The New York Giants entered Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts knowing a win would punch their first ticket to the playoffs since 2016. They also knew there was some wiggle room if other games went their way.
But they left nothing up to chance.
In their most dominant performance of the last several years, the Giants completely dismantled the Colts from the opening whistle to the final whistle.
Quarterback Daniel Jones led the way with the most inspired performance of his entire career. He would not be denied and accounted for 268 total yards and four touchdowns.
The MetLife Stadium crowd went ballistic for 60 full minutes and were rewarded with the statement performance the organization desperately needed.
With the win, the Giants improve to 9-6-1 on the season, secure the No. 6 seed in the NFC Playoffs, and will finish with an above .500 record.
Final score: Giants 38, Colts 10
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
| Giants | 0 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 38 |
| Colts | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
Keys to the game
- The Giants out-gained the Colts, 394 to 252.
- New York won time of possession, 31:36 to 28:24.
- The Colts were penalized seven times for 60 yards (Giants 3 for 20).
- The Giants did not surrender a sack (recorded two).
- Landon Collins had a pick-6.
It was over when...
Early in the third quarter, quarterback Daniel Jones scored on an 18-yard designed scramble to put the Giants up 31-3. It was an emphasis touchdown and far more than the Colts and their struggling offense could overcome.
The dagger touchdown capped off a six-play, 62-yard drive in which Jones accounted for every yard gained.
Players of the game
- QB Daniel Jones (268 total yards, 4 TD)
- WR Richie James Jr. (7 rec. on 7 targets, 76 yards, 1 TD)
- LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (5 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 PD, 1 QB hit, 1 sack)
Injuries
Late in the second quarter, cornerback Darnay Holmes made a tackle along the sideline and landed awkwardly on the yardstick. One play later, he made a tackle in the backfield and lay on the turf in obvious pain. He later returned.
What's next?
Head coach Brian Daboll will hold a Zoom call with the team’s beat writers on Monday afternoon before a few players are also made available.
Big Blue will return to practice on Wednesday ahead of a Week 18 game against the Philadelphia Eagles next weekend (TBD) at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kickoff is also TBD.
