Game story
In Week 17 of the 2022 NFL season on 2023-01-01, the New York Giants took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 38–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 30 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Jones (New York Giants) paced the passing game, with +10.00 total EPA, and +12.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Jones (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.00 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+16.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: (5:33) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle to 1-P.Campbell to NYG 14 for 49 yards (29-X.McKinney).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| New York Giants | 0 | 30 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Jones · New York Giants · Passing · +10.00 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2 R. James · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.18 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 3 D. Jones · New York Giants · Rushing · +5.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 4 M. Pittman · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 5 D. Bellinger · New York Giants · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 6 M. Breida · New York Giants · Rushing · +2.36 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 7 I. Hodgins · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 8 S. Ehlinger · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Jones — NYG · Passing
D. Jones posted the highest total EPA (+10.00) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Giants's efficiency. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.96 EPA) came from Indianapolis Colts: (1:54) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right intended for 1-P.Campbell INTERCEPTED by 21-L.Collins at NYG 48. 21-L.Collins for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — R. James (D. Jones pass)
- New York Giants — I. Hodgins (D. Jones pass)
- New York Giants — L. Collins
- New York Giants — D. Jones
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Pittman (S. Ehlinger pass)
- New York Giants — D. Jones
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — C. McLaughlin
- Indianapolis Colts — C. McLaughlin
- New York Giants — G. Gano
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NYG 5 (Q1 47:29) — (2:29) 7-C.McLaughlin 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the IND 35 (Q1 47:26) — 7-C.McLaughlin kicks 53 yards from IND 35 to NYG 12. 23-G.Brightwell to NYG 29 for 17 yards (57-J.Domann)..
The second quarter: New York Giants won the period 30–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q2 40:44) — (10:44) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 80-R.James for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 40:38) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; New York Giants found the end zone from the IND 6 (Q2 34:26) — (4:26) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 18-I.Hodgins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 34:21) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 54 (Q2 31:54); New York Giants found the end zone from the IND 15 (Q2 31:45) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the IND 18 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) 9-G.Gano 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the IND 18 (Q3 25:46) — (10:46) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 25:40) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYG 6 (Q3 17:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 4-S.Ehlinger pass short middle to 11-M.Pittman for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-D.Lawrence].; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 17:08) — 7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack..
The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the IND 10 (Q4 12:04) — (12:04) 8-D.Jones left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 11:57) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 50:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle to 1-P.Campbell to NYG 14 for 49 yards (29-X.McKinney).
- New York Giants (Q2 40:44) — (10:44) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 80-R.James for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 31:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right intended for 1-P.Campbell INTERCEPTED by 21-L.Collins at NYG 48. 21-L.Collins for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 47:29) — (2:29) 7-C.McLaughlin 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
- New York Giants (Q2 37:32) — (7:32) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short middle to 82-D.Bellinger to IND 45 for 10 yards (25-R.Thomas).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 31:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right intended for 1-P.Campbell INTERCEPTED by 21-L.Collins at NYG 48. 21-L.Collins for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Giants (Q3 30:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short left to 86-D.Slayton to NYG 31 for 6 yards (58-B.Okereke). FUMBLES (58-B.Okereke), RECOVERED by IND-26-R.McLeod at NYG 30. Officially a pass for 5 yards.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 50:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle to 1-P.Campbell to NYG 14 for 49 yards (29-X.McKinney).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 29:04) — (14:04) 7-C.McLaughlin 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack.
Quarterback report card
D.Jones led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Jones (New York Giants) · 29 dropbacks · 65.5% completion · +12.2% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +10.00 total EPA
- N.Foles (Indianapolis Colts) · 16 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -8.6% CPOE · -0.49 EPA/play · -7.81 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Indianapolis Colts | New York Giants |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.191 | +0.197 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.2% | 60.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.231 | +0.345 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.053 | +0.061 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.197 | +0.191 |
| Defensive success rate | 39.5% | 64.8% |
By the numbers
New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Indianapolis Colts: 9 drives, -13.56 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 9 drives, +14.93 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Giants leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- D. Jones (New York Giants) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- D. Jones (NYG) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- N. Foles (IND) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 47:29 · NYG 5 · Score 3-0
(2:29) 7-C.McLaughlin 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 47:26 · IND 35 · Score 3-0
7-C.McLaughlin kicks 53 yards from IND 35 to NYG 12. 23-G.Brightwell to NYG 29 for 17 yards (57-J.Domann). - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 40:44 · IND 6 · Score 3-6
(10:44) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 80-R.James for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 40:38 · IND 15 · Score 3-7
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 34:26 · IND 6 · Score 3-13
(4:26) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones pass short right to 18-I.Hodgins for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 34:21 · IND 15 · Score 3-14
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 31:54 · NYG 54 · Score 3-20
(1:54) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right intended for 1-P.Campbell INTERCEPTED by 21-L.Collins at NYG 48. 21-L.Collins for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants TD (+7) — Q2 31:45 · IND 15 · Score 3-21
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · IND 18 · Score 3-24
(:05) 9-G.Gano 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 25:46 · IND 18 · Score 3-30
(10:46) (Shotgun) 8-D.Jones left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 25:40 · IND 15 · Score 3-31
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 17:13 · NYG 6 · Score 9-31
(2:13) (Shotgun) 4-S.Ehlinger pass short middle to 11-M.Pittman for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-D.Lawrence]. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 17:08 · NYG 15 · Score 10-31
7-C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-6-M.Haack. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 12:04 · IND 10 · Score 10-37
(12:04) 8-D.Jones left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 11:57 · IND 15 · Score 10-38
9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Indianapolis Colts vs New York Giants?
The New York Giants beat the Indianapolis Colts 38-10 in Week 17, 2022 on 2023-01-01.
What was the final score of Indianapolis Colts vs New York Giants?
The final score was Indianapolis Colts 10, New York Giants 38 (IND 10-38 NYG) in Week 17, 2022 on 2023-01-01.
What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs New York Giants?
Q1: Indianapolis Colts 6, New York Giants 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 0, New York Giants 30; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 7, New York Giants 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 0, New York Giants 7; Final: Indianapolis Colts 10, New York Giants 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs New York Giants?
New York Giants touchdown — R. James (D. Jones pass) (Q2 40:44) New York Giants touchdown — I. Hodgins (D. Jones pass) (Q2 34:26) New York Giants touchdown — L. Collins (Q2 31:54) New York Giants touchdown — D. Jones (Q3 25:46) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pittman (S. Ehlinger pass) (Q3 17:13) New York Giants touchdown — D. Jones (Q4 12:04) Indianapolis Colts field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q1 47:29, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — C. McLaughlin (Q1 47:26, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q2 30:05, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs New York Giants?
D. Jones (New York Giants), 65.5% completion, +12.2% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +10.00 total passing EPA. N. Foles (Indianapolis Colts), 50.0% completion, -8.6% CPOE, -0.49 EPA per dropback, -7.81 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Indianapolis Colts vs New York Giants?
D. Jones (New York Giants) led the game in total EPA with +10.00 on passing plays. across 29 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.96 EPA): (1:54) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right intended for 1-P.Campbell INTERCEPTED by 21-L.Collins at NYG 48. 21-L.Collins for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +16.5%.
Season records after this game
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 4-10 Now 4-11 L
New York Giants
Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W
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