Jonathan Taylor TD cuts the Giants’ lead over the Colts to 21-13 at halftime

The Colts didn’t play well for most of the first half, especially on defense. But Indianapolis was able to get into the end zone just before the end of the second quarter and make the score 21-13 in favor of the Giants at halftime.

New York’s Drew Lock threw three touchdown passes in the first 30 minutes and completed 7 of 8 passes for 153 yards. He currently has a perfect passer rating of 158.3.

Malik Nabers caught four passes for 103 yards and received more than 1,000 receiving yards in his rookie season. With Tyrone Tracy’s 47 yards rushing, Nabers and Tracy became the first rookie duo since 2006 to have at least 1,000 yards rushing. They are only the third rookie duo in league history to achieve this feat.

New York averages 10.5 yards per play.

While the Colts got two field goals from Matt Gay – who also missed a 54-yard attempt just wide – they finally got into the end zone late in the second quarter. Trailing 21-6, the Colts tried fourth-and-5 in Indianapolis and tied it with a 6-yard completion from Joe Flacco to tight end Kylen Granson.

Jonathan Taylor was able to bring the ball into the penalty area with a 3-yard TD run.

Starting for the injured Anthony Richardson, Flacco is 14 of 22 for 157 yards with one interception. Taylor had 56 yards on 18 carries.

If this score holds, it would have a significant impact on the AFC playoff race and the 2025 NFL Draft order. The Colts need at least two wins to stay alive, and there is absolutely a path for them to reach the postseason to reach. The Giants are currently No. 1 overall, but a win on Sunday would change that.

New York gets the kick-off for the second half.