The Indianapolis Colts (7-8) remain alive for a playoff berth – albeit barely – as they prepare to take the field at MetLife Stadium Sunday against the New York Giants (2-13).
A spot in the playoffs remains possible in part because the Colts outlasted the Tennessee Titans, 38-30, last Sunday. Indy attempted only 11 passes but rushed for a franchise-record 355 yards. Jonathan Taylor led the attack with 218 yards rushing and 3 TDs.
The Giants were routed 34-7 by Michael Penix and the Falcons in Atlanta last weekend. The rookie out of Washington threw for 202 yards in his debut as Atlanta’s starting signal-caller.
Indianapolis will be eliminated from postseason consideration if they lose to the Giants or if the Rams and Broncos win. The Giants have lost 10 straight. Should they fail to win again this weekend at home they will be the first team in NFL history to finish 0-9 at home.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a few sweats.
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Game details and how to watch Colts at Giants
· Date: December 29, 2024
· Time: 1 PM ET
· Site: MetLife Stadium
· City: East Rutherford, NJ
· TV/Streaming: FOX
Latest Game Odds for Colts at Giants
The latest odds courtesy of DraftKings:
· Moneyline: Indianapolis Colts (-440), New York Giants (+340)
· Spread: Colts -7.5
· Total: 40.5
Expert picks & predictions for Colts at Giants
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- Moneyline: NBC Sports is staying away from a play on the Moneyline
- Spread: NBC Sports is leaning towards a play on the Giants ATS in this game.
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Colts at Giants: Stats and Betting Trends
· The Colts are 9-6 against the spread this season.
· The Colts are 7-7-1 to the OVER this season.
· The Colts have won their last 5 games against teams with losing records.
· The average total game score (49.2) in the Colts’ last 5 games is OVER the current Total for this game (40.5).
· The Giants are 4-11 against the spread this season.
· The Giants are 5-10 to the OVER this season.
· The Giants are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog.
Quarterback Matchup for Colts at Giants
· Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Richardson – threw just 11 passes last week in the win over Tennessee. Completed 7 for 131 yards with 1 TD and 1 INT. Has thrown 5 picks and 3 TDs in the last 3 games.
· New York Giants: Drew Lock – was 22-39 for 210 yards last week in a 34-7 loss to the Falcons. Has averaged just over 5 yards per attempt in his last 3 appearances.
Colts at Giants Injury Report
· Indianapolis LB E.J. Speed (knee) did not practice this week and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· Indianapolis QB Anthony Richardson (back) did not practice this week and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· Indianapolis LB Jaylon Carlies (shoulder) did not practice this week and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· Indianapolis TE Mo Alie-Cox (toe) did not practice this week and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· New York DT Armon Watts (shoulder) was limited in practice and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· New York DL Jordon Riley (knee) was limited in practice and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· New York CB Andru Phillips (knee) was limited in practice and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· New York QB Drew Lock (shoulder) was limited in practice and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· New York DL Jermaine Eluemunor (wrist) was limited in practice and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· New York S Dane Belton (knee) was limited in practice and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· New York RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (ankle) did not practice this week and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· New York CB Greg Stroman (shoulder) did not practice this week and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· New York C John Michael Schmitz (ankle) did not practice this week and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· New York WR Malik Nabers (toe) did not practice this week and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· New York LB Micah McFadden (neck) did not practice this week and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· New York S Raheem Layne (knee) did not practice this week and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
· New York NT Cary Durden (shoulder) did not practice this week and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
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