New York
Giants
8-2
34
FINAL
13
Indianapolis
Colts
9-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New York Giants topped the Indianapolis Colts with a decisive 34-13 victory in Week 12 of the 2026 season. This matchup proved crucial for both teams, as the Giants solidified their playoff aspirations while the Colts struggled to keep pace in the competitive standings.
Jaxson Dart was the standout for the Giants, throwing for 338 yards and one touchdown, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Tyreek Hill was a dynamic target, racking up an impressive 192 receiving yards, making critical catches that kept drives alive and put points on the board. Meanwhile, Jonathan Taylor led the Colts' ground attack with 86 rushing yards, but it was not enough to match the Giants' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Giants made their presence felt, particularly through Brian Burns, who recorded 1.5 sacks, disrupting the Colts' offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Giants forced a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and shift the momentum in their favor. Despite CJ Allen's eight tackles for the Colts, the defensive efforts were unable to contain the Giants' explosive plays, ultimately leading to the Colts' defeat.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 45 | 25 | 338 | 1 | 1 | 77.8 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 38 | 11 | 134 | 0 | 3 | 8.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 13 | 86 | 6.6 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 22 | 55 | 2.5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 6 | 27 | 4.5 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson Sr | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 9 | 192 | 21.3 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 5 | 89 | 17.8 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 0 | 14 | 3 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 14 | 2 |
| Demond Claiborne | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 1 |
| Darius Slayton | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Patrick Ricard | FB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Korie Black | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-Britt | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson Adebo | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Austin Ajiake | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arden Key | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chauncey Golston | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 46 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 55 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

