Quick answer
- Winner
- Indianapolis Colts
- Final score
- Indianapolis Colts 28–27 New York Giants
- Halftime
- New York Giants 17–7 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Manning
- Top passer
- A. Luck
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:39) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 87-S.Shepard to IND 7 for 55 yards (29-M.…
- Game date
- 2018-12-23
Game summary
The Indianapolis Colts beat the New York Giants 28–27 on 2018-12-23, overcoming New York Giants's 17–7 halftime lead. E. Manning posted a game-high +19.03 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Giants | 14 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 27 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYGNew York Giants
(8:16) 68-B.Mihalik reported in as eligible. 26-S.Barkley left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(1:49) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 82-S.Simonson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(4:12) 21-N.Hines up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
(1:15) 2-A.Rosas 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(7:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 15-D.Inman for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
(3:46) (No Huddle) 10-E.Manning left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(:36) (Shotgun) 25-M.Mack left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
(9:24) 2-A.Rosas 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
(:59) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 80-C.Rogers for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 8:16TD Saquon BarkleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 6-0
(8:16) 68-B.Mihalik reported in as eligible. 26-S.Barkley left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 8:11XP ARA. RosasPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 7-0
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 1:49TD SSS. SimonsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 3
- Score
- 13-0
(1:49) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 82-S.Simonson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q1 1:41XP ARA. RosasPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 14-0
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 4:12TD NHN. HinesPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 14-6
(4:12) 21-N.Hines up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 4:09XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 14-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q2 1:15FG ARA. RosasPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 22
- Score
- 17-7
(1:15) 2-A.Rosas 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 7:42TD DID. InmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 2
- Score
- 17-13
(7:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 15-D.Inman for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 7:38XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 17-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 3:46TD EME. ManningPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 23-14
(3:46) (No Huddle) 10-E.Manning left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q3 3:42XP ARA. RosasPoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 15
- Score
- 24-14
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 0:36TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYG 3
- Score
- 24-20
(:36) (Shotgun) 25-M.Mack left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 0:32XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 24-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
- NYGNew York Giants
Q4 9:24FG ARA. RosasPoints+3
- Yard line
- IND 9
- Score
- 27-21
(9:24) 2-A.Rosas 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:59TD Casey RogersPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYG 1
- Score
- 27-27
(:59) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 80-C.Rogers for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 0:55XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYG 15
- Score
- 27-28
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1E. Manning · New York Giants · Passing · +19.03 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 2A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +16.21 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 3
Sterling Shepard · New York Giants · Receiving · +10.97 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play - 4T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +8.58 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 5
Evan Engram · New York Giants · Receiving · +8.12 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play - 6Casey Rogers · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.38 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 7D. Inman · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +5.56 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 8N. Hines · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
E. Manning — NYG · Passing
E. Manning posted the highest total EPA (+19.03) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.
E. Manning's top snap (+5.38 EPA): (2:39) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 87-S.Shepard to IND 7 for 55 yards (29-M.Hooker).
Quarterback report card
A. Luck led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 51 dropbacks · 60.8% completion · +3.4% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +16.21 total EPA
- E. Manning (New York Giants) · 35 dropbacks · 71.4% completion · +10.4% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +19.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Giants | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.206 | +0.167 |
| Offensive success rate | 47.0% | 50.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.544 | +0.318 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.098 | -0.072 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.167 | -0.206 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.0% | 53.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Giants +0.21, Indianapolis Colts +0.17) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Giants: +0.21 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: +0.17 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +14.03 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Giants: 10 drives, +17.14 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Giants — Saquon Barkley
- New York Giants — S. Simonson (E. Manning pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — N. Hines
- Indianapolis Colts — D. Inman (A. Luck pass)
- New York Giants — E. Manning
- Indianapolis Colts — Marlon Mack
- Indianapolis Colts — Casey Rogers (A. Luck pass)
Field goals
- New York Giants — A. Rosas
- New York Giants — A. Rosas
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Giants won the period 14–0. New York Giants found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q1 8:16) — (8:16) 68-B.Mihalik reported in as eligible. 26-S.Barkley left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 8:11) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; New York Giants found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q1 1:49) — (1:49) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 82-S.Simonson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q1 1:41) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q2 4:12) — (4:12) 21-N.Hines up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 4:09) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the IND 22 (Q2 1:15) — (1:15) 2-A.Rosas 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q3 7:42) — (7:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 15-D.Inman for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 7:38) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.; New York Giants found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 3:46) — (3:46) (No Huddle) 10-E.Manning left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q3 3:42) — 2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYG 3 (Q3 0:36) — (:36) (Shotgun) 25-M.Mack left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 0:32) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the IND 9 (Q4 9:24) — (9:24) 2-A.Rosas 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 0:59) — (:59) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 80-C.Rogers for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 0:55) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Giants (Q4 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle intended for 18-B.Fowler INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Hooker at IND 35. 29-M.Hooker to IND 42 for 7 yards.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:38) — (1:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 13-T.Hilton to NYG 8 for 12 yards (31-M.Thomas) [95-B.Hill].
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 2:05) — (2:05) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 21-N.Hines to NYG 15 for 28 yards (58-T.Davis).
- New York Giants (Q1 11:08) — (11:08) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep middle to 87-S.Shepard to IND 25 for 17 yards (31-Q.Wilson).
- New York Giants (Q1 2:39) — (2:39) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 87-S.Shepard to IND 7 for 55 yards (29-M.Hooker).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Giants (Q1 2:39) — (2:39) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 87-S.Shepard to IND 7 for 55 yards (29-M.Hooker).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 12:35) — (12:35) 12-A.Luck pass deep right INTERCEPTED by 35-C.Riley at NYG -4. Touchback.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 10:30) — (10:30) 62-L.Clark reported in as eligible. 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 13-T.Hilton pushed ob at NYG 17 for 55 yards (35-C.Riley).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q3 2:54) — (2:54) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass deep right to 15-D.Inman to NYG 43 for 29 yards (36-S.Chandler).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 8:16 · IND 1 · Score 6-0
(8:16) 68-B.Mihalik reported in as eligible. 26-S.Barkley left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 8:11 · IND 15 · Score 7-0
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q1 1:49 · IND 3 · Score 13-0
(1:49) 10-E.Manning pass short right to 82-S.Simonson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q1 1:41 · IND 15 · Score 14-0
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 4:12 · NYG 1 · Score 14-6
(4:12) 21-N.Hines up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 4:09 · NYG 15 · Score 14-7
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 1:15 · IND 22 · Score 17-7
(1:15) 2-A.Rosas 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 7:42 · NYG 2 · Score 17-13
(7:42) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short right to 15-D.Inman for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 7:38 · NYG 15 · Score 17-14
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - New York Giants TD (+6) — Q3 3:46 · IND 1 · Score 23-14
(3:46) (No Huddle) 10-E.Manning left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Giants XP (+1) — Q3 3:42 · IND 15 · Score 24-14
2-A.Rosas extra point is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 0:36 · NYG 3 · Score 24-20
(:36) (Shotgun) 25-M.Mack left tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 0:32 · NYG 15 · Score 24-21
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez. - New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 9:24 · IND 9 · Score 27-21
(9:24) 2-A.Rosas 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-51-Z.DeOssie, Holder-9-R.Dixon. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 0:59 · NYG 1 · Score 27-27
(:59) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 80-C.Rogers for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 0:55 · NYG 15 · Score 27-28
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-2-R.Sanchez.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- E. Manning (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- A. Luck (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Giants vs Indianapolis Colts on 2018-12-23?
The Indianapolis Colts beat the New York Giants 28-27 in Week 16, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: New York Giants 14, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: New York Giants 3, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q3: New York Giants 7, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q4: New York Giants 3, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: New York Giants 27, Indianapolis Colts 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Indianapolis Colts?
New York Giants touchdown — S. Barkley (Q1 8:16) New York Giants touchdown — S. Simonson (E. Manning pass) (Q1 1:49) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — N. Hines (Q2 4:12) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Inman (A. Luck pass) (Q3 7:42) New York Giants touchdown — E. Manning (Q3 3:46) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Mack (Q3 0:36) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — C. Rogers (A. Luck pass) (Q4 0:59) New York Giants field goal — A. Rosas (Q2 1:15, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — A. Rosas (Q4 9:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Indianapolis Colts?
A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 60.8% completion, +3.4% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +16.21 total passing EPA. E. Manning (New York Giants), 71.4% completion, +10.4% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +19.03 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Indianapolis Colts?
E. Manning (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.03 total EPA on Passing plays. across 35 snaps. Their top snap (+5.38 EPA): (2:39) (Shotgun) 10-E.Manning pass deep right to 87-S.Shepard to IND 7 for 55 yards (29-M.Hooker)..
Was New York Giants vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Indianapolis Colts won 28-27 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
New York Giants
Entered 5-9 Now 5-10 L
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 8-6 Now 9-6 W
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