The New York Giants surprised the soccer world and ended their 10-game dropping streak on Sunday by knocking the Indianapolis Colts out of the playoffs with a dominating 45-33 victory. For those who by some means missed these headlines till now, the “45” shouldn’t be a typo.
Together with their victory, the Giants prevented ugly and undesirable NFL historical past. They are going to end the season 1-8 at dwelling versus turning into the first-ever workforce to go 0-9 in a single common season.
All victories are welcome at this level.
As we enter Week 18, right here’s a have a look at the place the Giants place in a mess of energy rankings.
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Nate Davis, USA TODAY:
WR Malik Nabers and RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. are the primary rookie tandem on a single workforce to each clear 1,000 yards from scrimmage in 18 years. Think about what they may have accomplished with some semi-effective quarterback play … earlier than Drew Lock’s Week 17 outburst anyway.
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NFL Nation, ESPN:
Darius Slayton is one among simply three full-time starters together with guard Greg Van Roten and security Jason Pinnock set to grow to be a free agent this offseason. Slayton gained a beginning job over Jalin Hyatt this summer time, simply months after he was sad together with his contract and scenario. The veteran is averaging a team-high 14.7 yards per reception and shall be thought-about among the many prime free agent receivers at 27 years previous. It appears unlikely he’ll return in New York if a big payday awaits.
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The Giants confirmed their future promise, with Malik Nabers being the centerpiece of the offense and the protection turning into more practical with its strain when enjoying with the lead. Be careful for them as a giant turnaround workforce in 2025, relying on their QB of selection.
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Frank Schwab, Yahoo! Sports activities:
It was good to see Malik Nabers have a 171-yard, two-TD recreation. He hadn’t had a recreation like that shortly. Who shall be throwing him the ball in 2025? That’s difficult after the Giants moved from first to fourth within the NFL Draft order.
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Mike Florio, Professional Soccer Speak:
It’s becoming that they’ll end one of many worst seasons in franchise historical past by screwing up their shot on the first general decide within the draft.
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Diante Lee, The Ringer:
Profitable on Sunday had damaging penalties for New York. Don’t get me incorrect, it was actually enjoyable watching Malik Nabers tear up and down the sector and Drew Lock cosplay a celebrity quarterback for per week. However now that the no. 1 decide appears unlikely, it’s going to be as much as the entrance workplace to determine methods to construct a profitable roster regardless of the place they land within the draft. If the purpose is to draft a quarterback it doesn’t matter what, Sunday’s win most likely means they’ll need to commerce up to take action.
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Alex Kennedy, Professional Soccer Community:
The Giants performed their finest recreation of the season in Week 17, defeating the Colts 45-33. Drew Lock threw for 309 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions, with Malik Nabers going off for seven receptions, 171 yards, and two touchdowns.
Nevertheless, Giants followers have been upset, as this win might value New York the No. 1 general decide within the 2025 NFL Draft. With this win, New York drops to the No. 4 decide, and now the Patriots are the favorites to land the highest choice. The Giants went from heavy favorites to land the No. 1 decide to having the fourth-best odds (21.0%).
Nabers and Tyrone Tracy Jr. are two vivid spots in New York’s offense, turning into the primary rookie teammates to surpass 1,000 yards from scrimmage in the identical season since 1970.
It stays to be seen if the Giants will half methods with head coach Brian Daboll. Maybe this win and the way nicely he has developed the younger core will permit him to maintain his job. If New York fires him, he’s anticipated to have a number of suitors.
