Indianapolis Colts vs. New York Giants: 2024 Week 17 Recap

Game story

In Week 17 of the 2024 NFL season on 2024-12-29, the New York Giants took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 45–33 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 33 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Flacco (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with +11.34 total EPA, and +7.7% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Lock (New York Giants) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +30.57 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+14.2% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Giants changed the game: (8:50) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short right to 1-M.Nabers for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 D. Lock · New York Giants · Passing · +30.57 total EPA · 26 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
2. 2 M. Nabers · New York Giants · Receiving · +14.71 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Flacco · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +11.34 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
4. 4 W. Robinson · New York Giants · Receiving · +10.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
5. 5 A. Pierce · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.97 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.00 EPA/play
6. 6 M. Pittman · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.75 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Slayton · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
8. 8 A. Mitchell · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• New York Giants — M. Nabers (D. Lock pass) (Q1 46:13)
• New York Giants — D. Slayton (D. Lock pass) (Q2 41:41)
• New York Giants — W. Robinson (D. Lock pass) (Q2 36:02)
• Indianapolis Colts — J. Taylor (Q2 30:23)
• New York Giants — I. Smith-Marsette (Q3 30:00)
• Indianapolis Colts — J. Taylor (Q3 26:10)
• Indianapolis Colts — A. Pierce (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 10:57)
• New York Giants — M. Nabers (D. Lock pass) (Q4 8:50)
• Indianapolis Colts — M. Pittman (J. Flacco pass) (Q4 6:43)
• New York Giants — D. Lock (Q4 3:05)

Field goals

• Indianapolis Colts — M. Gay (Q1 48:48)
• Indianapolis Colts — M. Gay (Q2 39:29)
• New York Giants — G. Gano (Q4 2:24)
• New York Giants — G. Gano (Q4 2:20)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NYG 13 (Q1 48:48) — (3:48) 7-M.Gay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; New York Giants found the end zone from the IND 31 (Q1 46:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short right to 1-M.Nabers for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 46:05) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 16–14. New York Giants found the end zone from the IND 32 (Q2 41:41) — (11:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short middle to 86-D.Slayton for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 41:32) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the NYG 11 (Q2 39:29) — (9:29) 7-M.Gay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; New York Giants found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q2 36:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short right to 17-W.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 35:55) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYG 3 (Q2 30:23) — (:23) 28-J.Taylor left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYG 15 (Q2 30:20) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Giants found the end zone from the IND 35 (Q3 30:00) — 7-M.Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to NYG 0. 87-I.Smith-Marsette for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 29:48) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYG 26 (Q3 26:10) — (11:10) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor right guard for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 26:03) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 20–13. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYG 13 (Q4 10:57) — (10:57) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short right to 14-A.Pierce for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants found the end zone from the IND 59 (Q4 8:50) — (8:50) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short right to 1-M.Nabers for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 8:39) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYG 7 (Q4 6:43); Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 6:38) — 7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; New York Giants found the end zone from the IND 5 (Q4 3:05) — (3:05) 2-D.Lock scrambles left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 2:57) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the IND 12 (Q4 2:24) — (2:24) 9-G.Gano 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the NYG 35 (Q4 2:20) — 9-G.Gano kicks 65 yards from NYG 35 to end zone, Touchback to the IND 30..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• New York Giants (Q4 8:50) — (8:50) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short right to 1-M.Nabers for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.2% · EPA +5.15]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q1 56:41) — (11:41) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass deep right intended for 81-M.Alie-Cox INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Belton at NYG 6. 24-D.Belton to NYG 6 for no gain (81-M.Alie-Cox). [WPA -12.9% · EPA -3.65]
• New York Giants (Q1 46:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short right to 1-M.Nabers for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.8% · EPA +4.58]
• New York Giants (Q4 4:48) — (4:48) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short middle to 17-W.Robinson to IND 9 for 35 yards (44-Z.Franklin, 40-J.Jones). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.46]
• New York Giants (Q1 48:09) — (3:09) (Shotgun) 29-T.Tracy right tackle ran ob at IND 27 for 40 yards (32-J.Blackmon). [WPA +10.3% · EPA +2.96]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:57) — (2:57) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short right intended for 83-K.Granson INTERCEPTED by 22-A.Phillips at IND 42. 22-A.Phillips to IND 17 for 25 yards (79-B.Raimann). [WPA -4.0% · EPA -5.77]
• New York Giants (Q3 30:00) — 7-M.Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to NYG 0. 87-I.Smith-Marsette for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +5.53]
• New York Giants (Q4 8:50) — (8:50) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short right to 1-M.Nabers for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.2% · EPA +5.15]
• New York Giants (Q1 46:13) — (1:13) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short right to 1-M.Nabers for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.8% · EPA +4.58]

Quarterback report card

J.Flacco led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• J.Flacco (Indianapolis Colts) · 44 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · +7.7% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +11.34 total EPA
• D.Lock (New York Giants) · 26 dropbacks · 65.4% completion · +10.7% CPOE · +1.18 EPA/play · +30.57 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

New York Giants held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.26 vs +0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, +7.05 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• New York Giants: 13 drives, +19.67 total EPA, 7 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. Lock (New York Giants) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• J. Flacco (IND) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
• D. Lock (NYG) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 48:48 · NYG 13 · Score 3-0
   (3:48) 7-M.Gay 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
2. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 46:13 · IND 31 · Score 3-6
   (1:13) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short right to 1-M.Nabers for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 46:05 · IND 15 · Score 3-7
   9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
4. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 41:41 · IND 32 · Score 3-13
   (11:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short middle to 86-D.Slayton for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 41:32 · IND 15 · Score 3-14
   9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
6. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 39:29 · NYG 11 · Score 6-14
   (9:29) 7-M.Gay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
7. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 36:02 · IND 5 · Score 6-20
   (6:02) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short right to 17-W.Robinson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 35:55 · IND 15 · Score 6-21
   9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
9. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 30:23 · NYG 3 · Score 12-21
   (:23) 28-J.Taylor left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Indianapolis Colts TD (+7) — Q2 30:20 · NYG 15 · Score 13-21
    7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
11. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 30:00 · IND 35 · Score 13-27
    7-M.Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to NYG 0. 87-I.Smith-Marsette for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 29:48 · IND 15 · Score 13-28
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
13. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 26:10 · NYG 26 · Score 19-28
    (11:10) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor right guard for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
14. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 26:03 · NYG 15 · Score 20-28
    7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
15. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 10:57 · NYG 13 · Score 26-28
    (10:57) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short right to 14-A.Pierce for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 8:50 · IND 59 · Score 26-34
    (8:50) (Shotgun) 2-D.Lock pass short right to 1-M.Nabers for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 8:39 · IND 15 · Score 26-35
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
18. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 6:43 · NYG 7 · Score 32-35
    (6:43) (Shotgun) 15-J.Flacco pass short right to 11-M.Pittman for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ** Injury Update: NYG-27-J.Pinnock has returned to the game.
19. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 6:38 · NYG 15 · Score 33-35
    7-M.Gay extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
20. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q4 3:05 · IND 5 · Score 33-41
    (3:05) 2-D.Lock scrambles left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
21. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q4 2:57 · IND 15 · Score 33-42
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
22. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 2:24 · IND 12 · Score 33-45
    (2:24) 9-G.Gano 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
23. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 2:20 · NYG 35 · Score 33-45
    9-G.Gano kicks 65 yards from NYG 35 to end zone, Touchback to the IND 30.