The Indianapolis Colts (7-9) are officially eliminated from the playoffs after an embarrassing 45-33 loss to the New York Giants (3-13). This was a poor display by all three phases of the game. The offense moved the ball well and had four touchdown drives but falling flat on their faces after getting in scoring position multiple times led to the Giants jumping out a 21-6 lead in the middle of the second quarter.
The Indy defense looked uninspired in the first half. Sloppy tackling and breakdown in coverages set up New York's first three touchdowns of the game. They played much better in the third quarter to help their team get back within reach of winning this game but in typical fashion from Gus Bradley's unit this season, they had a letdown fourth quarter.
After the offense made it a 28-26 game, Malik Nabers broke a pair of tackle attempts and took it for a 59-yard touchdown. Once again the offense made it a two-point game but the Giants offense was able to march down and put this out of reach after a pair of key third-down conversions. On third-and-eight, Drew Lock hit Wan'Dale Robinson for a 35-yard gain to get to the Colts nine-yard line.
Then on third-and-goal, Lock was able to run around and stumble his way into the endzone to put New York up 42-33. What was baffling about this play was that E.J.
Speed and Nick Cross hesitated to go up and tackle Lock short of the endzone. This wasn't just on the offense and defense but the special teams had some letdown moments. Matt .
