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Happy Sunday and game day, New York Giants fans. Today, we have a Sunday afternoon matchup between the Giants (5-9) and the Indianapolis Colts (8-6).
Sunday’s matchup will be extremely tough for Big Blue. Led by quarterback Andrew Luck, the Colts have been on fire as of late. After starting the season 1-5, Indianapolis has reeled off seven wins in its last eight games. Colts rookie running back Marlon Mack has been a huge reason for their success, averaging 4.8 yards per carry this season, including seven touchdowns. Andrew Luck looks to be back in form this season, passing for 3,951 yards and 34 touchdowns this season.
The Giants are coming off their worst loss since their Week 6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, when they fell 34-13. New York will look to get running back Saquon Barkley back on track this week, who rushed for just 31 yards on 14 carries in last week’s 17-0 loss to the Tennessee Titans. On the season, Barkley has averaged 5.2 yards per carry, while scoring nine touchdowns for Big Blue, earning him a Pro Bowl spot in his first NFL season. When Barkley goes, the offense follows.
The Giants will play without Landon Collins (IR/torn labrum) and Odell Beckham Jr. (quad). The Giants are 9.5-point underdogs. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. EST.
First half updates
Giants go up two scores after two possessions.
TOUCHDOWN! Eli Manning to Scott Simonson! His first career TD grab puts Big Blue up by two scores! #NYGvsIND #GiantsPride pic.twitter.com/fmKXXovefz
— New York Giants (@Giants) December 23, 2018
Giants take 7-0 first-quarter lead.
TOUCHDOWN @SAQUON! Nice opening drive ends with a Big Blue TD!#NYGvsIND | #GiantsPride pic.twitter.com/2nsR7lF3m6
— New York Giants (@Giants) December 23, 2018
Another one ✔️ #GiantsPride pic.twitter.com/15WmS9adwD
— New York Giants (@Giants) December 23, 2018
Pre-game updates
getting ready.#NYGvsIND | #GiantsPride pic.twitter.com/FIxNUIH5Cy
— New York Giants (@Giants) December 23, 2018
Inactives:
Kerry Wynn has been added to today's #NYGiants inactives. Full list:
— New York Giants (@Giants) December 23, 2018
WR Odell Beckham Jr.
WR Russell Shepard
LB Alec Ogletree
C Spencer Pulley
QB Kyle Lauletta
S Kamrin Moore
DE Kerry Wynn pic.twitter.com/ZVcQROm6GE
Fans will be upset about rookie quarterback Kyle Lauletta being inactive, but the Giants are telling us a lot about what they think of the rookie with this move. NFL uniforms aren’t gifted, and by not activating Lauletta when they are out of the playoff chase the Giants are sending a loud and clear message that he hasn’t earned one.
If Lauletta hasn’t done enough to earn a uniform at this point, that probably is not a good sign for his Giants’ future.
Interesting tidbit of news here.
.@AdamSchefter just reported on ESPN that ex-Giants GM Jerry Reese turned down a request from Oakland Raiders to interview for their GM job.
— Pat Leonard (@PLeonardNYDN) December 23, 2018
Punter Riley Dixon arrives in style.
Walking into Week 16. #NYGvsIND | @MercedesBenz pic.twitter.com/IuNIdboo4E
— New York Giants (@Giants) December 23, 2018
Game details
What: New York Giants vs. Indianapolis Colts
When: Sunday, Dec. 23
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium
Game time: 1 p.m.
TV: CBS
Announcers: FOX — Kevin Harlan (Play-by-Play), Rich Gannon (Color Commentary), Steve Tasker (Field Reporter)
Radio: SIRIUS: 99 (NYG), 146 (Ind) | XM: 381 (NYG), 233 (Ind) | Tune-In Premium; Giants Radio Network — WFAN 660-AM and 101.9-FM and local affiliates (Bob Papa, Carl Banks, Howard Cross); Giants Spanish Radio — WADO 1280-AM (Nestor Rosario, Frances Adames)
Odds: Colts -9.5 [Odds Shark]
Prediction: Odds Shark predicts a 35-11 Colts victory
Online Stream: The NFL app on your phone, smart TV or gaming system with a cable login, Sling TV subscription or free 7-day trial, FuboTV subscription or free 7-day trial. CBS Sports App.
Weather: 33 degrees at kickoff, mostly cloudy (Played in Dome) [NFL Weather]