New York
Giants
0-0
31
FINAL
32
Indianapolis
Colts
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the New York Giants, 32-31, in a game that showcased playoff implications for both teams. With this victory, the Colts solidified their position in the playoff race, while the Giants face increased pressure to turn their season around.
Daniel Jones led the Colts' offense with an impressive 279 passing yards, keeping the chains moving and delivering crucial plays. Jaxson Dart put on a solid performance for the Giants, throwing for two touchdowns, while Joe Mixon contributed significantly on the ground with 94 rushing yards. Theo Johnson emerged as a reliable target, racking up 98 receiving yards to help keep New York competitive.
Defensively, the Colts made pivotal plays that ultimately impacted the outcome. CJ Allen’s five total tackles anchored the defense, but it was Sauce Gardner's two interceptions that proved critical, halting New York's momentum at key moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Gardner picked off Dart, allowing the Colts to maintain their slim lead and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jones | QB | 28 | 13 | 279 | 2 | 3 | 66.5 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 28 | 15 | 262 | 2 | 2 | 79.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mixon | HB | 19 | 94 | 4.9 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 15 | 77 | 5.1 | 2 | 19 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 4 | 13 | 3.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theo Johnson | TE | 3 | 98 | 32.7 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 85 | 42.5 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 4 | 70 | 17.5 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Tyler Warren | TE | 3 | 59 | 19.7 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 2 | 39 | 19.5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Nick Westbrook-Ikhine | WR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Alec Pierce | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Hunter Wohler | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Boettcher | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shelby Harris | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daniel Scott | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Akeem Davis-Gaither | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grover Stewart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte Banks | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Owens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 27 |
| Dominic Zvada | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 53 |
| Jordan Stout | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

