The New York Giants had their finest house efficiency of the season on Sunday, beating the Indianapolis Colts 45-33 for his or her first win in New Jersey in 11 months.
Only the victory couldn’t have come at a worse time.
With the Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots each shedding in Week 17, the Giants’ win dropped them from the primary decide to 3rd within the upcoming NFL Draft.
New York, the Titans and the Patriots are actually all 3-13 headed into the ultimate week of the season. New England now controls its personal future and might clinch the No. 1 general decide with a loss to the 13-3 Buffalo Bills in Week 18.
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Quarterback Drew Lock, beginning for the fourth time for the Giants this season, had the most effective video games of his profession.
Lock accomplished 17 of 23 passes for 309 yards and 4 touchdowns for an almost excellent 155.3 passer ranking. He additionally ran for a rating.
Lock was particularly clutch within the fourth quarter. On two separate events, Indianapolis lower New York’s result in two factors within the closing quarter-hour. And each occasions the Giants’ lead was being threatened, Lock led 70-yard landing drives to push New York’s lead again to 2 scores.
The second one was capped by a five-yard run by Lock on Third-and-goal.
While it was an thrilling sport, it may show pricey for the Giants, who’re anticipated to focus on a quarterback within the first spherical of April’s draft.
With Tennessee — additionally seemingly available in the market for a brand new sign caller — now forward of New York within the draft order, the Giants might need to accept their second possibility on draft day.
