The Colts did not play well for much of the first half, particularly on defense. But Indianapolis was able to get into the end zone just before the end of the second quarter to make the score 21-13, Giants, at halftime.
New York’s Drew Lock threw three touchdown passes in the first 30 minutes, completing 7-of-8 passes for 153 yards. He currently is carrying a perfect 158.3 passer rating.
Malik Nabers caught four passes for 103 yards, going over 1,000 yards receiving in his rookie season. With Tyrone Tracy’s 47 yards rushing, Nabers and Tracy became the first rookie duo since 2006 to have at least 1,000 yards from scrimmage. They are only the third rookie duo in league history to accomplish that feat.
New York is averaging 10.5 yards per play.
While the Colts got two field goals from Matt Gay — who also missed a 54-yard attempt wide right — they finally got into the end zone late in the second quarter. Down 21-6, the Colts went for it on fourth-and-5 deep in Indianapolis territory and got it with a Joe Flacco 6-yard completion to tight end Kylen Granson.
Jonathan Taylor was able to put the ball in the box with a 3-yard TD run.
Starting for the injured Anthony Richardson, Flacco is 14-of-22 for 157 yards with an interception. Taylor has 56 yards on 18 carries.
Should this score hold, it would have significant implications in the AFC playoff race and the 2025 NFL Draft order. The Colts need at least two wins to stay alive, and there is absolutely a path for them to reach the postseason. The Giants currently own the No. 1 overall pick, but a win on Sunday would change that.
New York will receive the second-half kickoff.
