New York
Giants
6-4
29
FINAL
51
Indianapolis
Colts
9-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Indianapolis Colts put on a dominant performance in Week 12, defeating the New York Giants 51-29. With playoff implications on the line, the Colts showcased their offensive firepower, solidifying their position in the race for postseason glory.
J.J. McCarthy had an impressive outing for the Giants, throwing for 340 yards and four touchdowns, proving to be a bright spot in an otherwise challenging game for New York. However, it was Jonathan Taylor who stole the show for Indianapolis, racking up 128 rushing yards and playing a pivotal role in the Colts' high-scoring affair. Malik Nabers also made significant contributions for the Giants, leading the receiving corps with 126 yards.
While the Giants struggled to contain the Colts' offensive onslaught, the turning point came late in the first half when A.J. Haulcy intercepted a pass, halting a potential Giants drive. DeForest Buckner added to the defensive effort with a sack, helping to keep the pressure on McCarthy throughout the game. The Colts' defense may not have been the standout unit of the night, but their timely plays were crucial in sealing the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 36 | 21 | 58% | 340 | 4 | 3 | 92.3 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 19 | 11 | 58% | 265 | 3 | 1 | 120.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 18 | 128 | 7.1 | 23 | 2 | 53 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 1 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Nabers | WR | 7 | 126 | 18.0 | 31 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Christian Watson | WR | 2 | 118 | 59.0 | 65 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 5 | 90 | 18.0 | 27 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 5 | 69 | 13.8 | 43 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Deion Burks | WR | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 10 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 11 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Xavier Gipson | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 14 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Theo Johnson | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 10 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Johnny Wilson | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deonte Banks | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Korie Black | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Kelly | WILL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Burns | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Walley | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ Allen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Carlies | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaiir Elam | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce Gardner | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremaine Edmunds | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 3 | 3 | 6 | 56 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

