos championship, the entire Manning family suite erupted in applause -- except for Eli, who looked as sad as ever.

Viewers quickly made the half-joking assumption that he was dismayed by brother Peyton's success. Peyton was en route to winning his second Super Bowl, which would tie him with Eli, which was one of the few measurable ways in which Eli had an upper hand on his big bro.

But TMZ caught up with Eli in the airport, and he insists he wasn't glum.

"I was just focused on whether they'd go for two and the defense had to step up and make some stops," Eli says.

TMZ Sports

Eli makes a fair point -- the game wasn't completely over, even if many people assumed it was. This revelation is sure to disappoint fans of the Manning family and its genetic resting sad face.

But while Peyton is likely to ride off into the sunset, we still have several years of Eli's frowns to carry us on through.

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Denver Broncos Celebrate Win In Super Bowl 50

 

Broncos Win Super Bowl 50

Von Miller is MVP after forcing two critical fumbles.

 

Broncos Win Super Bowl 50

John Elway has now won Super Bowl as quarterback and executive

 

Broncos Win Super Bowl 50

Peyton Manning is first quarterback to win Super Bowls with two teams.

 

Broncos Win Super Bowl 50

Chris Harris, Shiloh Keo and Antonio Smith reflect on the moment.

 

Broncos Win Super Bowl 50

That photographer had better watch out for Michael Schofield.

 

Broncos Win Super Bowl 50

Lerentee McCray hugs DeMarcus Ware.

 

Broncos Win Super Bowl 50

Virgil Green exults.

 

Broncos Win Super Bowl 50

Owen Daniels opened the game with an 18-yard reception.

 

Broncos Win Super Bowl 50

Cody Latimer is ready to party.

 

Broncos Win Super Bowl 50

Von Miller is in the center of the action again.

 

Broncos Win Super Bowl 50

Coach Gary Kubiak gets the championship soaking.

 

Broncos Win Super Bowl 50

Final: Denver 24, Carolina 10.

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