New York
Giants
8-2
21
FINAL
45
Indianapolis
Colts
8-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 12 matchup, the Indianapolis Colts topped the New York Giants with a commanding final score of 45-21. This victory not only boosts the Colts' playoff aspirations but also highlights their explosive offensive capabilities in the 2026 season.
Quarterback Daniel Jones was instrumental for Indianapolis, throwing for 335 yards and securing two touchdown passes. He was well-supported by running back Jonathan Taylor, who rushed for an impressive 166 yards, effectively dominating the ground game. Wide receiver Alec Pierce also made a significant impact, racking up 125 receiving yards, showcasing the Colts' multifaceted offensive attack.
The Colts' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, with DeForest Buckner leading the charge with four total tackles, including two sacks that disrupted the Giants' offensive rhythm. A.J. Haulcy's interception further highlighted their defensive prowess, stifling any momentum the Giants attempted to build. The turning point came midway through the third quarter when Buckner's second sack led to a turnover, allowing the Colts to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones | QB | 14 | 9 | 64% | 335 | 2 | 0 | 147.3 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 18 | 8 | 44% | 105 | 0 | 4 | 23.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 18 | 166 | 9.2 | 25 | 3 | 50 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 17 | 120 | 7.1 | 35 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 6 | 77 | 12.8 | 13 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Daniel Jones | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Pierce | WR | 3 | 125 | 41.7 | 10 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | WR | 2 | 110 | 55.0 | 36 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 8 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | 15 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 12 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 10 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Darnell Mooney | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jason Pinnock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Wohler | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Curry | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 24 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

